Given the generally harsh fan and critical reaction to Star Trek: Section 31, it remains to be seen if Michelle Yeoh will be called upon to reprise her role as Emperor Philippa Georgiou in a sequel. But the Oscar-winning actress, who just wrapped an extensive promo tour on behalf of Section 31 and served as one of its executive producers, is not lacking for upcoming projects.
Yeoh can currently be seen on screen and at home, now that it’s available for streaming, in Wicked. She will return as Madame Morrible, the duplicitous headmistress of Craig Hall at Shiz University, in the much-anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good. The musical fantasy will be released on November 21, 2025.
The actress has also lent her voice to the ongoing animated sci-fi/fantasy show, Ark: The Animated Series, which streams on Paramount+. Six episodes aired in 2024 and at least as many episodes will premiere later this year.
Yeoh can currently be seen on screen and at home, now that it’s available for streaming, in Wicked. She will return as Madame Morrible, the duplicitous headmistress of Craig Hall at Shiz University, in the much-anticipated sequel, Wicked: For Good. The musical fantasy will be released on November 21, 2025.
The actress has also lent her voice to the ongoing animated sci-fi/fantasy show, Ark: The Animated Series, which streams on Paramount+. Six episodes aired in 2024 and at least as many episodes will premiere later this year.
- 1/28/2025
- by Ian Spelling
- Red Shirts Always Die
"It's hard if you can't do the thing that makes you you." Blue Fox Entertainment has revealed an official trailer for a film from New Zealand titled Uproar, based on a true story. Premiering at the 2023 Toronto Film Festival next month, playing in the Special Presentations section. "Julian Dennison delivers another charismatic performance in a witty and wise story about a young student trying to find his place among New Zealand’s fight for its national identity." In 1981 New Zealand, 17-year-old Josh Waaka navigates rugby-centric St Gilbert’s College. Amidst the South African Springboks' tour and national protests, he embraces acting and Māori heritage. Josh faces a choice: conform or stand up for family, future, and identity. Uproar is his heartwarming journey against a nation's struggle against racism. Dennison stars as Josh, joined by Minnie Driver, James Rolleston, Rhys Darby, Craig Hall, Mark Mitchinson, and Erana James. Keep an eye...
- 8/14/2023
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Clara Chong and Philip Quast (Photo credit: John Slaytor).
One of first features to roll during the pandemic, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller Dark Noise has wrapped after an eventful shoot which spanned 28 days spread in blocks over 12 weeks.
The privately-financed production had to shut down for 48 hours while a team member who had mild symptoms on the Covid-19 list was isolated and tested. It was quickly established the team member had a common cold which did not spread to anyone else.
The producers faced another problem when actress Leah Vandenburg was trapped in Melbourne during the city’s second pandemic wave and could not travel to Sydney. So Maura Fay Casting speedily recast the role, with Renee Lim stepping in.
The producer and Dop, Allan tells If the disruption and Covid Safe protocols increased the budget by just 12 per cent.
Writer/director Chong said: “The biggest challenges...
One of first features to roll during the pandemic, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller Dark Noise has wrapped after an eventful shoot which spanned 28 days spread in blocks over 12 weeks.
The privately-financed production had to shut down for 48 hours while a team member who had mild symptoms on the Covid-19 list was isolated and tested. It was quickly established the team member had a common cold which did not spread to anyone else.
The producers faced another problem when actress Leah Vandenburg was trapped in Melbourne during the city’s second pandemic wave and could not travel to Sydney. So Maura Fay Casting speedily recast the role, with Renee Lim stepping in.
The producer and Dop, Allan tells If the disruption and Covid Safe protocols increased the budget by just 12 per cent.
Writer/director Chong said: “The biggest challenges...
- 8/30/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Imogen Sage and Leah Vandenberg play a scene via Zoom.
Philip Quast, Steve Le Marquand and Sara Wiseman are among new additions to the cast of Dark Noise, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller which was among the first features to roll during the pandemic.
David E. Woodley and Craig Hall have also joined the production which is shooting in short blocks in the Sydney Cbd and in Sydney’s North-West, with a maximum of 10 cast and crew on set.
UK theatre actor Imogen Sage plays the lead, Abigail ‘Jack’ McFadden, a young woman who is alone in the forest listening for frogs when she hears something she shouldn’t have.
Lauren Clair is Jack’s mother Cassandra, with Leah Vandenberg as her father’s lover Dr Croker and Callan Colley as Constable Kristian Myangi.
Woodley is Cassandra’s former husband, scientist and conservationist Dr Donovan McFadden, and Le Marquand is Ollie Martin,...
Philip Quast, Steve Le Marquand and Sara Wiseman are among new additions to the cast of Dark Noise, Clara Chong and Ben Allan’s thriller which was among the first features to roll during the pandemic.
David E. Woodley and Craig Hall have also joined the production which is shooting in short blocks in the Sydney Cbd and in Sydney’s North-West, with a maximum of 10 cast and crew on set.
UK theatre actor Imogen Sage plays the lead, Abigail ‘Jack’ McFadden, a young woman who is alone in the forest listening for frogs when she hears something she shouldn’t have.
Lauren Clair is Jack’s mother Cassandra, with Leah Vandenberg as her father’s lover Dr Croker and Callan Colley as Constable Kristian Myangi.
Woodley is Cassandra’s former husband, scientist and conservationist Dr Donovan McFadden, and Le Marquand is Ollie Martin,...
- 7/6/2020
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
It was the year of the woman at the American Music Awards — and not because they had any “step up” moments of their own to atone for, but because this is the late fall of 2019, in a season when men are absolutely not killin’ it in pop music, so who else are you going to put on a music awards telecast right now?
Well, you’re going to put on Ozzy Osbourne, of course. But mostly you’re going to program young mega-divas like Camila Cabello, who got three performance slots on the show, because her hair has grown too long and lustrous to fit in just one — and also because awards shows are going to keep putting her and Shawn Mendes on the air to do “Senorita” and pretend like they’re about to kiss until one of them finally trips and they accidentally do. Also: Taylor Swift, who...
Well, you’re going to put on Ozzy Osbourne, of course. But mostly you’re going to program young mega-divas like Camila Cabello, who got three performance slots on the show, because her hair has grown too long and lustrous to fit in just one — and also because awards shows are going to keep putting her and Shawn Mendes on the air to do “Senorita” and pretend like they’re about to kiss until one of them finally trips and they accidentally do. Also: Taylor Swift, who...
- 11/25/2019
- by Chris Willman
- Variety Film + TV
If you were expecting Taylor Swift to slam Scooter Braun, Scott Borchetta and Big Machine Label Group at the American Music Awards on Sunday night, then you will be disappointed. The pop sensation accepted the Artist of the Decade from music icon Carole King without dragging Big Machine — because she really didn’t need to.
Swift performed a medley of her songs — both new and old — without any red tape including “The Man”, “Love Story”, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, “Blank Space”, “Shake It Off” and “Lover.” She performed alongside ballet dancers Misty Copland and Craig Hall and sang with Camila Cabello and Halsey before accepting the trophy. Some may have thought she would have made the speech about the controversy leading up to her Ama performance, but instead, she kept it very Swift.
She gushed about how fun the performance was before praising King and telling a story about...
