It can take some people quite a long time to finish their passion projects. There are plenty out there that are just like Richard Dreyfuss' character in "Mr. Holland's Opus," with huge aspirations to create the next great symphony, comic book, novel, or painting, but life just gets in the way. Even James Cameron took over a decade to craft his sequels to "Avatar," which itself had been in development for fifteen years before it finally got released in 2009.
On the flip side (and definitely not saying that either category is better since everyone has their own process), there are other people who have no choice but to birth their artistic vision into this world immediately. For example, when Sylvester Stallone wrote the Academy Award-winning sports drama "Rocky" in 1975, he was just as much of an underdog as his titular boxer. While he had some success following the release of "The Lords of Flatbush,...
On the flip side (and definitely not saying that either category is better since everyone has their own process), there are other people who have no choice but to birth their artistic vision into this world immediately. For example, when Sylvester Stallone wrote the Academy Award-winning sports drama "Rocky" in 1975, he was just as much of an underdog as his titular boxer. While he had some success following the release of "The Lords of Flatbush,...
- 1/9/2023
- by Ben F. Silverio
- Slash Film
In one of our occasional Filmmaker podcasts, director, artist and writer Alix Lambert interviews here stunt coordinator Mike Watson, whose work can be seen on HBO’s Westworld, which has its season finale tomorrow night. In addition to Westworld, Watson’s over 70 credits include films like Django Unchained, Hail Caesar!, Lost Highway, Rambo 3 and Silverardo. He was also the stunt coordinator for HBO’s Deadworld, which Lambert wrote for, and for the network’s subsequent David Milch series, John from Cincinnati, on which Lambert was an associate producer. In this wide-ranging conversation, the two discuss Watson’s background, what makes a good fight […]...
- 12/3/2016
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
A family friend is suspected in the triple homicide of a pastor and her two grandsons, according to Sacramento police.
The suspect, Jerod Michael Watson, 52, was issued a felony warrant by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office charging him with triple homicide.
Watson was dating Twanna Lucas, the pastor’s daughter and mother of the two deceased males. Lucas returned home on Saturday night to find her mother and sons dead in a housing complex in south Sacramento, according to CBS News.
Sacramento police said Watson’s whereabouts are unknown and that it is possible he may have fled the state.
The suspect, Jerod Michael Watson, 52, was issued a felony warrant by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office charging him with triple homicide.
Watson was dating Twanna Lucas, the pastor’s daughter and mother of the two deceased males. Lucas returned home on Saturday night to find her mother and sons dead in a housing complex in south Sacramento, according to CBS News.
Sacramento police said Watson’s whereabouts are unknown and that it is possible he may have fled the state.
- 10/20/2016
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Sean Cronin, who will soon be stepping foot in J.K. Rowling’s world of witchcraft and wizardry for Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them later this year, is attached to helm a boxing biopic based on the life and career of British middleweight fighter, Michael Watson.
Variety has the scoop, revealing that the feature now holds the title Michael, and will chart Watson’s gruelling recovery after he was knocked into a coma by Chris Eubank back in ’91. A landmark moment for the sport that witnessed the inimitable Muhammad Ali visit Watson’s bedside, Cronin’s big-screen rendition will also chronicle how the knockout affected the British Board of Boxing Control and, in particular, how the governing body altered the rules when it came to ringside medical care.
Spanning an intense court battle with the Board of Boxing Control to defying the odds to run the London marathon, Cronin...
Variety has the scoop, revealing that the feature now holds the title Michael, and will chart Watson’s gruelling recovery after he was knocked into a coma by Chris Eubank back in ’91. A landmark moment for the sport that witnessed the inimitable Muhammad Ali visit Watson’s bedside, Cronin’s big-screen rendition will also chronicle how the knockout affected the British Board of Boxing Control and, in particular, how the governing body altered the rules when it came to ringside medical care.
Spanning an intense court battle with the Board of Boxing Control to defying the odds to run the London marathon, Cronin...
- 5/24/2016
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Exclusive: Sharon Horgan, Ron Scalpello, Rob Savage films among slate.
UK production outfit Salon Pictures is in Cannes talking to financiers about new Ron Scalpello (Offender) documentary Death or Glory, about the rivalries between successful boxers Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Gerald McClellan.
