If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
"Interstellar" star Anne Hathaway was on "The Tonight Show" Monday night, talking about how she got the date wrong for a Matthew McConaughey party and she and her husband accidentally showed up at his house the next day. She actually got the date wrong twice. She also crashed a different party with McConaughey. Anne had to talk about McConaughey at the American Cinematheque gala and she didn't know him too well so she wasn't sure what to say. Then it turns out she had to follow Sandra Bullock, who is not someone you want to follow. Then Anne went to say the first line of her speech ... and the teleprompter broke.
"Interstellar" star Anne Hathaway was on "The Tonight Show" Monday night, talking about how she got the date wrong for a Matthew McConaughey party and she and her husband accidentally showed up at his house the next day. She actually got the date wrong twice. She also crashed a different party with McConaughey. Anne had to talk about McConaughey at the American Cinematheque gala and she didn't know him too well so she wasn't sure what to say. Then it turns out she had to follow Sandra Bullock, who is not someone you want to follow. Then Anne went to say the first line of her speech ... and the teleprompter broke.
- 11/4/2014
- by Gina Carbone
- Moviefone
Did this episode blow everyone's minds? The plot totally thickened, and we found out more and more about the Snow Queen and what she wants, plus, we learned that Charming isn't the only person from Storybrooke who met Anna ... By the end, the questions are endless and we pretty much need a nap from information overload. Let's take a look at what happened this week.
Belle and Her Quest for Knowledge
First thing first, Belle's the realest! Because she cannot remember how her mother died, despite witnessing the whole ordeal, and she goes against her father to seek out the truth. This results in her heading to Arendelle. Oh, isn't that were Anna and Elsa are from? So why hasn't she told anyone about her little escapade to this frozen land?
Belle and Anna: Two Peas In a Pod
While on her journey, Belle meets Anna. Shocker, huh? Anna guides her to the rock trolls,...
Belle and Her Quest for Knowledge
First thing first, Belle's the realest! Because she cannot remember how her mother died, despite witnessing the whole ordeal, and she goes against her father to seek out the truth. This results in her heading to Arendelle. Oh, isn't that were Anna and Elsa are from? So why hasn't she told anyone about her little escapade to this frozen land?
Belle and Anna: Two Peas In a Pod
While on her journey, Belle meets Anna. Shocker, huh? Anna guides her to the rock trolls,...
- 11/3/2014
- by Cydney Fisher
- Moviefone
It’s such a pertinent question to the ongoing storyline of The Walking Dead yet it’s barely been addressed in nearly three episodes: What the heck happened to Beth? Even Beth’s half-sister Maggie went off with Abraham and Co. on the mission to Washington last week without so much as saying to anyone, “Hey, if anyone finds Beth tell her…”
We know that Daryl remembers though, and at the end of episode two, he and Carol took off after the mysterious blue car with the painted white cross on its back window. This week, we find out where that car comes from, where it took Beth, and all while getting another abject lesson in how the best intentions of good Samaritans can be tainted and corrupted in a post-apocalyptic world.
Long story short, Beth ended up a Grady Memorial Hospital in the heart of not-so-beautiful downtown Atlanta. A...
We know that Daryl remembers though, and at the end of episode two, he and Carol took off after the mysterious blue car with the painted white cross on its back window. This week, we find out where that car comes from, where it took Beth, and all while getting another abject lesson in how the best intentions of good Samaritans can be tainted and corrupted in a post-apocalyptic world.
Long story short, Beth ended up a Grady Memorial Hospital in the heart of not-so-beautiful downtown Atlanta. A...
- 11/3/2014
- by Adam A. Donaldson
- We Got This Covered
I’m from New York.
I’m a New Yorker who has lived the last 20 years in Los Angeles or La, as it’s commonly called. La is where my life is now; driven here quite literally by an offer I couldn’t refuse.
Despite the often-racist policies of City Hall and its Choke-An-Unarmed-Black-Man-to-Death police force, NYC will always be my home. Every New Yorker will tell you that the city becomes part of you. There’s something about growing up in New York that taints your view of any other city. When New Yorkers leave New York, they may move, but they don’t relocate.
My body may live in La, but my heart and soul still reside in New York.
When the towers fell, I spent the entire day on the phone with Denys Cowan. We were both in La less than 10 minutes from each other, yet we...
I’m a New Yorker who has lived the last 20 years in Los Angeles or La, as it’s commonly called. La is where my life is now; driven here quite literally by an offer I couldn’t refuse.
Despite the often-racist policies of City Hall and its Choke-An-Unarmed-Black-Man-to-Death police force, NYC will always be my home. Every New Yorker will tell you that the city becomes part of you. There’s something about growing up in New York that taints your view of any other city. When New Yorkers leave New York, they may move, but they don’t relocate.
My body may live in La, but my heart and soul still reside in New York.
When the towers fell, I spent the entire day on the phone with Denys Cowan. We were both in La less than 10 minutes from each other, yet we...
- 10/29/2014
- by Michael Davis
- Comicmix.com
Is it Oliver, Barry or Ray? Emily Bett Rickards breaks down who is the best fit for 'Arrow's Felicity!
All hail Felicity Smoak!
Not only is Arrow's leading lady one of the most intelligent women featured on television today, her quirky yet endearing personality has made her one of the most relatable, and instantly likeable characters in The CW's history — a feat that is not easily achieved.
It's no wonder that three of the network's most attractive alpha males are vying for Felicity's affection, intelligence, and compassion. To get the scoop on what's next for Ms. Smoak's love-life, we chatted with Emily Bett Rickards about which superhero has the potential to steal her heart.
Read on for exclusive details on the future of Felicity's bruised relationship with Oliver (Stephen Amell), her fast-paced connection with Barry (Grant Gustin), and her intellectually stimulating interactions with Ray (Brandon Routh).
Pics: 'The Flash' has a [link...
All hail Felicity Smoak!
Not only is Arrow's leading lady one of the most intelligent women featured on television today, her quirky yet endearing personality has made her one of the most relatable, and instantly likeable characters in The CW's history — a feat that is not easily achieved.
It's no wonder that three of the network's most attractive alpha males are vying for Felicity's affection, intelligence, and compassion. To get the scoop on what's next for Ms. Smoak's love-life, we chatted with Emily Bett Rickards about which superhero has the potential to steal her heart.
Read on for exclusive details on the future of Felicity's bruised relationship with Oliver (Stephen Amell), her fast-paced connection with Barry (Grant Gustin), and her intellectually stimulating interactions with Ray (Brandon Routh).
Pics: 'The Flash' has a [link...
- 10/29/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
The Hype Cycle: Contenders Arrive in Theaters
Excuse the absence in this column for the last few weeks. I’ve been covering the Chicago International Film Festival, catching up with a few of the Foreign Language Oscar contenders while there. Now however, many of these movies are finally making their ways into theaters, providing an extra wrinkle into the race as both critics and fans weigh in on their quality… click here to read the full article.
31 Days of Horror: 200 Greatest Horror Films
The hardest part about choosing my favourite horror films of all time, is deciding what stays and what goes. I started with a list that featured over 200 titles, and I think it took more time to pick and choose between them, than to actually sit down and write each capsule review. In order to hold on to my sanity, I decided to not include short films, documentaries,...
Excuse the absence in this column for the last few weeks. I’ve been covering the Chicago International Film Festival, catching up with a few of the Foreign Language Oscar contenders while there. Now however, many of these movies are finally making their ways into theaters, providing an extra wrinkle into the race as both critics and fans weigh in on their quality… click here to read the full article.
31 Days of Horror: 200 Greatest Horror Films
The hardest part about choosing my favourite horror films of all time, is deciding what stays and what goes. I started with a list that featured over 200 titles, and I think it took more time to pick and choose between them, than to actually sit down and write each capsule review. In order to hold on to my sanity, I decided to not include short films, documentaries,...