Swift performed a medley of her songs — both new and old — without any red tape including “The Man”, “Love Story”, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, “Blank Space”, “Shake It Off” and “Lover.” She performed alongside ballet dancers Misty Copland and Craig Hall and sang with Camila Cabello and Halsey before accepting the trophy. Some may have thought she would have made the speech about the controversy leading up to her Ama performance, but instead, she kept it very Swift.
She gushed about how fun the performance was before praising King and telling a story about...
- 11/25/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
She's a force to be reckoned with! Taylor Swift is having a moment. Actually, it's more like a decade. The current queen of pop was honored with the Artist of the Decade Award on Sunday night at the 2019 American Music Awards, after giving an incredible performance of her iconic songs. As if the honor wasn't already impressive enough, the Lover singer electrified the crowd with her hair-raising speech, which was both touching and extremely poignant. The artist started by thanking her many fans, collaborators and advocates throughout the years. "First of all, I want to say that getting to share the stage with Misty Copeland and Craig Hall and Camila Cabello and Halsey and all those amazing...
- 11/25/2019
- E! Online
After a week of controversy, Taylor Swift took the stage at the American Music Awards to perform a career-spanning medley of hits, from 2008’s Fearless (“Love Story”) to 2019’s Lover title track.
Prolific Hall of Fame songwriter Carole King introduced Swift, saying, “This past decade has been incredible for this brilliant artist and the best is yet to come.” Swift then took the stage dressed as Tom Cruise in Risky Business, her white button-up shirt emblazoned with the titles of her albums. With “Fearless” plastered across her back, a troupe...
Prolific Hall of Fame songwriter Carole King introduced Swift, saying, “This past decade has been incredible for this brilliant artist and the best is yet to come.” Swift then took the stage dressed as Tom Cruise in Risky Business, her white button-up shirt emblazoned with the titles of her albums. With “Fearless” plastered across her back, a troupe...
- 11/25/2019
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
‘Informer 3838.’
With the Nine Network’s primary channel on track to deliver its highest ever commercial shares this year, the broadcaster’s upfronts announcement on Wednesday night predictably contained few surprises.
Among the new offerings will be The Parent Jury, which puts diverse parenting styles to the test; retro variety show Step Back in Time; and observational documentary series Taronga: Who’s Who In the Zoo.
The network also unveiled the cast of Screentime’s drama Informer 3838, which stars Ella Scott Lynch as Melbourne criminal lawyer turned police informant Nicola Gobbo.
In a new agreement with BBC Studios, Nine will get Seven Worlds, One Planet, a landmark wildlife series presented by Sir David Attenborough, which will transport viewers to seven continents as it reveals the survival challenges facing numerous animals.
That deal also encompasses first-run rights to five series under the BBC Planet banner including Perfect Planet, Green Planet, Frozen...
With the Nine Network’s primary channel on track to deliver its highest ever commercial shares this year, the broadcaster’s upfronts announcement on Wednesday night predictably contained few surprises.
Among the new offerings will be The Parent Jury, which puts diverse parenting styles to the test; retro variety show Step Back in Time; and observational documentary series Taronga: Who’s Who In the Zoo.
The network also unveiled the cast of Screentime’s drama Informer 3838, which stars Ella Scott Lynch as Melbourne criminal lawyer turned police informant Nicola Gobbo.
In a new agreement with BBC Studios, Nine will get Seven Worlds, One Planet, a landmark wildlife series presented by Sir David Attenborough, which will transport viewers to seven continents as it reveals the survival challenges facing numerous animals.
That deal also encompasses first-run rights to five series under the BBC Planet banner including Perfect Planet, Green Planet, Frozen...
- 10/16/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
Anthony Lapaglia and Jessica Marais will star alongside Rebecca Gibney in Australian drama series “Halifax: Retribution.”
The crime thriller follows forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax and was on Australian free-tv network Nine in the 1990s and early 2000s. It has resurrected the Melbourne-set show, with production getting underway this month, on location.
Other cast for the new miniseries include Jacqueline McKenzie (“Romper Stomper”), Rick Donald (“Wentworth”), Hannah Monson (“Glitch”), Craig Hall (“The Doctor Blake Mysteries”), Mavournee Hazel (“Neighbours”), and Louisa Mignone (“Rake”).
After years on the police frontline, Halifax has carved out a new career as a university professor in the new series. She has to return to the field when a serial sniper starts terrorizing Melbourne, and Halifax finds herself in his sights.
“’Halifax’ has a rich and revered heritage and I am very much looking forward to working opposite the legend that is Rebecca Gibney in this latest iteration,...
The crime thriller follows forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax and was on Australian free-tv network Nine in the 1990s and early 2000s. It has resurrected the Melbourne-set show, with production getting underway this month, on location.
Other cast for the new miniseries include Jacqueline McKenzie (“Romper Stomper”), Rick Donald (“Wentworth”), Hannah Monson (“Glitch”), Craig Hall (“The Doctor Blake Mysteries”), Mavournee Hazel (“Neighbours”), and Louisa Mignone (“Rake”).
After years on the police frontline, Halifax has carved out a new career as a university professor in the new series. She has to return to the field when a serial sniper starts terrorizing Melbourne, and Halifax finds herself in his sights.
“’Halifax’ has a rich and revered heritage and I am very much looking forward to working opposite the legend that is Rebecca Gibney in this latest iteration,...
- 7/1/2019
- by Stewart Clarke
- Variety Film + TV
Rebecca Gibney, Anthony Lapaglia and Jessica Marais head the cast of crime thriller mini-series “Halifax: Retribution.” The show is the revival of an iconic Australian series that ran on the Nine Network for six seasons from 1994 to 2002, starring Gibney.
In the new show, produced for Nine, Gibney’s forensic psychiatrist character is called back from academia to the police front line when a serial sniper begins attacking Melbourne.
Original creator and writer Roger Simpson returns as writer and producer, alongside executive producer Mikael Borglund and writers Mac Gudgeon (“Killing Time”), Peter Gawler (“Underbelly”) and the Oscar-nominated Jan Sardi (“Shine”).
Production starts next month in Melbourne with Jacqueline McKenzie, Rick Donald, Hannah Monson (“Glitch”), Craig Hall, Mavournee Hazel and Louisa Mignone among the supporting cast.
“Halifax: Retribution” is a Beyond Lonehand Production with major production investment from Screen Australia, in association with Film Victoria. Beyond Distribution is handling international sales of...
In the new show, produced for Nine, Gibney’s forensic psychiatrist character is called back from academia to the police front line when a serial sniper begins attacking Melbourne.
Original creator and writer Roger Simpson returns as writer and producer, alongside executive producer Mikael Borglund and writers Mac Gudgeon (“Killing Time”), Peter Gawler (“Underbelly”) and the Oscar-nominated Jan Sardi (“Shine”).
Production starts next month in Melbourne with Jacqueline McKenzie, Rick Donald, Hannah Monson (“Glitch”), Craig Hall, Mavournee Hazel and Louisa Mignone among the supporting cast.
“Halifax: Retribution” is a Beyond Lonehand Production with major production investment from Screen Australia, in association with Film Victoria. Beyond Distribution is handling international sales of...
- 7/1/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Anthony Lapaglia, Jessica Marais.
Anthony Lapaglia and Jessica Marais will co-star with Rebecca Gibney in the Nine Network’s crime thriller miniseries Halifax: Retribution, which will start shooting in Melbourne later this month.