Also new to Salon’s development slate is horror Seaholme from former Screen Star of Tomorrow writer-director Rob Savage.
The film centres on a group of high-school kids who get more than they bargained for when they adopt a powerful creature they find washed to shore in a small coastal New York town.
Sharon Horgan comedy Meet Me In Ten Years, from writer Frances Poletti, and biopics My Name is Lenny and Churchill are also on the slate.
Salon’s Andrew Kotting drama Ivan & the Dogs and documentaries Gascoigne and The Greatest Iron Man are currently in production.
UK production outfit Salon Pictures is in Cannes talking to financiers about new Ron Scalpello (Offender) documentary Death or Glory, about the rivalries between successful boxers Michael Watson, Nigel Benn, Chris Eubank and Gerald McClellan.
Also new to Salon’s development slate is horror Seaholme from former Screen Star of Tomorrow writer-director Rob Savage.
The film centres on a group of high-school kids who get more than they bargained for when they adopt a powerful creature they find washed to shore in a small coastal New York town.
Sharon Horgan comedy Meet Me In Ten Years, from writer Frances Poletti, and biopics My Name is Lenny and Churchill are also on the slate.
Salon’s Andrew Kotting drama Ivan & the Dogs and documentaries Gascoigne and The Greatest Iron Man are currently in production.
- 5/16/2015
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
NHL coach Paul MacLean came face-to-face with his doppelgänger on live TV last night (January 21). The Ottawa Senators coach became the subject of a social media viral hit when viewers noticed a fan sitting directly behind with a startlingly similar appearance. "I didn't see him," MacLean told NHL.com, adding: "Apparently there's quite a resemblance. I hope he gets as much help [around town] as I do." The man in question was a fan named Mike Watson, who just happened to have a striking resemblance to MacLean. When asked about his popularity on (more)...
- 1/22/2013
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
G.O.O.D. Music rapper's new clip, featuring Nicki Minaj, more than lives up to the advance billing.
By James Montgomery
Big Sean
Photo: MTV News
Big Sean definitely believes in the power of advertising.
After all, he's the man who hung a title like "Dance (A$$)" on his latest single, a handle that was practically guaranteed to attract a certain, uh, clientele. So when it came time to do a video for the song, well, let's just say he needed to deliver the goods. And we are happy to report to all the posterior proponents out there that he has done just that. And then some.
Because the "Dance" video — which premiered online Tuesday — is definitely packing more ass than a Grand Canyon mule tour, thanks in no small part to the contributions of Ms. Nicki Minaj, who shows up midway (in a pair of Union Jack hotpants...
By James Montgomery
Big Sean
Photo: MTV News
Big Sean definitely believes in the power of advertising.
After all, he's the man who hung a title like "Dance (A$$)" on his latest single, a handle that was practically guaranteed to attract a certain, uh, clientele. So when it came time to do a video for the song, well, let's just say he needed to deliver the goods. And we are happy to report to all the posterior proponents out there that he has done just that. And then some.
Because the "Dance" video — which premiered online Tuesday — is definitely packing more ass than a Grand Canyon mule tour, thanks in no small part to the contributions of Ms. Nicki Minaj, who shows up midway (in a pair of Union Jack hotpants...
- 11/2/2011
- MTV Music News
It’s Tuesday! That means it’s time for another Home Invasion post. Home Invasion is a list of DVD & Blu-Ray releases for the week. All descriptions are from Amazon.com unless otherwise noted. We have included buttons for you to order that product which not only makes it easy on you but also helps us pay the bills around here.
Batman: Year One (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Batman: Year One is an animated adaptation of the four issue story arc Batman: Year One. The premiere was at Comic-Con on July 22 and the official release date is October 18, 2011. The film was directed by Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu. It is the 12th film released under the DC Universe Animated Original Movies banner. (from Wikipedia.org)
Buy the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy @ Amazon.com Beware
Shady Grove has many dark secrets among them is the sadistic legend of Shane,...
Batman: Year One (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy)
Batman: Year One is an animated adaptation of the four issue story arc Batman: Year One. The premiere was at Comic-Con on July 22 and the official release date is October 18, 2011. The film was directed by Lauren Montgomery and Sam Liu. It is the 12th film released under the DC Universe Animated Original Movies banner. (from Wikipedia.org)
Buy the Blu-Ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy @ Amazon.com Beware
Shady Grove has many dark secrets among them is the sadistic legend of Shane,...
