Posted By Action Flick Chick on September 2, 2010
Panels on Pages, or PoP, scours the internet for an awesome fangirl to highlight as their Fangirl of the Month. This month it’s none other than yours truly! That’s right, this chick is PoP’s fangirl of the month! Follow the link to check out my entire interview and all the cool pictures!
http://panelsonpages.com/?p=27399
Posted By Action Flick Chick on September 1, 2010
As far as my interests go, September is looking pretty bleak after the 10th.
Interview: Danny Trejo discusses Machete hopes with us (2008).
Pumped to see:
September 10: Resident Evil: Afterlife
Neither Pumped Nor Pissed About:
September 1: The American
September 3: The Tillman Story (limited release)
September 10: I’m Still Here (limited release)
September 10: The Virginity Hit
September 17: Easy A
September 17: The Town
September 17: Alpha and Omega
September 24: Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps
September 24: You Again
September 24: Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole
No Thank You:
September 3: Going the Distance
September 10: Legendary (limited)
September 15: Never Let Me Go (limited)
September 17: Jack Goes Boating (limited)
September 17: Catfish (limited)
September 24: Buried (limited)
September 24: Waiting for ‘Superman’
This is the Action Flick Chick, and you’ve just been kicked in the ass!
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 31, 2010
Being a heterosexual female, the breast has limited appeal to me. Now, I can definitely appreciate its aesthetic qualities and certainly applaud a well-timed flash of the boobage, but after a few minutes I get tired of the boobies and want to see some boomies! There is a very precise ratio of boobs/bombs that should be followed, and Piranha 3-D had a lot of boobage but only one explosion, which is a definite fail in the boobs/bombs ratio department. I guess they tried to make up for by throwing in a penis shot…only this penis was floating in the water and was swallowed up by a piranha and then regurgitated by that piranha with a huge bite taken out of it. Umm, if this is the only way they can show a penis, I’d much rather look at the boobies.
Piranha 3-D is about piranhas eating up people. That’s all there is to it. It did have a recognizable cast including Jerry O’Connell, Elisabeth Shue, Richard Dreyfuss, Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd, and Eli Roth. Of course, the only thing I could hear when Lloyd came on screen was him saying “Great Scott!” and “1.21 gigawatts!!” in my head. I’m sure I missed very important dialogue and plot points with this distraction, but somehow I managed.
Overall, this film is all right. It would probably be better in a big group of people, where you can cheer together when the breasts appear and make the Jaws theme music when the piranha pop up to help get through the tedium of the endless scenes of girls in bikinis dancing on boats, not to mention the excruciatingly slow build up to the piranha attacks. There’s a hint of a tooth or an ominous flurry of fins every once in a while, but the whole time I was just thinkin,g “We all know they’re killer piranha, it’s called Piranha 3-D for poop’s sake! Just attack already!” However, when the foul little fishies do finally attack it is delightfully gruesome and meaty.
Unless you absolutely love watching movies in 3-D, I’d wait for this one to come out on DVD, if you ever watch it. Even the lady who sold me my ticket was trying to convince me not to watch the movie, which should tell you something about how not awesome the film was.
Spoilers Below
Time Until Action Starts: ~ 4 minutes
Baddies: PIRANHAS!!!
Best Line: “Jake, they took my penis. THEY TOOK MY PENIS!!!”
Best Kill: I picked this kill because it was the perfect combination of boobs and action. A girl gets sliced with a wire diagonally through her torso, cutting her bathing suit top off and exposing her breasts. Then her top part with her head and one exposed breast falls into the water.
Best Explosion (the only explosion): Jake (Steven R. McQueen) opened a couple of propane tanks on a boat. He threw in a flare and KABOOM! It exploded and caused a nice ripple effect in the water.
Action Rating: 1 Pair of Boobies, out of 5.
Illustration by Alex Langley. Rocket Llama World Headquarters.
This is the Action Flick Chick, and you’ve just been kicked in the ass!