Jacqueline McKenzie, Rick Donald, Hannah Monson, Craig Hall, Mavournee Hazel and Louisa Mignone round out the cast of the Halifax reboot produced by Beyond Lonehand.
Original creator and writer Roger Simpson returns as writer and producer alongside executive producer Mikael Borglund and writers Mac Gudgeon, Peter Gawler and Oscar-nominated Jan Sardi.
Gudgeon and Sardi both worked with Simpson on Halifax f.p., which ran for seven seasons on Nine and ended in 2002. Rebecca Gibney reprises her role as forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax, who has carved out a new career as a university professor.
When a serial sniper starts terrorising Melbourne, she is lured back into the field to help the police task force find the killer. As...
Anthony Lapaglia and Jessica Marais will co-star with Rebecca Gibney in the Nine Network’s crime thriller miniseries Halifax: Retribution, which will start shooting in Melbourne later this month.
Jacqueline McKenzie, Rick Donald, Hannah Monson, Craig Hall, Mavournee Hazel and Louisa Mignone round out the cast of the Halifax reboot produced by Beyond Lonehand.
Original creator and writer Roger Simpson returns as writer and producer alongside executive producer Mikael Borglund and writers Mac Gudgeon, Peter Gawler and Oscar-nominated Jan Sardi.
Gudgeon and Sardi both worked with Simpson on Halifax f.p., which ran for seven seasons on Nine and ended in 2002. Rebecca Gibney reprises her role as forensic psychiatrist Jane Halifax, who has carved out a new career as a university professor.
When a serial sniper starts terrorising Melbourne, she is lured back into the field to help the police task force find the killer. As...
- 7/1/2019
- by The IF Team
- IF.com.au
"There's magic in the woods, if you know where to look for it." Disney UK has debuted a new trailer for the upcoming release of the new Pete's Dragon movie, directed by David Lowery. This wonderful movie stars Oakes Fegley plays Pete, plus Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Oona Laurence, Craig Hall and Isiah Whitlock Jr. I've already seen this updated take on the classic story and it's marvelous, a true delight, full of magic and joy and everything you could ask for. This new trailer captures that vibe and that feeling, while also showing lots of footage from the beginning and the end of the movie. There are no big spoilers revealed in this, but it should be enough to convince anyone still on the fence that this movie is definitely worth watching in theaters. In fact, I really can't wait to go see it again.
- 8/1/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
While Suicide Squad seems to be a lock for biggest end of summer movie this year, Pete's Dragon will surely give it a run for its money, arriving in August as a big family winner, as it will appeal to just about everyone. Except, perhaps, those who are a little too fond of the original 1970s classic. Elliott the dragon sure does look a lot different than he did the first time around. He was once a hand-drawn animated creation from the mad minds at Disney. Now he is a CGI creature that looks like a big furry green cat. But as two new clips will attain, this is still the Elliott we know and love, no matter what kind of crazy cosmetic makeover he may have endured!
The first clip takes us deep into the woods, where Pete has been living as a wild boy on his own. Though...
The first clip takes us deep into the woods, where Pete has been living as a wild boy on his own. Though...
- 7/14/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Disney has had non-stop success with their live-action remakes of classic fairy tales. This summer, they will go a slightly different route, reimagining the original live-action/animated classic Pete's Dragon for modern audiences. The first clip has arrived, and it features stars Bryce Dallas Howard and Robert Redford trying to unravel the mystery behind a young boy who claims to have been living in the woods.
Robert Redford believes it is impossible for young Pete to have survived for 6 years on his own. But according to Bryce Dallas Howard's Grace, he wasn't alone. Not according to the boy. He's drawn a picture of his best friend. A strange green creature that lives in the forest. Impossible. Because this creature looks just like the dragons told about in the popular folklore of the surrounding area. It also looks just like a picture Grace's dad drew for her when she was a little kid!
Robert Redford believes it is impossible for young Pete to have survived for 6 years on his own. But according to Bryce Dallas Howard's Grace, he wasn't alone. Not according to the boy. He's drawn a picture of his best friend. A strange green creature that lives in the forest. Impossible. Because this creature looks just like the dragons told about in the popular folklore of the surrounding area. It also looks just like a picture Grace's dad drew for her when she was a little kid!
- 7/9/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Disney’s upcoming remake of their 1977 film Pete’s Dragon looks like an absolutely wonderful film, and today we have a new extended TV spot for you to check out. It includes a charming song being sung by Oakes Fegley, who plays Pete in the film, and it also features some great new footage from the film that includes Elliot the dragon. I'm actually really looking forward to seeing this movie. It looks like it’s going to be great.
David Lowery directed the film and it also stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Oona Laurence, Craig Hall, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these...
David Lowery directed the film and it also stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Oona Laurence, Craig Hall, and Isiah Whitlock Jr.
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these...
- 7/4/2016
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
"Look all around you and see... Deep in the forest, there dragons will be." Oh my goodness, this looks soo wonderful. Disney has unveiled a new TV spot for David Lowery's live-action take on Pete's Dragon, and it's an extended 60-second spot. Oakes Fegley plays Pete and we actually get to hear him singing in this trailer and it's so magical it will make you smile instantly. There's also a few new shots of Elliot the dragon, but this is really just an exciting little glimpse of the movie. The full cast includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Oona Laurence, Craig Hall and Isiah Whitlock Jr. It seems Disney is very confident with the movie that Lowery made, and is happy to start showing more and more of it leading up to the release later this summer. I'm pretty damn excited to see it myself,...
- 7/2/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
"I need to get back to him. He gets scared when I'm gone." Disney has debuted the new full-length trailer for their upcoming remake of Pete's Dragon, this time starring young actor Oakes Fegley as Pete. The teaser first released earlier this year was truly just a tease and didn't even show the dragon at all, now we finally get a good look at the friendly dragon Elliot in this trailer. And he actually looks pretty dang good. The full cast includes Bryce Dallas Howard, Karl Urban, Robert Redford, Wes Bentley, Oona Laurence, Craig Hall and Isiah Whitlock Jr. This looks wonderful, the score helps, but it also seems like the kind of movie that is both magical and exciting to watch. I'm impressed - can't wait to see this now. Here's the second trailer (+ poster) for David Lowery's Pete's Dragon, direct from Disney's YouTube: For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales ...
- 6/14/2016
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
One of this summer's most anticipated family movies has finally debuted a full-length trailer! Check-out the latest sneak peek from Disney's Pete's Dragon which features spectacular never-before-seen footage of Pete's dragon, Elliott in action. The film, which is a reimagining of Disney's cherished family film from 1977, stars Bryce Dallas Howard, Oakes Fegley, Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Oona Laurence and Robert Redford. The movie is directed by David Lowery, and opens nationwide on August 12, 2016. 
Pete (Oakes Fegley) is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...Until she meets Pete.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
Disney debuted the first trailer in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April. Now we get to see Elliott take flight for ourselves in this exciting teaser of what's to come. Pete's Dragon could be one of this summer's last big hits at the box office, opening in theaters August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
Along with the new trailer, Disney has also unleashed several new photos from Pete's Dragon, giving us an even better look at Elliott. Yesterday, the studio released the official one-sheet poster which shows Pete wrapped in Elliott's fuzzy tale. We have it all for you to check out right now courtsey of Youtube. Will this be the movie to beat this August
See the full photo gallery...