- 10/26/2014
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
Fgl follows Jason Aldean and Blake Shelton straight to the top of the charts.
Florida Georgia Line has reason to celebrate today: they just nabbed their first No. 1 album.
The country duo tops the Billboard 200 chart with their sophomore album Anything Goes, selling more than 197,000 copies in its first week. Fgl's 2012 debut Here's to the Good Times previously peaked at No. 4 on the same chart and has sold 2.1 million copies to date.
Watch: 5 Things to Know About 'Anything Goes'
"There's something for everybody on this record," Fgl's Brian Kelley told ETonline ahead of the release. "The point of this album is to put it in and listen to it all the way down, and repeat."
Anything Goes is the third country album in as many weeks to reach the Billboard 200 pinnacle. Last week, Jason Aldean earned his second No. 1 album with Old Boots, New Dirt (this week the album slips to No. 2) and another...
Florida Georgia Line has reason to celebrate today: they just nabbed their first No. 1 album.
The country duo tops the Billboard 200 chart with their sophomore album Anything Goes, selling more than 197,000 copies in its first week. Fgl's 2012 debut Here's to the Good Times previously peaked at No. 4 on the same chart and has sold 2.1 million copies to date.
Watch: 5 Things to Know About 'Anything Goes'
"There's something for everybody on this record," Fgl's Brian Kelley told ETonline ahead of the release. "The point of this album is to put it in and listen to it all the way down, and repeat."
Anything Goes is the third country album in as many weeks to reach the Billboard 200 pinnacle. Last week, Jason Aldean earned his second No. 1 album with Old Boots, New Dirt (this week the album slips to No. 2) and another...
- 10/22/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
If you're like us and value your sleep, you probably nodded off into your Ambien dreamland before the party started on post-prime time TV. Don't worry; we've got you covered. Here's the best of what happened last night on late night.
Hate your cellphone's ringtone? Well you're in luck, because Sting visited "The Tonight Show," debuted his own version of ringtones (henceforth known as STINGtones), and even recorded an outgoing message for an audience member. Our Marimba alarm will never be the same.
Rachel Maddow hit up "Late Night" to talk about what Democrats are doing wrong going into the midterm elections, and she had some pretty interesting things to say about the party. Long story short, they might not have the "killer instinct" needed to succeed.
Scandal's Portia de Rossi showed up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about the rumor that she's having a baby with Ellen.
Hate your cellphone's ringtone? Well you're in luck, because Sting visited "The Tonight Show," debuted his own version of ringtones (henceforth known as STINGtones), and even recorded an outgoing message for an audience member. Our Marimba alarm will never be the same.
Rachel Maddow hit up "Late Night" to talk about what Democrats are doing wrong going into the midterm elections, and she had some pretty interesting things to say about the party. Long story short, they might not have the "killer instinct" needed to succeed.
Scandal's Portia de Rossi showed up on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" to talk about the rumor that she's having a baby with Ellen.
- 10/17/2014
- by Mehera Bonner
- Moviefone
After seeing ABC’s Of Death 2 at Fantastic Fest (you can read my review of the film Here), I was able to sit down with the director of one of my favorite shorts in the anthology – Larry Fessenden. His short “N is for Nexus” is a break-neck countdown through the streets of New York as Halloween night approaches. A couple preparing their Frankenstein costumes for a party sets in motion a series of events that intersect and slowly affect one another, leading to a devastating conclusion. Fessenden is practically a legend in the indie horror genre. He has worked as an actor, cinematographer, writer and director since the later 70’s and has created a named for himself with such feature films like Habit, Wendigo, and The Last Winter, while also appearing in films like I Sell The Dead, Stake Land, and Jug Face. I was lucky enough to sit down...
- 10/14/2014
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
After seeing ABC’S Of Death 2 at Fantastic Fest (you can read my review of the film Here), I was able to sit down with the director of my favorite short in the anthology – Chris Nash. His short “Z is for Zygote” is about a pregnant woman left by her husband to survive in a cabin during the winter months. She takes a special root each day to satisfy her needs. It’s what happens when the roots runs out that will have horror fans twisting in their seats. Nash has previously directed a series of shorts called the Skinfection Trilogy. You can find those shorts through his Vimeo page by clicking Here.
The interview below does contain some spoilers to his short film. If you don’t want to have it ruined for you, go check out ABC’S Of Death 2 on VOD right now and then come back...
The interview below does contain some spoilers to his short film. If you don’t want to have it ruined for you, go check out ABC’S Of Death 2 on VOD right now and then come back...
- 10/3/2014
- by Michael Haffner
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Seahawks Qb Russell Wilson says he was a violent bully as a child -- and often beat up other kids Badly -- but says he learned to curb his violent tendencies and says it's time other NFL stars did too. Wilson just penned an article for ThePlayersTribune.com -- in an effort to address the domestic violence issues in the NFL.In the article, Wilson writes:"I used to beat people up. Truthfully, I used...
- 10/2/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
So on Monday, I watched the Gotham series premiere with about 8 million of my friends. I started writing a column about the show and what it says (accidentally and/or purposefully) about the role of Batman in pop culture right now. But working on that column got me thinking more generally about Batman: A character who has been around for 75 years, a figure in my cultural consciousness since before my memory begins. The next thing I knew, I was making a list of my favorite Batman things–the movies, the TV shows, the vividly recalled comic book story arcs and standalone issues,...
- 9/29/2014
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
There are movies you should see and movies you need to see. By now, it’s my hope that our little corner of the Internet has guided you toward the latter. It’s hard out there with movie ticket prices rising and economic recovery in progress. Seeing every movie in a theater just isn’t plausible for everyone. Sometimes guidance is needed. So here’s some guidance for you: if you like action movies — I’m talking a real knock-down, drag-out shoot ‘em up with a high body count and plenty of style. If you’ve ever yearned for a movie where Keanu Reeves shoots a lot of people very directly in the face. Even if you haven’t yearned for that last part: John Wick is a movie you need to see. The experience of seeing John Wick at this year’s Fantastic Fest in Austin was reminiscent of seeing Gareth Evans’ The Raid the first...
- 9/23/2014
- by Neil Miller
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
A wise man once sang, "What ever happened to predictability? The milkman, the paperboy, evening TV." Well, what ever happened to our lives after Full House went off the air? Long story short, the collective hearts of America were broken, but our lives went on anyway. However, there has been some buzz recently about a Full House revival, and we have five reasons why it may come true . . . Have mercy!
- 9/12/2014
- by Matthew-Rodrigues
- Popsugar.com
While most people who consider themselves a fan of a movie typically celebrate that fanhood with the occasional reference or rewatch, there are others who just feel compelled to try and bring the fictional reality to life. Take, for example, this guy, who was inspired to build Matt Damon's exoskeleton suit from Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi action film Elysium: Ee've seen the world of comic books inspire geeks to create things like Spider-Man web shooters, Iron Man laser gauntlets, and retractable Wolverine claws, but this is obviously a bit different. Long story short: he saw Matt Damon's exoskeleton in Elysium and said to himself, "I can make that." The video above comes from YouTube user The Hacksmith, who has a channel completely packed with videos like the one seen above, featuring the host building all kinds of crazy cool gadgets and devices. While most of the...
- 9/1/2014
- cinemablend.com
Those people down there. They’re never small to me. Don’t make assumptions about how far I will go to protect them, because I’ve already come a very long way. And unlike you, I do not expect to reach the Promised Land.
About two years ago, I found Doctor Who on Netflix. This is a classic better-late-than-never situation. At that point, the Doctor Who notion—calling it a “franchise” feels reductive—had been in a perpetual state of existence for 49 years. Long story short, assuming you don’t know: Time-traveling alien named the Doctor goes on adventures. Real name unknown,...