Related comic:
* Action 
Chick vs. Piranha 4-D
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 30, 2010
Which one is she?
I worked my magic and scored an interview with the winner of Scream Queens 2, with a few remarks from SQ2 producer Joke Fincioen, before the winner has even been announced to the public! I don’t know who the winner is either, so don’t ask. However, the options are narrowed down each week as one girl is eliminated every Monday night on VH1. The candidates that remain are as pictured above (left to right): Sarah Alami, Tai Davis, Jessica Ortiz, Gabby West, Sierra Holmes, Christine Haeberman. Check out the interview and see if you can figure out who the winner is!
AFC: What’s it been like keeping your win a secret for months?
SQ2: Agonizing! But also exciting. It’s gonna feel great to talk about it. I’ve kept my mouth shut for 9 months.
AFC: 9 months? So how long has this whole thing taken from start to finish – like when were tryouts and how long did filming the series take? As a matter of fact, you were all working on episode 6 when I visited the set in early December, so does that mean you worked on this through Thanksgiving?
Joke: The audition process started last August and continued through November. The show filmed its first episode the week before Thanksgiving, then the others between Thanksgiving and Christmas. All the girls celebrated Thanksgiving together on the day off and production brought in a big turkey feast. They also watched scary movies that day; TV is a luxury they only get on days off as shooting days are jam packed with challenges and rehearsal. The final 2 were with us up until just a couple of days before Christmas. For all the girls, it’s been a year-long process.
AFC: Now that the show is airing, what are the main things you’re feeling – excitement, relief…?
SQ2: It’s exciting, scary, and nerve wrecking all at the same time. I get so nervous when I watch!
AFC: Have the contestants kept in touch with each other? After all, nobody else knows what you went through on the show.
SQ2: There were some really great friends made on the show. I do keep in touch with several girls. I think everyone is in touch in some way.
AFC: Speaking of people who know what you went through, have you gotten to know Tanedra Howard, the winner from Scream Queens season one?
Tanedra Howard wins season one.
SQ2: No, I would absolutely love to talk to her though! She was my fav from season 1!
Joke: This winner has not met Tanedra because Tanedra does not know who wins. She is a big fan of the show and is enjoying just watching. I’m sure once the finale airs, they will have a lot to talk about.
AFC: Watching the show, it’s easy for viewers to wonder how some of those girls made it there. What were tryouts for the show like?
SQ2: Tryouts were tough! There were over 36,000 applicants!! It was a series of auditions as well as a home video tape, and then psychological and physical testing. Towards the end of the audition process, we had personality tests, IQ tests, blood tests! It was intense!! Everything was very secretive. The final round of auditions was held at a hotel where we stayed for several nights, and had to be escorted almost everywhere.
AFC: Now that the show is airing, you’re getting a different perspective on events you were part of. What has surprised you most while watching the series yourself?
SQ2: Watching real people change and grow or be defeated. There are some hard knocks. Myself included.
AFC: The program only shows a certain portion of what you were all doing. What else went on that we don’t get to see on air?
SQ2: I know a lot of reality show contestants complain about how much time they spend bored. Bored! Yeah right! We didn’t have time to be bored. It was a constant ongoing surprise at every turn. We never knew what was coming next, ever. If we weren’t competing in a challenge we were talking about it. And if we weren’t doing that we were being fitted for crazy outfits or fangs! No joke. We only had one day off a week. People spent it sleeping and trying to mentally prepare for what they would throw at us next!
AFC: How does the show benefit its participants, even the losers?
Katrina on SQ2 set with Tim Sullivan.
SQ2: I think this show is a great chance not only to be seen, but to grow. A chance to be mentored by Jaime King, who is such an awesome actress and person… She really cares about the growth and outcome of SQ’s actors. John Homa, another amazing person who demands the best out of you, with no excuses. And Tim Sullivan, someone who comes straight from the horror genre, loves what he does, and pushes you. Working with a real director? Acclaimed acting teacher? Awesome actress?! Pretty priceless.