- 10/18/2011
- by Andy Triefenbach
- Destroy the Brain
Hey peeps! Another cool horror movie I'vve been keeping an eye on for sometime is this cool horror anthology I'm going to introduce you to along with the new poster art. One thing I love is watching something special take its shape and form into something special and I think we have that here. Be sure to head over to Fango and watch the cool trailer for one of the stories, "Lewis" and to see a few images that were posted a few months back.
From the Press Release:
With the projected premiere of the Horror Anthology "Psycho Street" coming around the corner ("Fright Night Film Fest in Louisville Ky, July 22nd) Executive Producer, Marv Blauvelt released the Poster art-work (done by acredited Mid-west horror artist Chris Kuchta...check out his Gallery Of Horrors at www.horrorartist.com.....Muscle Wolf Production's worked with several prestigious Indie Production company's on all four segments of the film.
- 4/7/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
A new episode of Criminal Minds will be airing tonight (while the mid-season finale will be airing on December 15). In tonight's episode the Bau searches inside a gated community to track down a serial killer that's targeting women. Below are promo photos, a synopsis and a trailer for the episode.
Tune in to Criminal Minds tonight at 9:00 p.m. on CBS.
The Bau Searches Inside A Gated New Mexico Community For A Killer Targeting Women, And Hotchner Looks To An FBI Cadet With A Unique Past For Help With The Investigation, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Dec. 8
Rachel Nichols ("Star Trek," "Alias") Guest Stars as Agent Ashley Seaver, An FBI Cadet with a Haunting Past Who Assists the Investigation
"What Happens at Home..." - The Bau searches inside a gated New Mexico community for a killer targeting women, and Hotchner looks to an FBI cadet with a unique past for help with the investigation,...
Tune in to Criminal Minds tonight at 9:00 p.m. on CBS.
The Bau Searches Inside A Gated New Mexico Community For A Killer Targeting Women, And Hotchner Looks To An FBI Cadet With A Unique Past For Help With The Investigation, On "Criminal Minds," Wednesday, Dec. 8
Rachel Nichols ("Star Trek," "Alias") Guest Stars as Agent Ashley Seaver, An FBI Cadet with a Haunting Past Who Assists the Investigation
"What Happens at Home..." - The Bau searches inside a gated New Mexico community for a killer targeting women, and Hotchner looks to an FBI cadet with a unique past for help with the investigation,...
- 12/8/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
If you have Netflix and are a horror fan in need of something to watch this Labor Day weekend, one look at this gargantuan list I compiled of the new terror titles Netflix has added for instant streaming in just the first three days of this month should keep you busy until Labor Day next year. You'll find something for everyone, from older titles to recent releases, famous to obscure, classic to not-so-classic, monsters to maniacs - you name it.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
For the record, I considered compiling this list in alphabetical order or by year of the film's release, but then I realized I had already spent well over an hour just sorting through the massive catalogue of titles Netflix has now made available for instant streaming and realized Labor Day would be over by the time I finished arranging this list in any kind of order. Ready? Here you go.
- 9/3/2010
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Check out red carpet photos from La premiere of New Line Cinema's "Appaloosa" including Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger and more! The preem took place at the Academy Theater / Beverly Hills, CA. on September 18th. The film makes its expansion this weekend into 800+ venues. Also in the cast are Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance Henriksen, Mike Watson, Rex Linn, Tom Bower, Boyd Kestner, Gabriel Marantz. Set in 1882 in the Old West territory of New Mexico, "Appaloosa" revolves around city marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner Everett Hitch (Mortensen), who have made their reputation as peacekeepers in the lawless towns springing up in the untamed land.
- 9/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out red carpet photos from La premiere of New Line Cinema's "Appaloosa" including Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger and more! The preem took place at the Academy Theater / Beverly Hills, CA. on September 18th. The film makes its expansion this weekend into 800+ venues. Also in the cast are Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance Henriksen, Mike Watson, Rex Linn, Tom Bower, Boyd Kestner, Gabriel Marantz. Set in 1882 in the Old West territory of New Mexico, "Appaloosa" revolves around city marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner Everett Hitch (Mortensen), who have made their reputation as peacekeepers in the lawless towns springing up in the untamed land.