Pete (Oakes Fegley) is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...Until she meets Pete.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
Disney debuted the first trailer in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April. Now we get to see Elliott take flight for ourselves in this exciting teaser of what's to come. Pete's Dragon could be one of this summer's last big hits at the box office, opening in theaters August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
Along with the new trailer, Disney has also unleashed several new photos from Pete's Dragon, giving us an even better look at Elliott. Yesterday, the studio released the official one-sheet poster which shows Pete wrapped in Elliott's fuzzy tale. We have it all for you to check out right now courtsey of Youtube. Will this be the movie to beat this August
See the full photo gallery...
- 6/14/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Earlier today, Disney debuted a new poster for their upcoming remake Pete's Dragon, along with news that the full trailer will debut tomorrow. Star Bryce Dallas Howard will debut the new footage on Access Hollywood, but for those who can't wait another day, a brief trailer teaser has arrived. This footage gives us a closer look at Oakes Fegley as Pete, along with his mighty dragon Elliott as the beast takes flight.
Disney debuted the first trailer in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April, but we don't know if this new trailer will be the same as the footage shown at the convention. Pete's Dragon could be one of this summer's last big hits at the box office, opening in theaters August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
Pete (Oakes Fegley) is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...Until she meets Pete.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) directs Pete's Dragon from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks, based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field. Jim Whitaker (The Finest Hours, Friday Night Lights) produces with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Great Gatsby) serving as executive producer. Take a look at the new Pete's Dragon trailer preview below, and be sure to check back tomorrow for the full trailer.
Disney debuted the first trailer in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April, but we don't know if this new trailer will be the same as the footage shown at the convention. Pete's Dragon could be one of this summer's last big hits at the box office, opening in theaters August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
Pete (Oakes Fegley) is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott. For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...Until she meets Pete.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) directs Pete's Dragon from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks, based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field. Jim Whitaker (The Finest Hours, Friday Night Lights) produces with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Great Gatsby) serving as executive producer. Take a look at the new Pete's Dragon trailer preview below, and be sure to check back tomorrow for the full trailer.
- 6/14/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
Back in April, Disney revealed our first full look at Elliot in the studio's highly-anticipated remake Pete's Dragon. With just a few months left until the August 12 release date, the studio shared a new poster today, along with word that the new trailer will debut tomorrow, June 14. The studio will also debut a new sneak peek of the trailer later today, with an introduction from star Bryce Dallas Howard.
The first trailer was unveiled back in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April, but we don't know for sure if this new trailer will be the same as the footage shown at CinemaCon. Pete's Dragon opens in U.S. theaters on August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley). Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
The film is directed by David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks, based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field. Jim Whitaker (The Finest Hours, Friday Night Lights) produces with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Great Gatsby) serving as executive producer. Take a look at the new Pete's Dragon poster below, and be sure to check back later today for the trailer preview, and tomorrow for the full trailer.
The first trailer was unveiled back in February, during ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60 TV special. Disney also previewed this remake during their CinemaCon presentation in April, but we don't know for sure if this new trailer will be the same as the footage shown at CinemaCon. Pete's Dragon opens in U.S. theaters on August 12, going up against Sony's Sausage Party, Universal's Spectral and Paramount's Florence Foster Jenkins.
For years, old wood carver Mr. Meacham (Robert Redford) has delighted local children with his tales of the fierce dragon that resides deep in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. To his daughter, Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), who works as a forest ranger, these stories are little more than tall tales...until she meets Pete (Oakes Fegley). Pete is a mysterious 10-year-old with no family and no home who claims to live in the woods with a giant, green dragon named Elliott.
And from Pete's descriptions, Elliott seems remarkably similar to the dragon from Mr. Meacham's stories. With the help of Natalie (Oona Laurence), an 11-year-old girl whose father Jack (Wes Bentley) owns the local lumber mill, Grace sets out to determine where Pete came from, where he belongs, and the truth about this dragon. Pete's Dragon also stars Wes Bentley, Karl Urban, Craig Hall, Isiah Whitlock Jr. and Marcus Henderson.
The film is directed by David Lowery (Ain't Them Bodies Saints) from a script he co-wrote with Toby Halbrooks, based on a story by Seton I. Miller and S.S. Field. Jim Whitaker (The Finest Hours, Friday Night Lights) produces with Barrie M. Osborne (The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Great Gatsby) serving as executive producer. Take a look at the new Pete's Dragon poster below, and be sure to check back later today for the trailer preview, and tomorrow for the full trailer.
- 6/13/2016
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
“The Hobbit” film trilogy stars Martin Freeman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellan, Richard Armitage, Orlando Bloom, Evangeline Lilly, Luke Evans, Lee Pace, Mikael Persbrandt, Sylvester McCoy, Craig Hall, and Stephen Fry, with Graham McTavish, Ken Stott, Aidan Turner, Dean O’Gorman, Mark Hadlow, Jed Brophy, Adam Brown, John Callen, Peter Hambleton, William Kircher, James Nesbitt, and Stephen Hunter. “The Hobbit Trilogy – Extended Edition” will hit theaters everywhere on October 5 (An Unexpected Journey), October 7 (The Desolation of Smaug), and October 13 (The Battle of the Five Armies).
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- 8/26/2015
- by Rudie Obias
- ShockYa
Game of Thrones' Keisha Castle-Hughes and A Place to Call Home's Craig Hall will play the leads in X Was Here, the feature writing and directing debut of Clara Chong.
In the multi-generational drama Hall will play Rory, a talented photographer who, at 42, isn.t where he wants to be, lacking a home, a girlfriend and a successful career.
He meets 29-year-old Ryan (Castle-Hughes), the eldest of three siblings who had led a selfish life until she discovers a talent for cooking. Ryan recognises Rory.s talent and hard work and encourages him to let go, allowing unexpected things to happen.
As If had reported, John Jarratt will play Rory.s father, a baby boomer, with Michael Caton as the grandfather, a pre-boomer.
It.s the debut feature from The Film Bakery, produced by cinematographer/producer Ben Allan. Chong, a commercials and documentary director, started writing the screenplay five years ago.
In the multi-generational drama Hall will play Rory, a talented photographer who, at 42, isn.t where he wants to be, lacking a home, a girlfriend and a successful career.
He meets 29-year-old Ryan (Castle-Hughes), the eldest of three siblings who had led a selfish life until she discovers a talent for cooking. Ryan recognises Rory.s talent and hard work and encourages him to let go, allowing unexpected things to happen.
As If had reported, John Jarratt will play Rory.s father, a baby boomer, with Michael Caton as the grandfather, a pre-boomer.
It.s the debut feature from The Film Bakery, produced by cinematographer/producer Ben Allan. Chong, a commercials and documentary director, started writing the screenplay five years ago.
- 7/30/2015
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The first three series of Seven Productions. A Place to Call Home will screen in the UK on BBC Two.
That follows a deal announced at Mipcom whereby the period drama is screening in the Us on streaming service Acorn TV, which will be followed by DVD and syndication on public TV stations.
The BBC deal was announced today by Seven and Endemol Worldwide Distribution.