AFC: Not necessarily speaking for just yourself, but for all the contestants, what’s the hardest part of doing a show like this?
SQ2: There was no privacy! Whatever you were experiencing, so were the cameras. We had no TV, internet, and were not allowed to have our phone. We weren’t even allowed to make phone calls. I’m really close to my family, and I’m also really private so that was hard for me. We were completely isolated from the outside world. Not even allowed books or magazines!
AFC: When the last episode airs, how will you celebrate?
SQ2: I’m going to make a framed piece of memorabilia from the show and hang it. It was a very special experience and I’m proud! So far, it’s my biggest accomplishment.
Next week: I will share both video and transcript from my interview with Scream Queens 2 producers Joke and Biagio.
Big thanks to VH1 and Scream Queens 2’s producers for inviting me onto the program’s set and for letting us do this interview. Follow SQ2 producers Joke and Biagio on twitter (jokeandbiagio) and check out their blog: http://www.jokeandbiagio.com
Related posts:
* The Making of Scream Queens 2: The Screaming Resumes!
* Action Flick Chick’s Adventures: Scream Queens 2
* Scream Queens 2: Return of the Queens
Scream Queens 2 contestants with Saw 3D director Tim Sullivan, actress Jaime King, and tough love acting coach John Homa.
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 29, 2010
Can a romantic comedy be an action movie too? I’m not just talking about a humorous film that has both action and romance in it. The Action Flick Chick has never reviewed any romantic comedy, much less an action rom com. What is an action rom com anyway? One random participant in our discussion on that particular subject will receive a copy of the Liongate’s DVD KILLERS starring Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. Killers hits home audiences on DVD, Blu-ray Disc, Digital Download and On Demand next week on September 7. (A review will follow soon.)
Synopsis: Jen Kornfeldt (Heigl) thinks she has found the man of her dreams. He’s smart, charming and funny. So what if he’s also…an international spy? Fresh off of a sudden break-up, Kornfeldt reluctantly accompanies her parents on a vacation to the French Riviera. Unexpectedly, she stumbles upon the perfect guy, the too-good-to-be-true and incredibly handsome Spencer Aimes (Kutcher). After three wonderful years of romance, the newlyweds prepare to celebrate Aimes’ 30th birthday. However, events are cut short when bullets start flying, and his little secret is revealed. Confronting the news head-on, Kornfeldt is determined to discover what else he might be hiding – all the while trying to dodge bullets, keep up neighborly appearances, manage the in-laws, and work out some major trust issues. …And you thought suburban life was easy!
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Ashton Kutcher, Tom Selleck, Catherine O’Hara, Rob Riggle.
Visit the official Killers Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/killersmovie) and take the “What You Don’t Know…Could Kill You?!” Quiz to find out how well you really know your best friend. For Killers and Lionsgate news, follow @lionsgatemedia on Twitter.
For a chance in our drawing to receive the Killers DVD shipped free to you, contribute your thoughts on which movies or what kind of movies would qualify as romantic comedies fit for us action lovers.
* Answer either here as a comment in reply to this post, in the Action Flick Chick’s related Facebook topic, or as a tweet to @actionchick.
* The DVD recipient will be selected after midnight at the end of September 7, the DVD’s release date.
* Recipient must be in the US and have a non PO box shipping address.
* Recipient must respond to claim the prize within 48 hours of when the Action Flick Chick sends prize notification.
On Facebook:
Action Flick Chick: I’ve reviewed NO rom coms. Are ANY fit for an action lover? http://3.ly/BRAM
Arin Carek: Killers
Erica Ash: Date Night!!!! Ok, so there’s not a whole lot of action, but there’s a very unique car chase scene and guns get fired at least twice. Plus Steve Carell is always a riot!
Larry Yoshida: Mr & Mrs Smith
Caprice Conley: Machete.
Chris Edwards: Romancing the Stone?… sort of?
Dave Weirs: The Princess Bride
Charissa Gilmore Duff: I can’t believe no one mentioned the Pirates of the Caribbean series. There’s action, romance, funnies & mythology. What about Cut Throat Island too? If you’re looking for a more recent movie I got nothing.