About two years ago, I found Doctor Who on Netflix. This is a classic better-late-than-never situation. At that point, the Doctor Who notion—calling it a “franchise” feels reductive—had been in a perpetual state of existence for 49 years. Long story short, assuming you don’t know: Time-traveling alien named the Doctor goes on adventures. Real name unknown,...
- 8/29/2014
- by Darren Franich
- EW.com - PopWatch
"True Blood" is officially over, and we're currently covered in a combination of tears, comfort food, and Eric Northman posters. HBO's long-standing vampire drama went all out for its finale season, by which we mean they killed off half the population of Bon Temps -- including Bill Compton. Despite Sookie Stackhouse's fairy feels, Bill met his maker in the"True Blood" final moments -- but his demise is just the tip of the iceberg.
Ready to take a walk down memory lane and revisit this season's goriest, most fangtastic deaths? Well, we've rounded up every obliteration for you to look back on (with GIFs, of course!), so go ahead and pour one out for our fallen homies.
Name: Tara Thornton Time of Death: Season 7, Episode 1 ("Jesus Gonna Be Here") If Tara's untimely doom seems somewhat familiar, it's probably because she died back in Season 4 and turned into a vampire.
Ready to take a walk down memory lane and revisit this season's goriest, most fangtastic deaths? Well, we've rounded up every obliteration for you to look back on (with GIFs, of course!), so go ahead and pour one out for our fallen homies.
Name: Tara Thornton Time of Death: Season 7, Episode 1 ("Jesus Gonna Be Here") If Tara's untimely doom seems somewhat familiar, it's probably because she died back in Season 4 and turned into a vampire.
- 8/25/2014
- by Mehera Bonner
- Moviefone
Don Pardo -- the man who famously announced "It's Saturday Night Live!" starting from the very first episode of "SNL" in 1975 -- passed away Monday night at the age of 96 ... NBC officials confirm. Pardo reportedly died in his sleep in Tucson, Az. The man with the booming voice was hand-picked for the "SNL" job by creator Lorne Michaels -- and was featured on 38 of the 39 seasons (he missed season 7). He also missed 2 eps in 2013 after suffering a broken hip.
- 8/19/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Shot with a deliberate fondness for classic films that revolve around families and their intricacies, “After” is an ensemble piece spearheaded by Academy Award-nominee Kathleen Quinlan as Nora, the matriarch of a New York clan, the Valentino family. Through their complex interactions we learn of a secret that has kept them functional for some time in the aftermath of September 11. Driven by conservative views Mitch Valentino (John Doman), the father, dedicates his life to Nora, while his children are left adrift to deal with the family business, alcoholism, and their personal relationships. Directed by Pieter Gaspersz, and written by Sabrina Gennarino, who also stars in the film as daughter Maxine, the film helped as catharsis for both filmmakers dealing with the loss of love ones during the tragic events. Intense conflicts, sacrifice, and the journey to be healed all form part of this powerful drama.
Here is what the talented team had to say about their latest project
Carlos Aguilar: “After” deals with a lot of intense emotions and conflicts. How did each one of you become involved with a project like this?
Sabrina: This is a story that was inspired by own personal experience. I was home for 9/11, we lived downtown and I lost friends. It was a very hard time, and I was really messed up for a long time, so I decided to start writing a diary because I needed to heal myself. That’s how it started. I needed to get to rock bottom, because from there the only place to go is up. But I was in very bad shape. It is sort of my take on how my family would have reacted if I didn’t make it that day, which was a great possibility. It started like that, but of course we made it a little bigger for the purposes of the film, but we actually had no intention of making it. It took me many years to write and get my head around it. As a friend read it she said, “ I think you should really consider getting this out there. There are many people that need to be healed.” It is ultimately a film about loss, but it is set around 9/11 because that was my experience. I couldn’t write about a murder or a car accident. It’s about loss and about a family’s journey back to health and healing.
Pieter: I was, of course, married to Sabrina but I was not involved in the entertainment world at all. We went through September 11, but that day we were separated and reunited 13 hours after the first plane had crashed. Long story short, I’ve worked down in the rubble and I’ve seen many things, so I have a personal experience with the overall event. The initial decision was to take this script, in which Sabrina poured her heart in the medium she could, and make something. But after talking to many filmmakers about what the scope of this story should be, I ended up seeing clearly the way in which it needed to be communicated to the world. It was the first time for both of us, and we just got to the end of the cliff and jumped. That’s who we are as people; we figure it out as we go down. We just jumped and drove and drove until this film got all the way to where it is today.
Kathleen: The project somehow miraculously ended up in my email from my agent. It becomes very difficult to find meaningful work, so this really spoke to me. There was something for me to do with Nora. I had no idea who Pieter or Sabrina were. I’m not exactly sure how I got the part [Laughs]. How did I get it Sabrina?
Sabrina: When someone suggested you we all go goosebumps. I didn’t think in a million years we would be able to get you. I thought, “There is no way we are going to be able to get this woman.” But gratefully we heard you responded to the material and we all started jumping up and down in the freezing cold of Rochester. Carlos, Most people don’t know this but she got the script about three days prior to shooting. We had a very short pre-production week, we shot for only twenty days, and we used 35mm film. Kathleen got in three days prior, and her breakdown scene was the very first day. That’s the power of this woman. That is the level at which she functions.
Kathleen: I was so lucky. They are all such topnotch actors. If any of them are a weak link then it just doesn’t play.
Carlos: This is an ensemble piece in which all the actors are on point. What was the process of developing and making it a reality.
Pieter : When Sabrina wrote the script, we had opportunities to do other films. But it felt like we needed to get passed this and get the weight off our shoulders. It was also about how we wanted to enter into the business. We’ve been trying to do this a very long time, and we just wanted to be calculative about it. But the bottom line is Sabrina wrote a script that was much bigger than either her or I had recognized. We realized that the film was much bigger than us and we knew that in the collaboration we needed to allow it to grow. From a visual standpoint I knew I was going to go against the grain of independent film by trying to take a period piece and make it more of a classic style drama, instead of a fast-cut, quick-shot, sharp film. We got up to Rochester after talking to our key team members for months and months, and after planning this thing out. The two weeks that we had was like letting the bulls out of the cage, I did as much research as I could but we didn’t have the time for a long audition process. What really worked for me was getting to know the actors as humans first, that way I knew who they were and how they worked prior to coming. That way we could allow them the freedom to collaborate, expand on these characters, find them as we were going along, and stay grounded to the truth we were trying to tell. We all worked tirelessly for hours upon hours in the freezing cold winter of Rochester, New York. It was amazing.
Sabrina: It took so long because I’d never written a script before and we never thought we would make it. That was part of the long development that took place.
Kathleen: I was really impressed. They chose people that worked well, not big names. They were looking for really fine actors. Obviously John Doman and Pablo Schreiber are rather big names, but I think they responded to Sabrina’s writing
Carlos: With the time constraints that you mention, was it difficult to get to know the cast and develop the certain chemistry needed for the scenes?
Kathleen: We were all in this house for several days so we had time to get to know each other.
Pieter: When Kathleen landed we went out to dinner and we talked. Obviously every film is different, but this one being so dark and intense we wanted to keep the set very light. We had a tight unit and everybody was heard, from the PAs to my line producer to the cast. This allowed for those bonding moments. There were times when everyone was free juts talking, but when it got to the intense moments we were all ready for what needed to be done.
Carlos: The dinner sequences seem to be such an important part of this family's relationship.
Sabrina: Pieter was brilliant with it; they are so hard to shoot.
Pieter: [Jokingly] Not a table scene!
Kathleen: [Laughing] Anything but a table scene!
Sabrina: We got kids; we got animals, and a table scene?
Pieter: How am I going to cover all these people? [Laughs]
Sabrina: That’s one of the things we get a lot from viewers, “This happened at my dinner table." It was really all based on my family. They are wonderful people, but we had to make it a bit bigger for theatrical purposes. My family is that supportive and we would do anything for each other. For the table scenes, those were just natural, real conversations. Pieter thought I was crazy when I acted them out. As an actor I get to ask “Does the dialogue feel real to me” that’s one of the benefits of being an actor and a writer. They were hard to do, but those dinner scenes were based on real conversations. I love when people come up and say “Oh my God, this happened last Christmas.” Pieter and the crew just nailed it.