Foxtel commissioned a further two series, each of 10 episodes, of the period drama after Seven announced in June it would not proceed after series 2 because the show skews to an older demographic.
Rlj Entertainment bought North American rights and the first season has launched on Acorn TV.
Created by Bevan Lee (Packed to the Rafters, Always Greener,. Winners & Losers), the show stars Marta Dusseldorp, Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo, Abby Earl, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Aldo Mignone, Craig Hall, Frankie J. Holden and David Berry.
Seven.s director of production Brad Lyons said,...
That follows a deal announced at Mipcom whereby the period drama is screening in the Us on streaming service Acorn TV, which will be followed by DVD and syndication on public TV stations.
The BBC deal was announced today by Seven and Endemol Worldwide Distribution.
Foxtel commissioned a further two series, each of 10 episodes, of the period drama after Seven announced in June it would not proceed after series 2 because the show skews to an older demographic.
Rlj Entertainment bought North American rights and the first season has launched on Acorn TV.
Created by Bevan Lee (Packed to the Rafters, Always Greener,. Winners & Losers), the show stars Marta Dusseldorp, Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo, Abby Earl, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Aldo Mignone, Craig Hall, Frankie J. Holden and David Berry.
Seven.s director of production Brad Lyons said,...
- 12/2/2014
- by Don Groves
- IF.com.au
The seemingly straightforward Australian melodrama "A Place to Call Home," from creator Bevan Lee, more closely resembles a collection of nesting dolls parceling out secrets one by one. Available to American viewers for the first time on December 1, via the streaming service Acorn TV, the series adapts the structure of the daytime soap to the tale of fearless nurse Sarah Adams (Marta Dusseldorp), as she tries to rebuild her life in the rural hamlet of Inverness, outside Sydney, in 1953. With lugubrious pacing and an aversion to salacious details, "A Place to Call Home" is, like Sarah herself, easy to dismiss but difficult to shake. "You misrepresented her," says town doctor Jack Duncan (Craig Hall). "She is a lot more than blandly efficient." Whereas primetime potboilers ("Scandal," "How to Get Away with Murder") turn melodrama's age-old tropes to new social ends, and today's period pieces ("Mad Men," "Masters...
- 11/24/2014
- by Matt Brennan
- Thompson on Hollywood
Channel 7 has officially confirmed that period drama A Place to Call Home will conclude at the end of season two.
Despite being only halfway through airing the second series, the network has confirmed the development of season three won.t be proceeding. The remaining episodes of season two will still go to air.
Set in the 1950s, A Place to Call Home follows Sarah Adams (Marta Dusseldorp) who returns to rural Nsw after 20 years abroad to start a new life. However, not all goes as smoothly as she planned.
Other actors involved in the show include Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo, Craig Hall, David Berry, Abby Earl, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Aldo Mignone and Frankie J. Holden.
It has been speculated the reason behind the show.s axing is because the second season failed to provide the million-plus viewers of the first, though a Channel 7 spokesperson pointed out to If that, with last Sunday.s episode drawing 855,000 viewers,...
Despite being only halfway through airing the second series, the network has confirmed the development of season three won.t be proceeding. The remaining episodes of season two will still go to air.
Set in the 1950s, A Place to Call Home follows Sarah Adams (Marta Dusseldorp) who returns to rural Nsw after 20 years abroad to start a new life. However, not all goes as smoothly as she planned.
Other actors involved in the show include Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo, Craig Hall, David Berry, Abby Earl, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Aldo Mignone and Frankie J. Holden.
It has been speculated the reason behind the show.s axing is because the second season failed to provide the million-plus viewers of the first, though a Channel 7 spokesperson pointed out to If that, with last Sunday.s episode drawing 855,000 viewers,...
- 6/11/2014
- by Staff Writer
- IF.com.au
Hello again, dear readers, and I hope a lot of you enjoyed Thor: The Dark World over the weekend. In the meantime, this week’s Trailer Trashin’ column takes another look at my most anticipated movie of the rest of the year, Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Premise: After successfully crossing over, and under, the Misty Mountains, Thorin (Richard Armitage) and company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest – without the help of their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town, it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) to fulfill his contract with the Dwarves. The party must complete the journey to the Lonely Mountain and Bilbo, acting as burglar, must seek out the secret door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch...
Premise: After successfully crossing over, and under, the Misty Mountains, Thorin (Richard Armitage) and company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the dangers of Mirkwood Forest – without the help of their Wizard. If they reach the human settlement of Lake-town, it will be time for the hobbit Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) to fulfill his contract with the Dwarves. The party must complete the journey to the Lonely Mountain and Bilbo, acting as burglar, must seek out the secret door that will give them access to the hoard of the dragon Smaug (voice of Benedict Cumberbatch...
- 11/12/2013
- by Timothy Monforton
- CinemaNerdz
Today is a great day, dear readers, because my favorite movie of the year so far, Joss Whedon’s Much Ado About Nothing, is finally out on DVD and Blu-ray, so everyone who wasn’t able to check it out in theaters will finally have the chance to see it. Also, this Friday finally sees the release of Machete Kills – you can expect my review later this week – and us getting to see whether Robert Rodriguez has made a worthy sequel to his exploitation-movie tribute. And just to make things even better, this week’s new installment of Trailer Trashin’ takes another look at one of my most anticipated movies of the upcoming holiday season – Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
Premise: After successfully crossing over, and under, the Misty Mountains, Thorin (Richard Armitage) and company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the...
Premise: After successfully crossing over, and under, the Misty Mountains, Thorin (Richard Armitage) and company must seek aid from a powerful stranger before taking on the...
- 10/9/2013
- by Timothy Monforton
- CinemaNerdz
Psychological thriller Nerve continues its hectic production schedule with the project set to go into post next week. The feature length film, the first from director Sebastian Guy and producer Neal Kingston, stars Christian Clark (Mr & Mrs Murder) and Georgina Haig (Fringe), and was shot in Sydney over just 14 days at the end of last year. .Even though we had an intense shooting schedule, the vibe on set has been one of the most relaxed and easy-going I have ever experienced. The energy and enthusiasm of the cast and crew has been amazing and very humbling., says Guy. The film follows Jakob (Clark) who, after the sudden death of his wife, suffers an emotional breakdown. The discovery that his wife was having an affair prior to her death sends Jakob into an obsessive search for her lover in a misguided attempt to understand their relationship. Along the way, he meets...
- 2/19/2013
- by Emily Blatchford
- IF.com.au
Psychological thriller Nerve continues its hectic production schedule with the project set to go into post next week. The feature length film, the first from director Sebastian Guy and producer Neal Kingston, stars Christian Clark (Mr & Mrs Murder) and Georgina Haig (Fringe), and was shot in Sydney over just 14 days at the end of last year. .Even though we had an intense shooting schedule, the vibe on set has been one of the most relaxed and easy-going I have ever experienced. The energy and enthusiasm of the cast and crew has been amazing and very humbling., says Guy. The film follows Jakob (Clark) who, after the sudden death of his wife, suffers an emotional breakdown. The discovery that his wife was having an affair prior to her death sends Jakob into an obsessive search for her lover in a misguided attempt to understand their relationship. Along the way, he meets...
- 2/19/2013
- by Inside Film Correspondent
- IF.com.au
Seven has announced its cast for A Place to Call Home, the new 1950′s drama from the maker of Packed to the Rafters.