Gary Makries: Grosse Point Blank
Papa Llama: Grosse Point Blank!!
Greg Lemons: Oh my god Attack of the Clones.
Christoffer Andersson: I think Nick Frost & Simon Pegg dubbed Shaun of the dead as a Rom-com-zom if nothing else
Brett Reno: Did anyone say Bird on a Wire?
Todd Smith: Kickass
Michael Potter: romantic comadies/action? Sahara?……… don’t get mad…..
On twitter:
DXArmyEnigmaTNA: Killers staring Ahston Kutcher and Katherine Heigel perhaps yeah
KingChrono: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, or is that to narrow of an audience?
bigshika: Mr & Mrs Smith
outofsequences: 2nding Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
jade_kadir: Maybe even The Bounty Hunter as a dark horse in the Rom Com/Action category. There’s a car chase/shootout at least.
moviemistakes: Knight & Day was entertaining for the first half, then slowly but surely sent me into a coma. Plus the title makes no sense.
cheetoh_eater: Knight and Day is about as close as its gotten to an action rom com recently and that movie was a bit of a tepid effort.
MovieMoxie: Knight and Day ain’t bad for falling between action and rom/com, I actually thought it was a lot of fun.
HowlerMonkeys: rom coms fit for action lovers? Desperado
mikekarv: Desperado is a rom com?
RyanIszTheMaxx: El Mariachi trilogy isn’t a bad start.
TheSteveLee: super ex girlfriend! Lol
Smittmaestro: Action rom com: True Lies?
pyrosis: True Lies
GestaltMash: Kind of always thought that among other things, Raiders was also the best rom/com Action flick.
actionchick: Are there so few action-heavy rom coms? Counting films like Raiders seems a stretch. Can have humor w/o being a comedy.
jade_kadir: Romancing The Stone might be another Rom Com/Action candidate.
TheOnlyWarman: you have then whole romancing the stone and jewel of the nile rom com aciton style, also any action flick with mat mcaugh
TheOnlyWarman: other than reign of fire ofcourse
GestaltMash: enough romance in Big Trouble in Little China?
actionchick: “Aren’t you going to kiss her?” “No.” RT @GestaltMash @actionchick enough romance in Big Trouble in Little China?
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 28, 2010
Today is the official Read Comics in Public Day! Time to bust out your coolest issue of X-Factor or your latest volume of Scott Pilgrim, and read in public like the proud comic fan that you are! Yours truly will be at the Dallas Comic-Con tomorrow, so if you’re attending make sure to swing by and say hi! Dallas Comic-Con is an awesome place, filled with awesome people and awesome comics! So come one, come all, and come on down to Dallas and check out some comics while you’re there!
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 27, 2010
The one panel at San Diego Comic Con that I was hell bent on going to, other than my own panel, was the panel about The Expendables! In attendance was Sylvester Stallone, Dolph Lundgren, Randy Couture, Terry Crews, Steve Austin, and a special appearance by Bruce Willis, who was there already to promote his upcoming film, RED. All the guys were joking with each other and were in good spirits making for a very fun panel. It was my favorite panel by far.
The Expendables take the stage in part 1 of the video. Special guest Bruce Willis surprises everyone, even the Expendables themselves, by coming out on stage. Stallone discusses how Willis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Stallone came to be in the same scene together. Dolph talks about which film hurt most to film: Rocky IV or The Expendables. See it all in the video below.
Part 2 reveals who had their neck broken by whom during filming and the reactions by each person. Stallone discusses why he chose not to shoot the film in 3-D, and more!
In part 3, Stallone discusses who else he talked to about being in The Expendables, about how the cast would often mumble profanity under their breath when egos clashed, and explains why he likes directing more.