Carlos: Given the scope of the film and the personal subject matter, did you feel an added sense of responsibility or pressure while making it?
Kathleen: I felt a tremendous responsibility due to the background of the story and representing that kind of grief or universal pain. But I’m sure Pieter and Sabrina felt a lot more responsibility.
Sabrina: That’s an understatement. We had this Oscar and Golden nominee in our film, if I had stopped to think about it I probably would have curled up in a corner. The pressure was amazing, but we had an amazing cast who were just so open and lovely. They were very real. For a film a like this, that was very important. We couldn’t have actors who were on the cover of every single magazine every day, because we needed our audiences to be able to get lost in these characters. There was incredible pressure.
Pieter: As far as fear, I don't think we had time for it. But I did see Kathleen as a person who is amazing and what she does on this planet and the contribution she brings, and also how passionate John, Pablo, and Adam Scarimbolo were. All of us were so in the mood right away. It was a phenomenal thing. During post, since we didn't have the time or budget to edit while we were shooting, I knew I needed to step it up.That's why I brought in 3-time Oscar-nominee William Steinkamp whose brush in filmmaking I knew would be perfect for this. It is a dream when you work with this level of talent, you trust each other and it is just such an open collaboration. Pressure, sure, of producing it and the fact you have to make money back, we have investors that we care about, but the experience over all has been amazing.
Carlos: Watching the film I was impressed to see a film set in 2002 as a period piece. It has only been 12 years, but that period of time has its own qualities looking at it from a distance. Since the film takes place in the aftermath of 9/11, how do you think this will be perceived now more than a decade apart?
Kathleen: Obviously cinematographer Jonathan Hall and Pieter had a great vision, but it is interesting the timing of this coming out. When they first showed it to me a few years ago we probably weren't ready for it. Somehow the timing seems Ok now. It doesn't seem disrespectful, it seems like people can take a little bit, we have a little distance.
Sabrina: We've been having screenings of the film, and in the most recent one we were there for 45 minutes after answering questions, and then we went out to the lobby and more people were waiting to talk to us about it and their experience. Most of them loved that we didn't make it the "9/11 film," it was about getting to know these characters. It couldn't be about the event, they have losses in other ways. People are relating on so many different levels. The response from audience members has been truly wonderful. I'm just so grateful, it is a gift that they've given us. They are giving us such a gift when they come to speak to us about it and tell us how they feel and how powerful it was. The healing they are giving us with their response is overwhelming.
Pieter: Consciously it's not a film that follows one character. It is a film in which I want you to feel uncomfortable. I want audiences to become aware as Nora becomes aware. We are not hiding that Sam, her daughter, is death, it's on the poster, because it is about Nora's journey. For the audience that connects with it, they really connect. It was a small voice that we were looking to shout out from and the response has been outstanding.
"After" Opens Friday August 15th in Los Angeles and It's Already Playing in New York and Available on VOD...
Here is what the talented team had to say about their latest project
Carlos Aguilar: “After” deals with a lot of intense emotions and conflicts. How did each one of you become involved with a project like this?
Sabrina: This is a story that was inspired by own personal experience. I was home for 9/11, we lived downtown and I lost friends. It was a very hard time, and I was really messed up for a long time, so I decided to start writing a diary because I needed to heal myself. That’s how it started. I needed to get to rock bottom, because from there the only place to go is up. But I was in very bad shape. It is sort of my take on how my family would have reacted if I didn’t make it that day, which was a great possibility. It started like that, but of course we made it a little bigger for the purposes of the film, but we actually had no intention of making it. It took me many years to write and get my head around it. As a friend read it she said, “ I think you should really consider getting this out there. There are many people that need to be healed.” It is ultimately a film about loss, but it is set around 9/11 because that was my experience. I couldn’t write about a murder or a car accident. It’s about loss and about a family’s journey back to health and healing.
Pieter: I was, of course, married to Sabrina but I was not involved in the entertainment world at all. We went through September 11, but that day we were separated and reunited 13 hours after the first plane had crashed. Long story short, I’ve worked down in the rubble and I’ve seen many things, so I have a personal experience with the overall event. The initial decision was to take this script, in which Sabrina poured her heart in the medium she could, and make something. But after talking to many filmmakers about what the scope of this story should be, I ended up seeing clearly the way in which it needed to be communicated to the world. It was the first time for both of us, and we just got to the end of the cliff and jumped. That’s who we are as people; we figure it out as we go down. We just jumped and drove and drove until this film got all the way to where it is today.
Kathleen: The project somehow miraculously ended up in my email from my agent. It becomes very difficult to find meaningful work, so this really spoke to me. There was something for me to do with Nora. I had no idea who Pieter or Sabrina were. I’m not exactly sure how I got the part [Laughs]. How did I get it Sabrina?
Sabrina: When someone suggested you we all go goosebumps. I didn’t think in a million years we would be able to get you. I thought, “There is no way we are going to be able to get this woman.” But gratefully we heard you responded to the material and we all started jumping up and down in the freezing cold of Rochester. Carlos, Most people don’t know this but she got the script about three days prior to shooting. We had a very short pre-production week, we shot for only twenty days, and we used 35mm film. Kathleen got in three days prior, and her breakdown scene was the very first day. That’s the power of this woman. That is the level at which she functions.
Kathleen: I was so lucky. They are all such topnotch actors. If any of them are a weak link then it just doesn’t play.
Carlos: This is an ensemble piece in which all the actors are on point. What was the process of developing and making it a reality.
Pieter : When Sabrina wrote the script, we had opportunities to do other films. But it felt like we needed to get passed this and get the weight off our shoulders. It was also about how we wanted to enter into the business. We’ve been trying to do this a very long time, and we just wanted to be calculative about it. But the bottom line is Sabrina wrote a script that was much bigger than either her or I had recognized. We realized that the film was much bigger than us and we knew that in the collaboration we needed to allow it to grow. From a visual standpoint I knew I was going to go against the grain of independent film by trying to take a period piece and make it more of a classic style drama, instead of a fast-cut, quick-shot, sharp film. We got up to Rochester after talking to our key team members for months and months, and after planning this thing out. The two weeks that we had was like letting the bulls out of the cage, I did as much research as I could but we didn’t have the time for a long audition process. What really worked for me was getting to know the actors as humans first, that way I knew who they were and how they worked prior to coming. That way we could allow them the freedom to collaborate, expand on these characters, find them as we were going along, and stay grounded to the truth we were trying to tell. We all worked tirelessly for hours upon hours in the freezing cold winter of Rochester, New York. It was amazing.
Sabrina: It took so long because I’d never written a script before and we never thought we would make it. That was part of the long development that took place.
Kathleen: I was really impressed. They chose people that worked well, not big names. They were looking for really fine actors. Obviously John Doman and Pablo Schreiber are rather big names, but I think they responded to Sabrina’s writing
Carlos: With the time constraints that you mention, was it difficult to get to know the cast and develop the certain chemistry needed for the scenes?
Kathleen: We were all in this house for several days so we had time to get to know each other.
Pieter: When Kathleen landed we went out to dinner and we talked. Obviously every film is different, but this one being so dark and intense we wanted to keep the set very light. We had a tight unit and everybody was heard, from the PAs to my line producer to the cast. This allowed for those bonding moments. There were times when everyone was free juts talking, but when it got to the intense moments we were all ready for what needed to be done.
Carlos: The dinner sequences seem to be such an important part of this family's relationship.
Sabrina: Pieter was brilliant with it; they are so hard to shoot.
Pieter: [Jokingly] Not a table scene!