The cast will be led by Crownies star Marta Dusseldor, with Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo and Frankie J. Holden.
They will be joined by newcomers David Berry, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Craig Hall, Abby Earl and Aldo Mignone.
Creator Bevan Lee said: “It is above all a ripping emotional yarn about a woman fighting to find a place to call home and a wealthy family being challenged by a changing Australia. In learning to live again, Sarah brings new life and inspiration to all around her, especially the Bligh family.”
Seven’s head of drama Julie McGauran added: “A Place to Call Home is a sweeping and grand production and our most ambitious yet. Casting has been a joy. We’ve assembled the most outstanding group of actors. The...
The cast will be led by Crownies star Marta Dusseldor, with Noni Hazlehurst, Brett Climo and Frankie J. Holden.
They will be joined by newcomers David Berry, Arianwen Parkes-Lockwood, Craig Hall, Abby Earl and Aldo Mignone.
Creator Bevan Lee said: “It is above all a ripping emotional yarn about a woman fighting to find a place to call home and a wealthy family being challenged by a changing Australia. In learning to live again, Sarah brings new life and inspiration to all around her, especially the Bligh family.”
Seven’s head of drama Julie McGauran added: “A Place to Call Home is a sweeping and grand production and our most ambitious yet. Casting has been a joy. We’ve assembled the most outstanding group of actors. The...
- 7/9/2012
- by Robin Hicks
- Encore Magazine
Freestyle Digital Media has acquired the domestic rights to Love Birds, a new romantic comedy directed by Paul Murphy and written by Nick Ward. The film, which was produced by Alan Harris and Matthew Metcalfe for the General Film Company in New Zealand, is slated for a domestic digital release on June 19th, 2012.
Love Birds, starring Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords) and Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky, Jane Eyre), is a delightful romantic comedy featuring the music of Queen, about a recently single man who finds an injured duck and reluctantly decides to nurse it back to health. This propels him on a new journey of self-discovery that leads him into the arms of a veterinarian who, as a single mother, shows him a new way to look at life.
The deal to acquire domestic rights from Icon International was negotiated by Fdm's CEO Susan Jackson. "We are delighted to have acquired this hilarious romantic comedy.
Love Birds, starring Rhys Darby (Flight of the Conchords) and Sally Hawkins (Happy-Go-Lucky, Jane Eyre), is a delightful romantic comedy featuring the music of Queen, about a recently single man who finds an injured duck and reluctantly decides to nurse it back to health. This propels him on a new journey of self-discovery that leads him into the arms of a veterinarian who, as a single mother, shows him a new way to look at life.
The deal to acquire domestic rights from Icon International was negotiated by Fdm's CEO Susan Jackson. "We are delighted to have acquired this hilarious romantic comedy.
- 6/5/2012
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
The Nazi’s are like an infinite gift to horror filmmakers. The depths of their depravity was limitless, allowing for all sorts of possibilities. They could create super-soldiers (S.S. Doomtrooper) or be zombies (Dead Snow) or some other supernatural entity (The Keep). And that is hardly a comprehensive list.
In The Devil’s Rock, the Nazis are dabbling in the occult. It’s June 1944, the eve of D-Day. Ben (Craig Hall) and Joe (Karlos Drinkwater) are on a two-man mission in the Channel Islands. Their task is to destroy German weapons right before the invasion of Normandy. Upon hearing screams coming from an ominous building near their target, Ben decides to snoop around. Not a good idea.
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In The Devil’s Rock, the Nazis are dabbling in the occult. It’s June 1944, the eve of D-Day. Ben (Craig Hall) and Joe (Karlos Drinkwater) are on a two-man mission in the Channel Islands. Their task is to destroy German weapons right before the invasion of Normandy. Upon hearing screams coming from an ominous building near their target, Ben decides to snoop around. Not a good idea.
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- 3/6/2012
- by [email protected] (Paul Doro)
- shocktillyoudrop.com
DVD Release Date: Feb. 14, 2012
Price: DVD $24.98
Studio: Entertainment One
Nastier than my ex: Gina Varela is a Nazi demoness in The Devil's Rock.
A shapely Nazi demoness ignites a bloody World War II battle from Hell in The Devil’s Rock, a 2011 action-horror war movie from New Zealand.
The film has a pretty straight-ahead albeit colorful story: On the eve of D-Day, two Allied commandos (Craig Hall of 30 Days of Night and Joseph Tane of TV’s Spartacus: Blood and Sand) are sent to destroy a German gun installation. Moving forward on their mission, the pair uncover a secret occult lair housing a mysterious Nazi officer (Matthew Sunderland, Under the Mountain) and his beautiful but devilish captive (sexy Gina Varela). Well, it turns out the Nazis are actually hiding a deadly she-demon, whom they plan to use to turn the tide of the war.
The Devil’s Rock marks the...
Price: DVD $24.98
Studio: Entertainment One
Nastier than my ex: Gina Varela is a Nazi demoness in The Devil's Rock.
A shapely Nazi demoness ignites a bloody World War II battle from Hell in The Devil’s Rock, a 2011 action-horror war movie from New Zealand.
The film has a pretty straight-ahead albeit colorful story: On the eve of D-Day, two Allied commandos (Craig Hall of 30 Days of Night and Joseph Tane of TV’s Spartacus: Blood and Sand) are sent to destroy a German gun installation. Moving forward on their mission, the pair uncover a secret occult lair housing a mysterious Nazi officer (Matthew Sunderland, Under the Mountain) and his beautiful but devilish captive (sexy Gina Varela). Well, it turns out the Nazis are actually hiding a deadly she-demon, whom they plan to use to turn the tide of the war.
The Devil’s Rock marks the...
- 1/20/2012
- by Laurence
- Disc Dish
Two new horror releases are coming our way in the shortest month of the year, and as always we have the skinny for you on the particulars. Read on, oh great one!
February 14th, 2012
On the Eve of D-Day, two Allied commandos sent to destroy a German gun installation uncover a secret occult lair where the Nazis are hiding a deadly she-demon, whom they plan to use to turn the tide of the war. The Devil’S Rock marks the directorial debut of special effects master Paul Campion (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, X-Men: the Last Stand), who crafts a bloody battle from hell in this Nazi-era frightfest. Featuring special effects and make-up by the five-time Academy Award® winning Weta Workshop (Avatar, District 9, Lord of the Rings, King Kong), this WWII-based film has been called “the best Kiwi horror since Peter Jackson’s Brain Dead.”
The Devil's Rock,...
February 14th, 2012
On the Eve of D-Day, two Allied commandos sent to destroy a German gun installation uncover a secret occult lair where the Nazis are hiding a deadly she-demon, whom they plan to use to turn the tide of the war. The Devil’S Rock marks the directorial debut of special effects master Paul Campion (The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, X-Men: the Last Stand), who crafts a bloody battle from hell in this Nazi-era frightfest. Featuring special effects and make-up by the five-time Academy Award® winning Weta Workshop (Avatar, District 9, Lord of the Rings, King Kong), this WWII-based film has been called “the best Kiwi horror since Peter Jackson’s Brain Dead.”
The Devil's Rock,...
- 1/18/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director: Paul Campion.
Writers: Paul Finch, Brett Ihaka, and Paul Campion (screenplay).
Cast: Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland and Gina Varela.