One thing that I don’t think was caught in my footage was Austin talking about how scary it really was to film this movie and how he felt like he spent the whole movie running from explosions! I’ve seen the film, and now I know that is definitely a true statement. One of Austin’s most difficult scenes to film was when he was supposed to be running from some explosions and the detonator for the explosions was pushed a little to quickly. Austin was very close and got knocked back by the explosion. He said, “I think I just got blown up!” However, he said the only reason he didn’t stop was because he knew that he would probably land on another “g** d*** bomb”. So he kept running to actually save his life! And they said all of this happened before Stallone’s neck was broken. Hmm…
This is the Action Flick Chick, and you’ve just been kicked in the ass!
Related posts:
* San Diego Comic Con 2010: The Expendables Panel
* Action Chick TV: Scott Pilgrim vs. The Expendables – Cera, Sly, Guns, Knives, Video Games, One-Ups, Hefty Smurf, & Mr. T - review
* Action Chick TV: The Missing Expendables
* The Expendables (2010): Action-Palooza! - review
* Dead or Alive: Who’s Missing from The Expendables?
* Scott Pilgrim vs. The Expendables – Who Wins?
* Comic-Con: Geek Girls vs. Sly Stallone, Bruce Willis, Michelle Rodriguez, Joss Whedon, Morgan Freeman, & Angelina Jolie!
* The Last Airbender (2010): And the best thing about it was…
* RIP Brittany Murphy of Don’t Say a Word (2001), Sin City (2005), The Expendables (2010)
* The Expendables (2010) Trailer: “We’re Dead with an Accent.”
* Upcoming Movie: The Expendables (2010)
Related comics:
* Action Chick vs. The Rejectables (Color)
* Action Chick vs. The Rejectables Part 2
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 26, 2010
ActionChick: Vigilante movies – best, worst, good, bad, right, wrong?
We’ve explored this topic before when we were giving away props from Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day. This time, instead of actor Norman Reedus judging answers, Lionsgate will give a DVD to one randomly selected participant in the discussion. You can answer by comment below or as part of the relevant discussions on Facebook and twitter.
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One (1) Official DVD of HARRY BROWN
-Recipient must be in the US and have a non PO box shipping address
-Recipient must claim the prize within 48 hours of notification.
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HARRY BROWN hits streets on DVD/Blu-Ray August 30, 2010.
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Synopsis:
Two time Academy Award(r) winner* MICHAEL CAINE (The Prestige, The Dark Knight) stars as Harry Brown. An ordinary, law-abiding citizen, who just wanted to quietly live out his retirement. But in this desolate urban wasteland, the residents live in fear of the drug dealers who rule the streets…and the police offers little protection. When Inspector Alice Frampton (EMILY MORTIMER, Shutter Island) can’t convict the thugs who killed Harry’s best friend, he decides to take the law into his own hands. Using skills honed as a Royal Marine, Harry begins to serve his own brand of justice– and no one will stop him.
Cast: Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Charlie Creed-Miles, Iain Glen, Ben Drew, Jamal Downey, Liam Cunningham.
Blu-Ray & DVD Special Features:
• Deleted Scenes
• Commentary with Michael Caine, Director Daniel Barber and Producer
Kris Thykier
• movieIQ+sync™ (Blu-ray Only)
Rating: R
sister_b: @actionchick “Admit it. Even YOU’VE thought about it.” True. We <3 vigilantes bc they satisfy our yearning for black/white justice. #BDS2
AngelaKSp: @actionchick Best vigilante-The Crow. “Guess it’s not a good day to be a bad guy.” Hell yeah! Best vigilante-Munich. “There is no peace at the end of this.” How true…bad just keeps on coming.
undead_lady: @actionchick Vigilante movies can be entertaining but I’m also concerned about all the crazies out there who’d get ideas watching them.#BDS2
AurRhudd: @actionchick Several fictional vigilantes make the world feel safer – Batman and the McManus Brothers fall amongst these. In reality, you might not want two random guys running around taking the law into their own hands, but in the story itself, it works perfectly. Other vigilante films that make you wish the guys were real: Dirty Harry, V for Vendetta, and Watchmen.
