Five helmers are set to participate in the 2017-18 CBS Directors Initiative. Jennifer Derwingson, Paige Morrow Kimball, A. Laura James, Maria Burton and Kevin Berlandi will take part in the program, which gives experienced directors access to showrunners, executives, managers and agents and allow the opportunity to shadow CBS Television Network and CBS Television Studio shows throughout the year. In its 14th year, the program helps directors develop strategic objectives…...
- 10/18/2017
- Deadline TV
Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 11, “Sisters of Mercy”
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Rachel Goldenberg
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
Thus far, Z Nation has felt extraordinarily uneven. There has been a lack of cohesiveness between the episodes that makes it feel like viewers could jump in at any point given minimal knowledge on the series, because almost every dramatic arc that is presented ends before a given episode has concluded, making room for whatever is to come in subsequent weeks. Although this is a valid critique, by this point it is starting to feel like viewers are just going to have to accept Z Nation for what it is- an uncomplicated action-drama with more emphasis on the action than the drama. The survivors have repeatedly faced troublesome but ultimately surmountable situations in the span of each forty minute installment with no profound overall plot arc to the...
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Rachel Goldenberg
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
Thus far, Z Nation has felt extraordinarily uneven. There has been a lack of cohesiveness between the episodes that makes it feel like viewers could jump in at any point given minimal knowledge on the series, because almost every dramatic arc that is presented ends before a given episode has concluded, making room for whatever is to come in subsequent weeks. Although this is a valid critique, by this point it is starting to feel like viewers are just going to have to accept Z Nation for what it is- an uncomplicated action-drama with more emphasis on the action than the drama. The survivors have repeatedly faced troublesome but ultimately surmountable situations in the span of each forty minute installment with no profound overall plot arc to the...
- 11/22/2014
- by Richelle Charkot
- SoundOnSight
Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 8: “Zunami”
Written by John Hyams
Directed by Jennifer Derwingson
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
There is always room to play with clichés in zombie features. If the choice is deliberate, using clichés can act as a good-humoured nod between the filmmakers and the audience, because there is an understanding that what is occurring is passé or predictable and instead of trying to pass it off as original, the film or series celebrates the fact that it is overused and has some fun with it. With that being said, there is a very fine line between using a cliché as a clever and knowing jab, and tired and lazy writing that lacks self-awareness. The latter unfortunately occurs in Z Nation’s latest installment, “Zunami”, which is even more disappointing, because the show is otherwise laden with originality.
The group of survivors face yet another...
Written by John Hyams
Directed by Jennifer Derwingson
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
There is always room to play with clichés in zombie features. If the choice is deliberate, using clichés can act as a good-humoured nod between the filmmakers and the audience, because there is an understanding that what is occurring is passé or predictable and instead of trying to pass it off as original, the film or series celebrates the fact that it is overused and has some fun with it. With that being said, there is a very fine line between using a cliché as a clever and knowing jab, and tired and lazy writing that lacks self-awareness. The latter unfortunately occurs in Z Nation’s latest installment, “Zunami”, which is even more disappointing, because the show is otherwise laden with originality.
The group of survivors face yet another...
- 11/1/2014
- by Richelle Charkot
- SoundOnSight
Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 6: “Resurrection Z”
Written by Craig Engler
Directed by John Hyams
Episode 7: “Welcome to Fu-Bar”
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Abram Cox
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
With the unexpected death of Charles Garnett (Tom Everett Scott) in “Resurrection Z”, Z Nation continues to present different edges to the old zombie themes. Although midway into the season it struggled with pacing and balancing drama with action, after “Welcome to Fu-Bar” it appears as though the show is back on track to wrap up an exciting season.
In its first few episodes, Z Nation aimed to be a schlocky homage in the style of The Asylum’s preceding films like Sharknado, which can work for an hour and a half feature, but does not necessarily elongate well into a television series. The main problem with Z Nation‘s mid-season episodes is that the...
Written by Craig Engler
Directed by John Hyams
Episode 7: “Welcome to Fu-Bar”
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Abram Cox
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
With the unexpected death of Charles Garnett (Tom Everett Scott) in “Resurrection Z”, Z Nation continues to present different edges to the old zombie themes. Although midway into the season it struggled with pacing and balancing drama with action, after “Welcome to Fu-Bar” it appears as though the show is back on track to wrap up an exciting season.