Kathleen: [Laughing] Anything but a table scene!
Sabrina: We got kids; we got animals, and a table scene?
Pieter: How am I going to cover all these people? [Laughs]
Sabrina: That’s one of the things we get a lot from viewers, “This happened at my dinner table." It was really all based on my family. They are wonderful people, but we had to make it a bit bigger for theatrical purposes. My family is that supportive and we would do anything for each other. For the table scenes, those were just natural, real conversations. Pieter thought I was crazy when I acted them out. As an actor I get to ask “Does the dialogue feel real to me” that’s one of the benefits of being an actor and a writer. They were hard to do, but those dinner scenes were based on real conversations. I love when people come up and say “Oh my God, this happened last Christmas.” Pieter and the crew just nailed it.
Carlos: Given the scope of the film and the personal subject matter, did you feel an added sense of responsibility or pressure while making it?
Kathleen: I felt a tremendous responsibility due to the background of the story and representing that kind of grief or universal pain. But I’m sure Pieter and Sabrina felt a lot more responsibility.
Sabrina: That’s an understatement. We had this Oscar and Golden nominee in our film, if I had stopped to think about it I probably would have curled up in a corner. The pressure was amazing, but we had an amazing cast who were just so open and lovely. They were very real. For a film a like this, that was very important. We couldn’t have actors who were on the cover of every single magazine every day, because we needed our audiences to be able to get lost in these characters. There was incredible pressure.
Pieter: As far as fear, I don't think we had time for it. But I did see Kathleen as a person who is amazing and what she does on this planet and the contribution she brings, and also how passionate John, Pablo, and Adam Scarimbolo were. All of us were so in the mood right away. It was a phenomenal thing. During post, since we didn't have the time or budget to edit while we were shooting, I knew I needed to step it up.That's why I brought in 3-time Oscar-nominee William Steinkamp whose brush in filmmaking I knew would be perfect for this. It is a dream when you work with this level of talent, you trust each other and it is just such an open collaboration. Pressure, sure, of producing it and the fact you have to make money back, we have investors that we care about, but the experience over all has been amazing.
Carlos: Watching the film I was impressed to see a film set in 2002 as a period piece. It has only been 12 years, but that period of time has its own qualities looking at it from a distance. Since the film takes place in the aftermath of 9/11, how do you think this will be perceived now more than a decade apart?
Kathleen: Obviously cinematographer Jonathan Hall and Pieter had a great vision, but it is interesting the timing of this coming out. When they first showed it to me a few years ago we probably weren't ready for it. Somehow the timing seems Ok now. It doesn't seem disrespectful, it seems like people can take a little bit, we have a little distance.
Sabrina: We've been having screenings of the film, and in the most recent one we were there for 45 minutes after answering questions, and then we went out to the lobby and more people were waiting to talk to us about it and their experience. Most of them loved that we didn't make it the "9/11 film," it was about getting to know these characters. It couldn't be about the event, they have losses in other ways. People are relating on so many different levels. The response from audience members has been truly wonderful. I'm just so grateful, it is a gift that they've given us. They are giving us such a gift when they come to speak to us about it and tell us how they feel and how powerful it was. The healing they are giving us with their response is overwhelming.
Pieter: Consciously it's not a film that follows one character. It is a film in which I want you to feel uncomfortable. I want audiences to become aware as Nora becomes aware. We are not hiding that Sam, her daughter, is death, it's on the poster, because it is about Nora's journey. For the audience that connects with it, they really connect. It was a small voice that we were looking to shout out from and the response has been outstanding.
"After" Opens Friday August 15th in Los Angeles and It's Already Playing in New York and Available on VOD...
- 8/15/2014
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
At what lengeth are they not considered shorts anymore?
Former Disney star Selena Gomez rocked a punk-grunge look as she walked around Los Angeles on Thursday, and her denim shorts were, well, as short as they could possibly be without just being denim bikini bottoms.
From the top up, the 22-year-old sported a blue and red flannel button-down which, despite leaving a number of buttons undone, didn't show too much skin.
However, she made up for it by showing as much skin as is legally permissible when it came to the hips down. Her shorts left little to the imagination.
Gomez has been in the news recently as she may have been an integral component to the now-infamous feud between Justin Bieber and Orlando Bloom that culminated with Bloom allegedly taking a swing at Bieber at a café in Ibiza. Then again, it could all be Miranda Kerr's fault.
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Former Disney star Selena Gomez rocked a punk-grunge look as she walked around Los Angeles on Thursday, and her denim shorts were, well, as short as they could possibly be without just being denim bikini bottoms.
From the top up, the 22-year-old sported a blue and red flannel button-down which, despite leaving a number of buttons undone, didn't show too much skin.
However, she made up for it by showing as much skin as is legally permissible when it came to the hips down. Her shorts left little to the imagination.
Gomez has been in the news recently as she may have been an integral component to the now-infamous feud between Justin Bieber and Orlando Bloom that culminated with Bloom allegedly taking a swing at Bieber at a café in Ibiza. Then again, it could all be Miranda Kerr's fault.
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- 8/1/2014
- Entertainment Tonight
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is pissed ... claiming in a lawsuit that a famous Beverly Hills auction house has 152 pieces of his treasured memorabilia ... including a Bruce Lee poster ... and they refuse to give it back. Kaj is suing Julien's Auction House -- the same people who have auctioned several iconic Michael Jackson items over the years ... and Marilyn Monroe's divorce papers from Joe Dimaggio. Long story short ... Kareem claims he got into business with Julien's back...
- 7/30/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Bill Murray has gained a reputation for mingling with the common folk, whether crashing bachelor parties and engagement photo shoots or joining in for karaoke blowouts. The owner of a Los Angeles ice cream shop tried his luck at meeting the actor earlier this week by throwing an impromptu "Bill Murray Ice Cream Social," and event's namesake did indeed show up.
A Short History of Bill Murray's Offscreen Antics
As the owner of Cvt Softserve told Gawker, he heard that Bill Murray was shooting a movie in his neighborhood...
A Short History of Bill Murray's Offscreen Antics
As the owner of Cvt Softserve told Gawker, he heard that Bill Murray was shooting a movie in his neighborhood...
- 7/26/2014
- Rollingstone.com
He’s been on a streak of making fun cameos, and Bill Murray's latest guest appearance involved free ice cream.
On Tuesday night (July 22), the owner of Cvt Soft Serve threw a “Bill Murray Ice Cream Social” in Los Angeles, CA.
The food truck’s owner Joe said that he heard Bill was shooting a flick near his service spot and decided to throw a party for the cast and crew.
"Long story short, the guest of honor made it to the party and the rest is history," Joe said. "Like my dad always says, 'You'll never dance with the pretty girl unless you ask.'"
Bill previously “crashed” a couple’s engagement photo shoot in Charleston, Nc and a bachelor party in the same town.
On Tuesday night (July 22), the owner of Cvt Soft Serve threw a “Bill Murray Ice Cream Social” in Los Angeles, CA.
The food truck’s owner Joe said that he heard Bill was shooting a flick near his service spot and decided to throw a party for the cast and crew.
"Long story short, the guest of honor made it to the party and the rest is history," Joe said. "Like my dad always says, 'You'll never dance with the pretty girl unless you ask.'"
Bill previously “crashed” a couple’s engagement photo shoot in Charleston, Nc and a bachelor party in the same town.
- 7/24/2014
- GossipCenter
For many comedy performers, the ultimate sign of success is being able to create a comedy film that is tailored to their sensibilities, that shows off their strengths as a performer, and that they feel some sense of authorship over, and Melissa McCarthy has more than earned that right. It's not about "Bridesmaids" or "Identity Thief" or any individual performance she's given so far, and it's not about "Mike and Molly" or the fanbase she's built there. It's about a certain degree of inarguability that a performer reaches, and that's where McCarthy is right now. Along with her husband Ben Falcone, she wrote "Tammy," a road-trip movie that Falcone directed, and if this is the reward she gets for all the hard work that got her to this point, then I'm glad they both got to have the experience. I just wish they'd made a good movie in the process.