When there is a film that is about Nazis dabbling with the occult, ears are going to perk, and the question is would it have turned the tide of World War II? With The Devil’s Rock, all those tender loving thoughts are going to get explored again with its DVD release Feb 14.
Shades of Enemy Mine can be found at one level, and some nods to the Indiana Jones franchise can be found at another. The Nazis did try to look for the Spear of Destiny, Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail before and during the war. Viewers who are not acquainted with history or archaeology may not know of Hitler’s preoccupation with connecting to the occult.
Just like the video release with its plethora of extras,...
Writers: Paul Finch, Brett Ihaka, and Paul Campion (screenplay).
Cast: Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland and Gina Varela.
When there is a film that is about Nazis dabbling with the occult, ears are going to perk, and the question is would it have turned the tide of World War II? With The Devil’s Rock, all those tender loving thoughts are going to get explored again with its DVD release Feb 14.
Shades of Enemy Mine can be found at one level, and some nods to the Indiana Jones franchise can be found at another. The Nazis did try to look for the Spear of Destiny, Ark of the Covenant and Holy Grail before and during the war. Viewers who are not acquainted with history or archaeology may not know of Hitler’s preoccupation with connecting to the occult.
Just like the video release with its plethora of extras,...
- 1/5/2012
- by [email protected] (Ed Sum)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
The Devil's Rock is directed by Paul Campion (The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers ), and stars Craig Hall (30 Days of Night), Matthew Sunderland (A Song of Good ) and Gina Varela. The Devil's Rock a New Zealand WWII horror film was recently picked up by Entertainment One for Us and Canada distribution rights and had Silver Feroz Design some fantastic poster designs we just had to share with you. The Devil's Rock happens on the eve of D-Day in the Channel Islands where two Kiwi Commandos are sent to destroy German gun emplacements in order to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy. They discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
- 11/9/2011
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Here at Dread Central we are big fans of badass poster art and have several hanging in our hallowed halls. After seeing these latest bits of eye candy for The Devil's Rock, we're likely to be hanging up a couple more.
The Devil’s Rock is directed and co-written by Paul Campion and stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater. It involves a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win WWII.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
The Devil's Rock, June 5, 1944. A crack Kiwi commando team, Captain Ben Grogan and Sergeant Joseph Tane, are sent on a top secret mission to destroy gun emplacements inside German-occupied territory in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day.
They are diverted off their landing point by strong currents but...
The Devil’s Rock is directed and co-written by Paul Campion and stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater. It involves a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win WWII.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
The Devil's Rock, June 5, 1944. A crack Kiwi commando team, Captain Ben Grogan and Sergeant Joseph Tane, are sent on a top secret mission to destroy gun emplacements inside German-occupied territory in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day.
They are diverted off their landing point by strong currents but...
- 11/9/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We've all been waiting patiently to park our collective asses upon The Devil's Rock. It's been a while, but it is coming. In the interim, dig on these new stills.
The Devil’s Rock is directed and co-written by Paul Campion and stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
The horror pic is set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day where two Kiwi Commandos are sent to destroy German gun emplacements in order to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy. They discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war."
"The Devil's Rock , June 5, 1944. A crack kiwi commando team, Captain Ben Grogan and Sergeant Joseph Tane, are sent on a top secret mission to destroy gun...
The Devil’s Rock is directed and co-written by Paul Campion and stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
The horror pic is set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day where two Kiwi Commandos are sent to destroy German gun emplacements in order to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy. They discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war."
"The Devil's Rock , June 5, 1944. A crack kiwi commando team, Captain Ben Grogan and Sergeant Joseph Tane, are sent on a top secret mission to destroy gun...
- 11/3/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Director: Paul Campion.
Writers: Paul Campion, Paul Finch, and Brett Ihaka.
The Devil's Rock is a film from special effects guru Paul Campion, which takes place during World War II. It is the night before D-Day (June 5, 1944) and two New Zealanders have a special mission. They must take out one of the German guns on an isolated island. However, the screams of a woman from a nearby bunker draw them down, down into the fiery depths of hell. Just like Dante in the Divine Comedy, these two Kiwis will face unimaginable horrors, in a demon's lair. Then issues of the occult pop up and Campion goes for a tried and true association of Germany with the supernatural, much like earlier films e.g. The Keep (1983), The Bunker (2001), and Outpost (2008).
The red hues and blood splattered walls signal that this is not wholly an earthly plane, as Captain Grogan (Craig Hall) and Pvt.
Writers: Paul Campion, Paul Finch, and Brett Ihaka.
The Devil's Rock is a film from special effects guru Paul Campion, which takes place during World War II. It is the night before D-Day (June 5, 1944) and two New Zealanders have a special mission. They must take out one of the German guns on an isolated island. However, the screams of a woman from a nearby bunker draw them down, down into the fiery depths of hell. Just like Dante in the Divine Comedy, these two Kiwis will face unimaginable horrors, in a demon's lair. Then issues of the occult pop up and Campion goes for a tried and true association of Germany with the supernatural, much like earlier films e.g. The Keep (1983), The Bunker (2001), and Outpost (2008).
The red hues and blood splattered walls signal that this is not wholly an earthly plane, as Captain Grogan (Craig Hall) and Pvt.
- 7/27/2011
- by [email protected] (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Director: Paul Campion. Review: Adam Wing. Paul Campion is best known for his visual effects work on The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Chronicles of Narnia. The Devil’s Rock is his feature length debut, but it’s probably worth baring in mind that the two shorts he made in preparation for this were called Eel Girl and Night of the Hell Hamsters, which make The Devil’s Rock sound like a dull proposition by comparison. It’s the eve of D-Day and allied commandos are carrying out sabotage raids on the German occupied Channel Islands to draw attention away from Normandy. On Forau Island, two New Zealand comrades, Captain Ben Grogan (Craig Hall) and Sergeant Joe Tane (Karlos Drinkwater) have been sent to destroy gun replacements, but after negotiating a tricky route to their target, a woman’s screams lure them into an isolated fortress. It’s...
- 7/18/2011
- 24framespersecond.net
The Tree Of Life (12A)
(Terrence Malick, 2011, Us) Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan. 139 mins
Successor to Kubrick's 2001 or extended perfume ad? Either way, Malick's macro/microcosmic take on life, the universe and family life makes most films look unadventurous. Beyond the head-trip "creation of the universe" sequences, it's largely Sean Penn's impressionistic reminiscence of his conflicted childhood, rendered in gorgeous imagery, with introspective voiceovers and a dreamy intensity.
The Princess Of Montpensier (15)
(Bertrand Tavernier, 2010, Fra) Mélanie Thierry, Gaspard Ulliel, Lambert Wilson. 140 mins
There's costumes and courtliness, but this 16th-century saga remains unstuffy. Sought-after Thierry's quest for self-determination is the focus, and the treatment is modern and immediate.
Trust (15)
(David Schwimmer, 2010, Us) Liana Liberato, Clive Owen, Catherine Keener. 106 mins
Those who saw Catfish will know where this teen's online relationship with an apparently nice boy is headed. But what follows is an exercise in parent-worrying technophobia.