In its first few episodes, Z Nation aimed to be a schlocky homage in the style of The Asylum’s preceding films like Sharknado, which can work for an hour and a half feature, but does not necessarily elongate well into a television series. The main problem with Z Nation‘s mid-season episodes is that the...
- 10/26/2014
- by Richelle Charkot
- SoundOnSight
Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 5, “Home Sweet Zombie”
Written by Luis Prieto
Directed by Jennifer Derwingson
Airs Fridays at 10pm Et on Syfy
Although the prior four episodes of Z Nation are characteristically fast paced, they each capably handled their plot and character growth without presenting anything that felt especially uneven or hurried. Unfortunately in this past episode, “Home Sweet Zombie,” there is a distinct feeling that some dramatic developments came into play far too quickly, which weakens the overall tone of the show that had before remained fun and mentally un-demanding. If the culminating episodes can balance the drama in the characters’ stories with the light-hearted guts and gore that Z Nation does so well, there is a substantial amount of promise for the season, but after this episode, it appears as though the creators have not quite mastered how to pair genuinely compelling writing with exploitation-level violence. Although an...
Written by Luis Prieto
Directed by Jennifer Derwingson
Airs Fridays at 10pm Et on Syfy
Although the prior four episodes of Z Nation are characteristically fast paced, they each capably handled their plot and character growth without presenting anything that felt especially uneven or hurried. Unfortunately in this past episode, “Home Sweet Zombie,” there is a distinct feeling that some dramatic developments came into play far too quickly, which weakens the overall tone of the show that had before remained fun and mentally un-demanding. If the culminating episodes can balance the drama in the characters’ stories with the light-hearted guts and gore that Z Nation does so well, there is a substantial amount of promise for the season, but after this episode, it appears as though the creators have not quite mastered how to pair genuinely compelling writing with exploitation-level violence. Although an...
- 10/11/2014
- by Richelle Charkot
- SoundOnSight
Z Nation, Season 1, Episode 3, “Philly Feast”
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Luis Prieto
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
The art of satire is sometimes difficult to accomplish successfully. Taking an element in pop culture that has become clichéd and subtly mocking it can unfortunately often be misunderstood by a large portion of its audience. Z Nation, with its consistent biting, farcical episodes, is so boisterous and bad-for-the-sake-of-bad that it is understandable why its wit may be difficult to read as purposeful. But due to some hilariously asinine scenes, viewers of the show can continue to rejoice in the ridiculous, which strengthens the spoof, rather than criticize what might weaken a standard drama.
Z Nation continues to present plot clichés from the zombie genre. In this episode, it introduces a group who have pushed their moral compasses too far out of reach and become a threat to anyone...
Written by Jennifer Derwingson
Directed by Luis Prieto
Airs Fridays at 10pm Est on Syfy
The art of satire is sometimes difficult to accomplish successfully. Taking an element in pop culture that has become clichéd and subtly mocking it can unfortunately often be misunderstood by a large portion of its audience. Z Nation, with its consistent biting, farcical episodes, is so boisterous and bad-for-the-sake-of-bad that it is understandable why its wit may be difficult to read as purposeful. But due to some hilariously asinine scenes, viewers of the show can continue to rejoice in the ridiculous, which strengthens the spoof, rather than criticize what might weaken a standard drama.
Z Nation continues to present plot clichés from the zombie genre. In this episode, it introduces a group who have pushed their moral compasses too far out of reach and become a threat to anyone...
- 9/27/2014
- by Richelle Charkot
- SoundOnSight
Director: John Hyams. Writers: Karl Schaefer, Craig Engler, Michael Cassutt and Jennifer Derwingson. Cast: Kellita Smith, DJ Qualls, and Michael Welch. "Z Nation" is a new zombie themed series, from the SyFy Network. Two episodes from the series have been released to date. "Fracking Zombies" is the latest episode to debut, on September 19th, 2014. Hammond (Harold Perrineau) is long gone. Now, the survivors of a ruthless zombie attack must band together on the road to California. Though, their destination might have already been overrun. In "Fracking Zombies," the characters stop off at a large post-apocalyptic looking refinery, while a communication officer languishes in the Arctic. This episode offered lots of creepy settings and even a few interesting characterizations. "Z Nation" and this latest episode have a few interesting stories to tell, in the zombie apocalypse. The main storyline focused on one group at the refinery. They are in need of...