- 7/1/2014
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Yep, I'm far from Kansas.
There's something to be said about listening to gut feelings and taking a leap into the abyss. This is what is was for me to leave my home in La and embark on another worldly adventure. The main professional goal was to go to the Cannes Film Festival to check it out and see what would happen. It was a risk - I let go of my place in La and put all my belongings into storage - but I had to take it, as I had a strong feeling that I should go to Cannes since last fall.
At first, I was concerned about the money it would take to get there and what I'd have to spend once I got to the festival. Long story short, it all worked out ;-)
After Cannes, I went to Morocco for the best music festival I've ever experienced. It was for Gnawa music, which is the ancient shamanic music of Morocco's nomadic tribes, otherwise know as the 'berber'. It was soul stirring, and something that can never be truly explained or matched by past experiences (my time in the Himalayas comes close). I recorded one random street performance from the festival - you can listen to it here.
Morocco was breathtaking, a crazy adventure! It wasn't in the plans - but I went off to the Sahara Desert to the towering orange sand dunes with a group of nomads. It was something surreal, like a scene from The Little Prince. This is where I had one of the most beautiful moments of my life - I slept on a sand dune with nothing but the full moon and stars as my ceiling, while listening to my favorite ambient electronic music. It was a rare kind of peace and quiet. I could feel the breath of the universe there, and it was something quite extraordinary.
One of the results of Cannes is now unfolding and I can finally share a little bit - I just left Bangkok and have arrived in Cambodia to research the film world and interview filmmakers who are rising from the ashes of the Khmer Roughe's genocide from the not so distant past. It's a one month project that was seeded at Cannes, and has quickly sprouted into something more! If all goes well, I'll continue this work in other countries.
That's all for now. Please have a listen to my recording of the Moroccan music from my trip and enjoy images from my journey below. ...
There's something to be said about listening to gut feelings and taking a leap into the abyss. This is what is was for me to leave my home in La and embark on another worldly adventure. The main professional goal was to go to the Cannes Film Festival to check it out and see what would happen. It was a risk - I let go of my place in La and put all my belongings into storage - but I had to take it, as I had a strong feeling that I should go to Cannes since last fall.
At first, I was concerned about the money it would take to get there and what I'd have to spend once I got to the festival. Long story short, it all worked out ;-)
After Cannes, I went to Morocco for the best music festival I've ever experienced. It was for Gnawa music, which is the ancient shamanic music of Morocco's nomadic tribes, otherwise know as the 'berber'. It was soul stirring, and something that can never be truly explained or matched by past experiences (my time in the Himalayas comes close). I recorded one random street performance from the festival - you can listen to it here.
Morocco was breathtaking, a crazy adventure! It wasn't in the plans - but I went off to the Sahara Desert to the towering orange sand dunes with a group of nomads. It was something surreal, like a scene from The Little Prince. This is where I had one of the most beautiful moments of my life - I slept on a sand dune with nothing but the full moon and stars as my ceiling, while listening to my favorite ambient electronic music. It was a rare kind of peace and quiet. I could feel the breath of the universe there, and it was something quite extraordinary.
One of the results of Cannes is now unfolding and I can finally share a little bit - I just left Bangkok and have arrived in Cambodia to research the film world and interview filmmakers who are rising from the ashes of the Khmer Roughe's genocide from the not so distant past. It's a one month project that was seeded at Cannes, and has quickly sprouted into something more! If all goes well, I'll continue this work in other countries.
That's all for now. Please have a listen to my recording of the Moroccan music from my trip and enjoy images from my journey below. ...
- 6/30/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
After the release of the E3 trailer a couple days ago, being that the Arkham franchise is my favorite gaming franchise out there right now, I got into the habit of watching it over, and over again, going over every single second of amazing footage due to my highened excitment for the game. Long story short, during one of my hundreds of reviewing of the footage I noticed something interesting on the wall at about the 2:20 mark, which is when batman is fighting the unmanned tanks in the trailer. After he tears through most of the tanks, and starts lining up his shot to take out the last three, if you pause the video, and look at the wall just to the left of the batmobile you'll notice a very fimiliar symbol from last years Batman: Arkham Origins....the logo of none other then anarchy. Below I have included...
- 6/17/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
After the release of the E3 trailer a couple days ago, being that the Arkham franchise is my favorite gaming franchise out there right now, I got into the habit of watching it over, and over again, going over every single second of amazing footage due to my highened excitment for the game. Long story short, during one of my hundreds of reviewing of the footage I noticed something interesting on the wall at about the 2:20 mark, which is when batman is fighting the unmanned tanks in the trailer. After he tears through most of the tanks, and starts lining up his shot to take out the last three, if you pause the video, and look at the wall just to the left of the batmobile you'll notice a very fimiliar symbol from last years Batman: Arkham Origins....the logo of none other then anarchy. Below I have included...
- 6/17/2014
- ComicBookMovie.com
During his first day on the set of Fox’s Batman prequel series Gotham, star Ben McKenzie sat in a 1970s-era Chrysler and had a moment of doubt.
This was his first scene for the production playing Det. Jim Gordon, and it was a very simple one – McKenzie merely had to drive the car up to Wayne Manor. But suddenly, the former Southland star felt overwhelmed. “I’m sitting behind the wheel, and I’m thinking, ‘This is crazy, this is crazy. What am I doing? This is nuts. I’m never going to be able to pull this off,...
This was his first scene for the production playing Det. Jim Gordon, and it was a very simple one – McKenzie merely had to drive the car up to Wayne Manor. But suddenly, the former Southland star felt overwhelmed. “I’m sitting behind the wheel, and I’m thinking, ‘This is crazy, this is crazy. What am I doing? This is nuts. I’m never going to be able to pull this off,...
- 6/12/2014
- by James Hibberd
- EW - Inside TV
Our International Sales Agent (Isa) of the Day coverage resumed for this year's Cannes Film Festival. We feature successful, upcoming, innovative and trailblazing agents from around the world (during and after the festival) and cover the latest trends in sales and distribution. Beyond the numbers and deals, this segment will also share inspirational and unique stories of how these individuals have evolved and paved their way in the industry, and what they envision for the new waves in global cinema.
Odin's Eye is one of the few film sales and distribution companies based in Australia, and is highly active in the international markets. Founder Michael Favelle talks about his unexpected entry into film sales, his hybrid approach to distribution, and Scarygirl, his company's biggest international co-production yet.
How did you start Odin's Eye?
I started Odin's Eye in 2006. My prior experience was working with Arclight Films, and Beyond Films. Strangely, I never had any interest or ambition to be in the film business, even though my father ran a video duplication factory when I was young. He'd bring home palettes of VHS tapes, and paid me to erase the tape (at one cent per tape!) with magnets so they could be used again.
I was a tennis coach for ten years, and I got my degree in public health and psychology. I unexpectedly fell into this business. No one really thinks that there's a job called being a sales agent, but my skills ended up being a good match because I had experience in post-production, video editing, graphic design and good inter-personal skills. I can apply all of these things in this business. The psychology degree comes in especially handy at times!
It all started when a woman who I hired said she had an opportunity to start a production company, and we could make and sell our own films. She was going to run the TV department, and I was going to be in charge of film. I was ready for something new, so I made a snap decision and very quickly learned the value of due diligence. Long story short, within the period of seven or eight months, everyone involved fell away for different reasons: from the guy with the money, to the woman who initiated the venture. I was the only one left, and decided to see it through. I took about six or seven months, and formally launched the company in late 2007.
It wasn't the best time to start a sales company; it was the height of a hedge fund induced film glut, the global financial crisis was just around the corner, and sales prices were declining. There was an increase in piracy, and then came the collapse of the DVD. There's not many of us that got in it during that time that are still standing now. It's been an organic growth, which I'm quite proud of. We've had slightly better films for each market and festival.