Kimberline1: @actionchick would The Crow be considered vigalante my opinion its a semi love story Brandon Lee’s best performance No other Crow movie come close to it . i love the story line he comes back from dead 2 take revenge on people that killed the love of his life gr8 movie
danport: @actionchick A good vigilante movie is kicking ass, busting skulls, snapping limbs, and spraying blood, all to make the world a better place
ChrisPumphrey1: @actionchick The baddies-I actually wished they would have killed some rapists or some child molesters. But I think killing Mobsters is good
saidthejoker: @actionchick Vigilantes are the best. The Watchmen, Batman, the BDS. Government is always corrupt. Need to take it into your hands. #BDS2
Trihaly: As lng as vigilantes have rope, a twin & watch out for cats&guns, I say let’s do some gratuitus violance! @actionchick #BDS2
BadEvan: @actionchick Best Vigilante Film: Death Wish 3. It’s Home Alone + New Jack City. Hit’s him so hard it left his teeth in the board! #BDS2
brianp27: @actionchick #BDS2 vigilante movies are totally right – they make the little guys think they can do something -and the best of course is BDS
carrharr: @actionchick F-ing Boondock Saints deserves the f-ing best f-ed up vigilante movie award for it’s f-ing creative use of the f-bomb.
WheelPig: Vigilante movies – brings out the best in most of us cuz we want to be the ones in the movie bringing justice!! @actionchick #BDS2
CASEYinRealLife: @actionchick Good = Man On Fire, which ironically used the line “Revenge is a meal best served cold”, yet so hot Denzel had to wear shades.
CLNFRQHR: @actionchick Batman & Robin is probably a good shout for the worst. I almost turned vigilante myself cos of that.
TONYBINATL: @actionchick Probably most unique vigilante film is Gran Torino since the resolution was Clint’s non violent sacrifice.
CLNFRQHR: @actionchick ‘One day a real rain is gonna come and wash all the scum from the streets’. Taxi Driver. Easily the best vigilante film.
TaySimpy8: The Boondock saints are the best vigilantes ever one they are freaking SEXY! they are Irish and they are doing it for god cant beat it #BDS2
epichaila: @actionchick Inglourious Basterds: Because nothing says taking the law into your own hands like scalping a motherfucker or scarring 4 life
tapnchica: @actionchick Worst vigilante movie would be Kill Bill. The movie was ok, but I like plot more than random blood sprays and flying body parts
eternalamour: @actionchick I think Vigilante Movies are the true Robin Hood stories. I love them. Boondock Saints happens to be my favorite of them #BDS2
jimmwalker: @actionchick Best has to be “Man on Fire”, Denzel kicks a$$, Chris Walken helps out, and the ending nearly brings a tear to your eye.
bltjesus: @actionchick Boondock Saints introduced us to some amazing characters, creative storytelling, & a really different kind of vigilante movie.
GunnarWuher: @actionchick #BDS2 Shaun(from SotD) < The Boondock Saints because one does not bring a cricket bat to a gun fight. Sorry Shaun. GunnarWuher: @actionchick #BDS2 To do a Viglante movie right you need one thing about the main characters: Sexy ass Goatees.
angfilm: @actionchick The problem with being a vigilante is that either you die or everyone else does. Vigilante movies? Thus predictable in death.
Blake_Blount: @actionchick Boondock Saints is the best vigilante movie its got it all killin bad guys a responsibility from above and Willem Dafoe in drag
cranialspasm: @actionchick Best? Worst? Right? Wrong? Pfft. It’s all about the way of the gun. I have the gun, so I say we go my way. #BDS2
Chad_Monroe: @actionchick What’s ‘best’ is different for a law, a leader, a majority, one or all – but what’s right is just right. So they do it. #BDS2
AJavaJunky: @actionchick Best vigilantes Boondock saints, fighting for God not anything else, they don’t have super powers or even high tech gadget’s.
KanUDig_It: @actionchick Blade is my favorite vigilante movie! (just thought of it) He takes on the vampire establishment outside the law.