- 9/21/2014
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Here are the 10 lessons found in this instructional video, And Soon The Darkness How To Get Kidnapped In Argentina:
1. Be a skinny, pretty white girl. Nobody wants dark meat.
2. Go on a guided tour of the country, but quickly abandon it and strike out on your own with little other than a change of clothes and flip flops.
3. Make sure neither of you speaks the local language.
4. Be condescending as fuck to all of the locals.
5. Hole up in a teeny bungalow. Don't lock the doors.
6. Dress nice and slutty (note: not really, but the film plays it as such), go to the local townie bar and proceed to get hammered. Then, dance all seductive-like with the local boys. Look to The Accused for inspiration, if need be. Remember: Nice girls don't get kidnapped. Slutty girls? You got what's comin' your trampy way.
7. Make sure all of the menacing, dark-skinned...
1. Be a skinny, pretty white girl. Nobody wants dark meat.
2. Go on a guided tour of the country, but quickly abandon it and strike out on your own with little other than a change of clothes and flip flops.
3. Make sure neither of you speaks the local language.
4. Be condescending as fuck to all of the locals.
5. Hole up in a teeny bungalow. Don't lock the doors.
6. Dress nice and slutty (note: not really, but the film plays it as such), go to the local townie bar and proceed to get hammered. Then, dance all seductive-like with the local boys. Look to The Accused for inspiration, if need be. Remember: Nice girls don't get kidnapped. Slutty girls? You got what's comin' your trampy way.
7. Make sure all of the menacing, dark-skinned...
- 1/12/2011
- by TK
Christmas comes to an end and a New Year of darkness beckons. In this horrifying upcoming season two notable films will be made available; they include Anchor Bay Entertainment's And Soon the Darkness and Resident Evil: Afterlife from Sony Pictures. The former film involves kidnapping, extortion and murder in a beautiful locale, while the second shows fans the coming reality of a zombie apocalypse. Dig into both films to find horrifying cinematic gems below (special features).
And Soon the Darkness
The synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers seems to close in on the girls but Ellie only has eyes for moody bad boy Chucho.
And Soon the Darkness
The synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers seems to close in on the girls but Ellie only has eyes for moody bad boy Chucho.
- 12/27/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
And Soon the Darkness is a remake of Robert Fuest's 1970 film of the same name. This latest film's location has changed from France to Argentina, with a similar plotline involving a disappearing tourist linking both. Now, a movie clip for the 2010 film is available.
The short reel shows Stephanie (Odette Yustman) searching for her friend Ellie (Amber Heard), with an overly friendly tourist (Karl Urban). Bloodstains mark Ellie's last location. Check out the clip below.
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Heard) and Stephanie (Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers seems to close in on the girls but Ellie only has eyes for moody bad boy Chucho. Next day, after they...
The short reel shows Stephanie (Odette Yustman) searching for her friend Ellie (Amber Heard), with an overly friendly tourist (Karl Urban). Bloodstains mark Ellie's last location. Check out the clip below.
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Heard) and Stephanie (Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers seems to close in on the girls but Ellie only has eyes for moody bad boy Chucho. Next day, after they...
- 12/12/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
HollywoodNews.com: The Cast of David Fincher’s “The Social Network,” which include Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Josh Pence, Brenda Song, Rashida Jones, Douglas Urbanski and Rooney Mara, were recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the “Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.”
About Jesse Eisenberg
Trained in theater and film, Jesse Eisenberg (Mark Zuckerberg) made his feature film debut in the 2002 independent film “Rodger Dodger,” in which he starred opposite Campbell Scott and for which he was nominated for a Gotham Award.
For his performance in “The Squid and the Whale” opposite Laura Linney and Jeff Daniels, Eisenberg received nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2009, he starred in “Adventureland” for director Greg Mottola and in “Zombieland” for director Ruben Fleischer. For these films, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award. Eisenberg has...
About Jesse Eisenberg
Trained in theater and film, Jesse Eisenberg (Mark Zuckerberg) made his feature film debut in the 2002 independent film “Rodger Dodger,” in which he starred opposite Campbell Scott and for which he was nominated for a Gotham Award.