(Terrence Malick, 2011, Us) Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain, Hunter McCracken, Laramie Eppler, Sean Penn, Tye Sheridan. 139 mins
Successor to Kubrick's 2001 or extended perfume ad? Either way, Malick's macro/microcosmic take on life, the universe and family life makes most films look unadventurous. Beyond the head-trip "creation of the universe" sequences, it's largely Sean Penn's impressionistic reminiscence of his conflicted childhood, rendered in gorgeous imagery, with introspective voiceovers and a dreamy intensity.
The Princess Of Montpensier (15)
(Bertrand Tavernier, 2010, Fra) Mélanie Thierry, Gaspard Ulliel, Lambert Wilson. 140 mins
There's costumes and courtliness, but this 16th-century saga remains unstuffy. Sought-after Thierry's quest for self-determination is the focus, and the treatment is modern and immediate.
Trust (15)
(David Schwimmer, 2010, Us) Liana Liberato, Clive Owen, Catherine Keener. 106 mins
Those who saw Catfish will know where this teen's online relationship with an apparently nice boy is headed. But what follows is an exercise in parent-worrying technophobia.
- 7/8/2011
- by Steve Rose
- The Guardian - Film News
Getting ready to make its debut at this year's Fantasia Film Festival is the D-Day horror thriller The Devil's Rock, and to get you all geared up for the film's release, we've got a new still for ya to chew on!
The Devil’s Rock, directed and co-written by Paul Campion, stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Keep your eyes peeled on the official Fantasia International Film Festival website for premiere details.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
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The Devil’s Rock, directed and co-written by Paul Campion, stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Keep your eyes peeled on the official Fantasia International Film Festival website for premiere details.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
- 6/30/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Devil's Rock is director Paul Campion's feature film debut. His last film was the violently beautiful short film, Eel Girl, so yeah, we're interested.
Shot in in 15 days in Wellington, New Zealand, Devil's Rock features special makeup effects by Oscar winning makeup effects company Weta Workshop.
Synopsis:
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day,two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
The Devil's Rock was recently picked up for North American distribution by Metrodome Distribution.
The film stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karlos Drinkwatera and Paul Campion.s.
Check out the trailer after the break.
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Shot in in 15 days in Wellington, New Zealand, Devil's Rock features special makeup effects by Oscar winning makeup effects company Weta Workshop.
Synopsis:
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D Day,two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
The Devil's Rock was recently picked up for North American distribution by Metrodome Distribution.
The film stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karlos Drinkwatera and Paul Campion.s.
Check out the trailer after the break.
You might like: Dead Snow
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- 5/19/2011
- QuietEarth.us
You know that you are in for a treat when you read "from the director of Eel Girl." Paul Campion is the director behind the New Zealand shot The Devil's Rock and this is one horror film that grabs your attention. Many features have equated the Nationalist Socialist Worker's Part (Nazi) with the occult and the supernatural, including Blood Creek, starring Dominic Purcell. This time, the Gestapo come in devilish disguise and female form, while using pentagrams to summon even more minions.
Recently, The Devil's Rock has been picked up for North American distribution (Dread Central) and horror fans can watch the early events of World War II, including D-Day, with this first trailer for the film. Prepare to face one of the most villainous forces from the 19th Century, in demon form!
The synopsis for The Devil's Rock:
"Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day,...
Recently, The Devil's Rock has been picked up for North American distribution (Dread Central) and horror fans can watch the early events of World War II, including D-Day, with this first trailer for the film. Prepare to face one of the most villainous forces from the 19th Century, in demon form!
The synopsis for The Devil's Rock:
"Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day,...
- 5/19/2011
- by [email protected] (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
With all sorts of deals happening at Cannes 2011, we're trying to keep our heads above water to bring you only the news you, the horror fan, care about. Case in point ... the D-Day horror thriller The Devil's Rock getting a home.
According to Screen Daily, Entertainment One has picked up Us and Canadian rights to New Zealand WWII horror film The Devil’s Rock, directed and co-written by Paul Campion and starring Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
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According to Screen Daily, Entertainment One has picked up Us and Canadian rights to New Zealand WWII horror film The Devil’s Rock, directed and co-written by Paul Campion and starring Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
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- 5/18/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
I had the pleasure of seeing director Paul Campion's fun short film Night of the Hell Hamsters at the Another Hole in the Head film festival many years ago. So I was very excited when I heard about his new feature length film, The Devil's Rock, which premiered at the Cannes Film festival this past Friday. The WW2 horror film was shot in 15 days in Wellington, New Zealand. It stars Craig Hall (30 Days of Night), Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karlos Drinkwater ("Kerza", Spartacus: Blood and Sand). Check out the trailer for The Devil's Rock below.
- 5/15/2011
- by wil
- HorrorYearbook
The atrocities of war have given birth to some of the most horrific images imaginable. Things that we'll never be able to erase from our collective memories. As if the real life horrors surrounding these events weren't bad enough, can you image what would happen if some supernatural shenanigans were sprinkled in?
That's exactly what you're gonna get with the new film from director Paul Campion, The Devil's Rock, starring Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
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That's exactly what you're gonna get with the new film from director Paul Campion, The Devil's Rock, starring Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
For more info on the flick dig on both the official The Devil's Rock website and the official The Devil's Rock Facebook page.
Synopsis
Set in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-Day, two Kiwi commandos, sent to destroy German gun emplacements to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy, discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
Visit The Evilshop @ Amazon!
Got news? Click here to submit it!
- 5/12/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
King Kong (2005) Direction: Peter Jackson Cast: Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Jamie Bell, Kyle Chandler, Colin Hanks, Andy Serkis, Craig Hall, Evan Parke Screenplay: Fran Walsh, Philippa Boyens, and Peter Jackson; from Merian C. Cooper and Edgar Wallace's story for the 1933 film Oscar Movies Recommendation: Naomi Watts Naomi Watts, King Kong The biggest disappointment about Peter Jackson's King Kong is that, despite all the p.r. regarding Jackson's fascination with the Merian C. Cooper & Ernest B. Schoedsack 1933 horror classic, this latest remake is considerably closer in spirit — or lack thereof — to the 1976 Dino De Laurentiis production, with (heavy) touches of Jurassic Park and Raiders of the Lost Ark thrown in. In other words, the new King Kong is very much the sort of adventure film someone like Steven Spielberg would make: a technically proficient, unscary, highly sentimental, and shamelessly artificial thrill ride. Filmmakers [...]...
- 3/10/2011
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Check out the cool new images below for Paul Campion's award-winning film, The Devil's Rock. They have screened some early footage at Afm 2010 this week, and is currently in post-production in New Zealand, with Weta providing the cool special effects.
The Devil's Rock was written by Paul Finch, Brett Ihaka and Campion. It stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
Plot:
The Nazi horror flick takes place in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-day. Two Kiwi commands are sent to destroy German gun employments to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy when they discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
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Once again thank you to Bloody-Disgusting for the cool images! ...
The Devil's Rock was written by Paul Finch, Brett Ihaka and Campion. It stars Craig Hall, Matthew Sunderland, Gina Varela and Karl Drinkwater.
Plot:
The Nazi horror flick takes place in the Channel Islands on the eve of D-day. Two Kiwi commands are sent to destroy German gun employments to distract Hitler's forces away from Normandy when they discover a Nazi occult plot to unleash demonic forces to win the war.
I think I've seen this movie?
Once again thank you to Bloody-Disgusting for the cool images! ...
- 11/4/2010
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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