Kimberline1: @actionchick worst Death Wish Charles Bronson going around beating up and killing bad guys that are between half his age to 1/4 of his age. best vigilante movie is BDS cause i have my stupid f*cking rope
reallykarra: @actionflick best AND worst: Death Wish series. Why do people keep marrying this dude? #BDS2
schmoe32: @actionchick #BDS2 best vigilante movie is 1rst boondock, worst is 2nd Punisher, terrible. Death Wish &Dirty Harry movies are classics!
CASEYinRealLife: @actionchick Worst, and it’s not even out yet. Kill Bill 3. It should be called Killed Bill if there’s no David Carradine! #BDS2
GeminiTonya: @actionchick #BDS2 Vigilantebest- BDS- where else can u get an education in latin and learn how to equally offend every ethnic group? how PC
jwiemer: @actionchick #BDS2 Batman has money, The Bride has swords, and The Boondock Saints have guns. Put them together and: god save us all
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 25, 2010
AMC LAUNCHES NEWEST ORIGINAL DRAMA THE WALKING DEAD WITH A 90-MINUTE PREMIERE EPISODE ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31, 10PM
Series Stars Andrew Lincoln, Jon Bernthal, Sarah Wayne Callies, Laurie Holden, Jeffrey DeMunn, and others. Written, Directed, & Executive-Produced by Frank Darabont, Executive Produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
New York, NY – August 2010 – AMC’s newest original series, The Walking Dead, will premiere on Halloween night, Sunday, October 31 at 10 PM ET. The Sunday night series will debut with a 90-minute premiere episode, airing at 10 PM, October 31st. Subsequent episodes will be one-hour long presentations.
In conjunction with the announcement, today AMC released a four and a half-minute trailer, previewing the series, as was seen at this year’s Comicon. The trailer can be viewed on www.amctv.com.
The series will premiere during AMC’s Fearfest, the network’s annual blockbuster marathon of thriller and horror films. Fearfest is celebrating its 14th year by airing 14 consecutive days of themed programming with more than 50 films. The Walking Dead is AMC’s first wholly-owned original series.
The Walking Dead is based on the comic book written by Robert Kirkman and published by Image Comics. The six-episode series tells the story of life following a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by police officer Rick Grimes, played by Andrew Lincoln (Love Actually, Teachers, Strike Back), traveling in search of a safe and secure home. Jon Bernthal (The Pacific, The Ghost Writer) plays Rick’s sheriff’s department partner before the apocalypse, Shane Walsh, and Sarah Wayne Callies (Prison Break) is Rick’s wife, Lori. Supporting cast include Laurie Holden (The Shield), Jeffrey DeMunn, Chandler Riggs and Steven Yeun.
Three-time Academy Award-nominee Frank Darabont (The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile) serves as writer, director and executive producer. Chairwoman of Valhalla Motion Pictures Gale Anne Hurd (The Terminator, Aliens, Armageddon, The Incredible Hulk), creator of the original comic series Robert Kirkman, and David Alpert from Circle of Confusion serve as Executive Producer. Charles “Chic” Eglee (Dexter, The Shield, Dark Angel) and Jack LoGiudice (Sons of Anarchy, Resurrection Blvd) are Co-Executive Producers. (more…)
Posted By Action Flick Chick on August 24, 2010
What once started as a fake trailer during Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse is now a full length feature film written and directed by Rodriguez. This fake trailer for Machete caused so much excitement that they decided to make it into a real film, starring Danny Trejo as the eponymous Machete on a mission of revenge. I don’t know about you, but any guy named “Machete” is not worth messing with. There’s usually a very specific reason someone picks up a name like that, and it’s not because they’re a great prep cook. The film also stars some hot, tough ladies such as Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez. I wonder if Michelle Rodriguez plays a character that actually lives through the entire film? Robert De Niro is also in the film alongside Steven Seagal, Cheech Marin, and Jeff “We’re not going to Guam, are we?” Fahay! It slices its way onto the screen September 3, 2010.
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