For his performance in “The Squid and the Whale” opposite Laura Linney and Jeff Daniels, Eisenberg received nominations for an Independent Spirit Award and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2009, he starred in “Adventureland” for director Greg Mottola and in “Zombieland” for director Ruben Fleischer. For these films, he was nominated for a BAFTA Award. Eisenberg has...
- 11/4/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
HollywoodNews.com: The 14th Annual Hollywood Film Festival and Hollywood Awards, presented by Starz, are pleased to announce that the Cast of David Fincher’s “The Social Network,” Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield, Justin Timberlake, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Josh Pence, Brenda Song, Rashida Jones, Douglas Urbanski and Rooney Mara, will be recognized at the Hollywood Awards Gala Ceremony with the “Hollywood Ensemble Acting Award.”
Previously announced honorees for this year’s Hollywood Awards Gala include: Sean Penn for the “Humanitarian Award”; Sylvester Stallone for the “Career Achievement Award”; Annette Bening for the “Actress Award”; Robert Duvall for the “Actor Award”; Helena Bonham Carter for the “Supporting Actress Award”; Sam Rockwell for the “Supporting Actor Award”; Zach Galifianakis for the “Comedy Actor Award”; Andrew Garfield for the “Breakthrough Actor Award”; Mia Wasikowska for the “Breakthrough Actress Award”; Jennifer Lawrence for the “New Hollywood Award”; Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary for the...
Previously announced honorees for this year’s Hollywood Awards Gala include: Sean Penn for the “Humanitarian Award”; Sylvester Stallone for the “Career Achievement Award”; Annette Bening for the “Actress Award”; Robert Duvall for the “Actor Award”; Helena Bonham Carter for the “Supporting Actress Award”; Sam Rockwell for the “Supporting Actor Award”; Zach Galifianakis for the “Comedy Actor Award”; Andrew Garfield for the “Breakthrough Actor Award”; Mia Wasikowska for the “Breakthrough Actress Award”; Jennifer Lawrence for the “New Hollywood Award”; Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary for the...
- 10/19/2010
- by Linny Lum
- Hollywoodnews.com
And Soon the Darkness PosterAnd Soon the Darkness is a remake of a "1970 British Thriller," (Uhm) which now has a higher quality poster and trailer, before its release. In the clip below, two girls go travelling in Argentina until one girl goes missing under mysterious circumstances. The clip is enticing, as the remaining girl tries to take on a local criminal element while testing out a very charming and overly helpful tourist. Anchor Bay will release this film through a limited theatrical run December 17th; this film company will then follow-up with a release of this thriller December 28th. Check out the clip inside.
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's.
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's.
- 10/9/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Some very interesting news out of Cannes as Anchor Bay Films has acquired North American rights to Marcos Efron's remake of the 1970 British thriller And Soon The Darkness starring the ever-so-sexy Amber Heard (Mandy Lane, Zombieland, The Stepfather) and Odette Yustman (Cloverfield, The Unborn) in a reported seven-figure deal. Why so interesting? Insiders from Afm, Berlin and Cannes tell Bloody Disgusting that this thriller is absolutely terrible. You'll be able to find out for yourself when this goes theatrical this coming autumn. Karl Urban and Adriana Barraza also star in the story about two girls whose bike tour through a remote part of Argentina becomes a terrifying ordeal after one of them goes missing. Jennifer Derwingson co-wrote the screenplay with Efron.
- 5/14/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
And Soon the Darkness was recently shown at the American Film Market and now an official one-sheet and synopsis are available for this Marcos Efron film. And Soon the Darkness stars Amber Heard (Zombieland) and Odette Yustman (Cloverfield). These two lovely lasses find more than they bargained for in the foothills of Argentina while on a bicycle tour. Things move from adventurous contentment to desperate frustration quickly when Stephanie and Ellie cross paths with local thug Chucho (Michael Noher). Have a look at all the details on this horror remake until a trailer arrives shortly.
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers...
A synopsis for And Soon the Darkness:
"Ellie (Amber Heard) and Stephanie (Odette Yustman), early 20s, have left their cycling tour group to go it alone around Argentina, looking for breathtaking scenery, adventure, fun - in Ellie's case - and closure from love gone wrong in Stephanie's. In the small town of Alemana, dangers...
- 1/1/2010
- by Michael Ross Allen
- 28 Days Later Analysis
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