Why should filmmakers work with Odin's Eye?
We pride ourselves on treating filmmakers well, and actually caring for the films that we work with. We do the right thing by them, and don't just dump a film if it doesn't work at its first market. We even try to sell those films several years later if there's an opportunity. This is especially relevant now, when there are new opportunities on digital platforms.
What are you noticing with the current state of film distribution?
We're looking at hybrid models of distribution. Prices are getting lower and lower, so when we can't get the deals we used to get, we'll directly release films to multiple markets at the same time, or sell to certain stable and regular territories (like Germany and Japan).
With our hybrid sales and distribution model, we try to capitalize on the existing market and festival buzz. We'll launch a film at a festival. We release it quickly after that, but it's important to plan ahead. I've noticed great films disappear after festivals, in a commercial sense, because by the time they're released, it's too late; the buzz is gone, and you can't recreate it. The days of launching films at festivals and watching the offers simply roll in are dwindling. You need a real game plan for monetization before a film launches.
Is Odin's Eye open to all genres?
Yes, but it's been getting harder and harder to find quality films that are saleable. We're fairly agnostic when it comes to genres. We do everything. Canopy, which we had at Toronto last year, is about as art house as you can get. There are only ten words of dialog in the whole film! We also have very straight genres: horror and supernatural thrillers. We're doing some larger budget animations. I'd like to think that the only things that we don't do are generic films. We like films that have an edge, with a strong concept, and standout in the marketplace. I don't like straight action films that are all action and no story. That said, like everyone, sometimes you don't know what you're looking for until you find it.
Why do you think horror is so popular?
Many people genuinely do like to be scared, and to tap into their own primal fear. Look at Latin America. The region has a long history of storytelling around horror stories, and that has spread into the Us market. We don't have that in Australia; horror films don't work there as well as in they do in the states. It’s definitely a cultural thing, and the kind of stories that people are raised on. I also think people like to get a reaction, and anything that gives someone a visceral response is a good thing. Good cinema should move you in one way or another - regardless of the genre - but it's hard to pull off.
Why did you choose Odin's Eye as your company name?
In Nordic mythology, Odin is the god of gods and father of Thor, but represented many different things to many different people. Odin would give inspiration to worthy poets and writers. He was a shape shifter - always changing and evolving - and he gave up one of his eyes for wisdom and foresight. We as a company aspire to all of these qualities.
Are there any upcoming projects that you're excited for?
We're very excited about Scarygirl, a $22 million dollar animated feature based on a graphic novel of the same name. It's a tri-party co-production, and the biggest film that we've tackled so far. It's very unique. Visually speaking, there's nothing quite like it, but it still conforms to the hero's journey narrative. We did a soft launch at Berlin, and will formally announce our co-production partners very soon. Moving forward, as with Scarygirl, we will take a far more active role in the packaging of projects and the structuring of finance. It’s certainly more challenging (and much more work!) but it’s more rewarding to be a genuine part of a production team, instead of just being the ‘sales guys’.
Learn more about Odin's Eye film catalog here.
More about Odin's Eye:
Established in 2006, by Michael Favelle, Odin's Eye Entertainment (Oee) is a vertically integrated Production, Distribution and International Sales Agency that specializes in working with both emerging and established filmmakers across a wide variety of genres.
As a Sales Agency, Oee represents Feature Film and Television content worldwide hosting its own sales booth at every major festival including, but not limited to, Cannes, Afm, Mipcom, Berlin & Filmart.
As a Film and Television Production Company, newly created Odin’s Eye Productions, creates original content from within as well as acquiring, developing and producing third party product for international sale.
In 2012, Oee inked a deal with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (Wbdd) that will see Wbdd take on select Oee titles for electronic sell-through and Cable/VOD in North America. Additionally Oee has an output distribution deal with Pinnacle Films for ancillary distribution in Australia/New Zealand.
In early 2013, with the start up of Oee’s Los Angeles operations, Oee appointed ex-First Look/WB/Disney, Ildi Toth Davy as Snr VP International Sales & Acquisitions.
Odin's Eye is one of the few film sales and distribution companies based in Australia, and is highly active in the international markets. Founder Michael Favelle talks about his unexpected entry into film sales, his hybrid approach to distribution, and Scarygirl, his company's biggest international co-production yet.
How did you start Odin's Eye?
I started Odin's Eye in 2006. My prior experience was working with Arclight Films, and Beyond Films. Strangely, I never had any interest or ambition to be in the film business, even though my father ran a video duplication factory when I was young. He'd bring home palettes of VHS tapes, and paid me to erase the tape (at one cent per tape!) with magnets so they could be used again.
I was a tennis coach for ten years, and I got my degree in public health and psychology. I unexpectedly fell into this business. No one really thinks that there's a job called being a sales agent, but my skills ended up being a good match because I had experience in post-production, video editing, graphic design and good inter-personal skills. I can apply all of these things in this business. The psychology degree comes in especially handy at times!
It all started when a woman who I hired said she had an opportunity to start a production company, and we could make and sell our own films. She was going to run the TV department, and I was going to be in charge of film. I was ready for something new, so I made a snap decision and very quickly learned the value of due diligence. Long story short, within the period of seven or eight months, everyone involved fell away for different reasons: from the guy with the money, to the woman who initiated the venture. I was the only one left, and decided to see it through. I took about six or seven months, and formally launched the company in late 2007.
It wasn't the best time to start a sales company; it was the height of a hedge fund induced film glut, the global financial crisis was just around the corner, and sales prices were declining. There was an increase in piracy, and then came the collapse of the DVD. There's not many of us that got in it during that time that are still standing now. It's been an organic growth, which I'm quite proud of. We've had slightly better films for each market and festival.
Why should filmmakers work with Odin's Eye?
We pride ourselves on treating filmmakers well, and actually caring for the films that we work with. We do the right thing by them, and don't just dump a film if it doesn't work at its first market. We even try to sell those films several years later if there's an opportunity. This is especially relevant now, when there are new opportunities on digital platforms.
What are you noticing with the current state of film distribution?
We're looking at hybrid models of distribution. Prices are getting lower and lower, so when we can't get the deals we used to get, we'll directly release films to multiple markets at the same time, or sell to certain stable and regular territories (like Germany and Japan).
With our hybrid sales and distribution model, we try to capitalize on the existing market and festival buzz. We'll launch a film at a festival. We release it quickly after that, but it's important to plan ahead. I've noticed great films disappear after festivals, in a commercial sense, because by the time they're released, it's too late; the buzz is gone, and you can't recreate it. The days of launching films at festivals and watching the offers simply roll in are dwindling. You need a real game plan for monetization before a film launches.
Is Odin's Eye open to all genres?
Yes, but it's been getting harder and harder to find quality films that are saleable. We're fairly agnostic when it comes to genres. We do everything. Canopy, which we had at Toronto last year, is about as art house as you can get. There are only ten words of dialog in the whole film! We also have very straight genres: horror and supernatural thrillers. We're doing some larger budget animations. I'd like to think that the only things that we don't do are generic films. We like films that have an edge, with a strong concept, and standout in the marketplace. I don't like straight action films that are all action and no story. That said, like everyone, sometimes you don't know what you're looking for until you find it.
Why do you think horror is so popular?
Many people genuinely do like to be scared, and to tap into their own primal fear. Look at Latin America. The region has a long history of storytelling around horror stories, and that has spread into the Us market. We don't have that in Australia; horror films don't work there as well as in they do in the states. It’s definitely a cultural thing, and the kind of stories that people are raised on. I also think people like to get a reaction, and anything that gives someone a visceral response is a good thing. Good cinema should move you in one way or another - regardless of the genre - but it's hard to pull off.
Why did you choose Odin's Eye as your company name?