- 9/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out red carpet photos from La premiere of New Line Cinema's "Appaloosa" including Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger and more! The preem took place at the Academy Theater / Beverly Hills, CA. on September 18th. The film makes its expansion this weekend into 800+ venues. Also in the cast are Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance Henriksen, Mike Watson, Rex Linn, Tom Bower, Boyd Kestner, Gabriel Marantz. Oscar nominee Viggo Mortensen ("Eastern Promises"), four-time Oscar nominee Ed Harris ("Pollock"), Academy Award winner Renee Zellweger ("Cold Mountain") and Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons ("Reversal of Fortune") star in the Western "Appaloosa," adapted from the Robert B. Parker novel. All images copyright© Albert L. Ortega / PR Photos Set in 1882 in the Old West territory of New Mexico, "Appaloosa" revolves around city marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner Everett Hitch (Mortensen), who have made their reputation as peacekeepers in the...
- 9/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Check out red carpet photos from La premiere of New Line Cinema's "Appaloosa" including Ed Harris, Viggo Mortensen, Renee Zellweger and more! The preem took place at the Academy Theater / Beverly Hills, CA. on September 18th. The film makes its expansion this weekend into 800+ venues. Also in the cast are Jeremy Irons, Timothy Spall, Lance Henriksen, Mike Watson, Rex Linn, Tom Bower, Boyd Kestner, Gabriel Marantz. Set in 1882 in the Old West territory of New Mexico, "Appaloosa" revolves around city marshal Virgil Cole (Harris) and his deputy and partner Everett Hitch (Mortensen), who have made their reputation as peacekeepers in the lawless towns springing up in the untamed land.
- 9/26/2008
- Upcoming-Movies.com
London -- Genre filmmakers are about to get another distribution option.
Beginning in November, Film Lounge, a U.K.-based Web site aimed squarely at the lads' market, will provide a global digital distribution outlet for indie films.
Founded by Terry Stone, Mike Watson and Anthony Nottage, the Film Lounge site will offer producers and directors a tailored distribution campaign and an opportunity to earn revenue "from distribution that they might otherwise not see," Stone told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. He said that cutting out the sales agent and existing exclusively online will mean an increase in the revenue going directly to the producers.
Stone said he and his team will handpick 60 titles to feature on the site in the first year so as not to offer the potential consumer "too much distraction."
In the first three months of launch, all films will be available to stream or download for a flat fee of 1.99 pounds ($3.90) a pop. That will jump to 4.99 pounds ($10) per film, depending on a star system based on reviews. Targeting males 18-35, all titles will carry an 18 certificate and will be from genres including horror, martial arts and humor.
The plan is to split revenue from downloads or streaming on a quarterly basis with a net monitoring system in place.
Stone said a "conservative estimate" should see each title generate 15,000 downloads a month.
The trio anticipates an expenditure of 3 million pounds ($5.9 million) for the site's first year. Among the titles already signed up for digital distribution is Julian Gilbey's "Reckoning Day."...
Beginning in November, Film Lounge, a U.K.-based Web site aimed squarely at the lads' market, will provide a global digital distribution outlet for indie films.
Founded by Terry Stone, Mike Watson and Anthony Nottage, the Film Lounge site will offer producers and directors a tailored distribution campaign and an opportunity to earn revenue "from distribution that they might otherwise not see," Stone told The Hollywood Reporter on Wednesday. He said that cutting out the sales agent and existing exclusively online will mean an increase in the revenue going directly to the producers.
Stone said he and his team will handpick 60 titles to feature on the site in the first year so as not to offer the potential consumer "too much distraction."
In the first three months of launch, all films will be available to stream or download for a flat fee of 1.99 pounds ($3.90) a pop. That will jump to 4.99 pounds ($10) per film, depending on a star system based on reviews. Targeting males 18-35, all titles will carry an 18 certificate and will be from genres including horror, martial arts and humor.
The plan is to split revenue from downloads or streaming on a quarterly basis with a net monitoring system in place.
Stone said a "conservative estimate" should see each title generate 15,000 downloads a month.
The trio anticipates an expenditure of 3 million pounds ($5.9 million) for the site's first year. Among the titles already signed up for digital distribution is Julian Gilbey's "Reckoning Day."...
- 7/9/2008
- by By Stuart Kemp
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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