In Nordic mythology, Odin is the god of gods and father of Thor, but represented many different things to many different people. Odin would give inspiration to worthy poets and writers. He was a shape shifter - always changing and evolving - and he gave up one of his eyes for wisdom and foresight. We as a company aspire to all of these qualities.
Are there any upcoming projects that you're excited for?
We're very excited about Scarygirl, a $22 million dollar animated feature based on a graphic novel of the same name. It's a tri-party co-production, and the biggest film that we've tackled so far. It's very unique. Visually speaking, there's nothing quite like it, but it still conforms to the hero's journey narrative. We did a soft launch at Berlin, and will formally announce our co-production partners very soon. Moving forward, as with Scarygirl, we will take a far more active role in the packaging of projects and the structuring of finance. It’s certainly more challenging (and much more work!) but it’s more rewarding to be a genuine part of a production team, instead of just being the ‘sales guys’.
Learn more about Odin's Eye film catalog here.
More about Odin's Eye:
Established in 2006, by Michael Favelle, Odin's Eye Entertainment (Oee) is a vertically integrated Production, Distribution and International Sales Agency that specializes in working with both emerging and established filmmakers across a wide variety of genres.
As a Sales Agency, Oee represents Feature Film and Television content worldwide hosting its own sales booth at every major festival including, but not limited to, Cannes, Afm, Mipcom, Berlin & Filmart.
As a Film and Television Production Company, newly created Odin’s Eye Productions, creates original content from within as well as acquiring, developing and producing third party product for international sale.
In 2012, Oee inked a deal with Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (Wbdd) that will see Wbdd take on select Oee titles for electronic sell-through and Cable/VOD in North America. Additionally Oee has an output distribution deal with Pinnacle Films for ancillary distribution in Australia/New Zealand.
In early 2013, with the start up of Oee’s Los Angeles operations, Oee appointed ex-First Look/WB/Disney, Ildi Toth Davy as Snr VP International Sales & Acquisitions.
- 6/3/2014
- by Erin Grover
- Sydney's Buzz
Man goes to Yemen. Man discovers 6'9" basketball prodigy in Yemen. Man signs prodigy to contract promising to develop him into an NBA caliber-player in exchange for 10% lifetime earnings ... and also helps him leave Yemen. Prodigy becomes 7th overall pick in 2011 NBA Draft ... becoming overnight millionaire. Man sues when player blows off the deal. ... these are the allegations Charlotte Hornets player Bismack Biyombo is facing in a brand new lawsuit obtained by TMZ Sports. Long story short...
- 6/1/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Australian publication Ninemsn – a joint venture between Microsoft and Aussie entertainment company Nine – don’t cover video games. They do movies and music, but that’s about as close as they get. So it’s understandable that they were rather mystified when they received a black box delivered to their office, complete with Pin number and instructions to ‘check your voicemail’.
Only Ninemsn don’t use voicemail. And when one of the staff attempted to enter the Pin code, the box began to beep. So far, so bomb. It probably didn’t help that the reporter who received the package had been prank-called the night before, and a cursory check around other publications showed that no one else had received such a delivery.
Long story short, an explosives squad was dispatched and the building was evacuated. Deep in the basement, officers carefully dismantled the box to discover its contents: a baseball cap,...
Only Ninemsn don’t use voicemail. And when one of the staff attempted to enter the Pin code, the box began to beep. So far, so bomb. It probably didn’t help that the reporter who received the package had been prank-called the night before, and a cursory check around other publications showed that no one else had received such a delivery.
Long story short, an explosives squad was dispatched and the building was evacuated. Deep in the basement, officers carefully dismantled the box to discover its contents: a baseball cap,...
- 5/29/2014
- by Tariq Ashkanani
- SoundOnSight
New distribution and production partnership will initially run for three years.
Scandinavian majors Nordisk Film and Miso Film have announced a new distribution and production partnership.
Through the collaboration, Nordisk Film will distribute the entire range of Miso Film’s television series and feature films in Scandinavia, and Nordisk Film will also join the development and production of Miso Film’s projects. Initially, the agreement between the companies will run for three years.
Projects already covered by the collaboration include Miso Film Norway’s TV series Frikjent (Acquitted) starring Nikolaj Cleve Broch and Lena Endre, and directed by Geir Henning Hopland, as well as Miso Film Sweden’s new TV series Vik/STUBØ based on Anne Holt’s novels, with screenplay by the Emmy-winning screenwriter duo Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm.
In addition, Nordisk Film will also distribute the Swedish feature film 438 Dagar (438 Days), the screenplay for which was written by Peter Birro based on Johan Persson...
Scandinavian majors Nordisk Film and Miso Film have announced a new distribution and production partnership.
Through the collaboration, Nordisk Film will distribute the entire range of Miso Film’s television series and feature films in Scandinavia, and Nordisk Film will also join the development and production of Miso Film’s projects. Initially, the agreement between the companies will run for three years.
Projects already covered by the collaboration include Miso Film Norway’s TV series Frikjent (Acquitted) starring Nikolaj Cleve Broch and Lena Endre, and directed by Geir Henning Hopland, as well as Miso Film Sweden’s new TV series Vik/STUBØ based on Anne Holt’s novels, with screenplay by the Emmy-winning screenwriter duo Peter Thorsboe and Mai Brostrøm.
In addition, Nordisk Film will also distribute the Swedish feature film 438 Dagar (438 Days), the screenplay for which was written by Peter Birro based on Johan Persson...
- 5/15/2014
- by geoffrey@macnab.demon.co.uk (Geoffrey Macnab)
- ScreenDaily
Watch a new unsettling clip from Brian Netto's "Delivery: The Beast Within." The film tells the story, in a fictional found-footage style, of a young couple who agree to document their first pregnancy for a family-oriented reality show. Long story short, evil lurks in the house and the unborn child. "Delivery: The Beast Within" stars Laurel Vail, Danny Barclay, and Rob Cobuzio. It premiered at the L.A. Film Festival and recently, the rights for distribution were acquired by The Collective. A limited theatrical run in NYC, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago, and Indianapolis is set for May 30th, with the movie hitting cable VOD on all major platforms three days prior on May 27th. Watch the trailer below: Here's the exclusive clip:...
- 5/5/2014
- by Luke Slattery
- Indiewire
It's been 30 years since Sam Baker's family forgot about her birthday in "Sixteen Candles," and just as long since Jake Ryan stole all our collective hearts.But in the years following the film's release, the actor who played him all but vanished.While Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, Liane Curtis and even the guy who played Long Duk Dong have all enjoyed steady success in entertainment, Michael Schoeffling disappeared.See how the entire cast -- sans Michael -- have all aged in the gallery above. Plus, see what they're doing now.As for Schoeffling, let's dig a little deeper.The dreamy actor was 23 when he played the sweet high school jock in "Sixteen Candles," and continued to smolder in films like "Mermaids" and "Let's Get Harry" before his final role in 1991's "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."The actor then left Hollywood behind and raised two children,...
- 5/4/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
New Release
The Protector 2
R, 1 Hr., 44 Mins.
Thai martial-arts maestro Tony Jaa’s newest film overloads on terrible F/X that rob the film of the actor’s usual brute-force balleticism. Also, RZA plays the bad guy — and someone needs to tell the Wu-Tang master that he can’t act (or fight). The Protector 2 does have a loony charm (actual line of dialogue: “You lost your elephant again?”), and Jija Yanin Wismitanan has a scene-stealing turn as a lady warrior seeking — wait for it — vengeance. (Also available on iTunes and VOD) B- —Darren Franich
New Release
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Not Rated,...
The Protector 2
R, 1 Hr., 44 Mins.
Thai martial-arts maestro Tony Jaa’s newest film overloads on terrible F/X that rob the film of the actor’s usual brute-force balleticism. Also, RZA plays the bad guy — and someone needs to tell the Wu-Tang master that he can’t act (or fight). The Protector 2 does have a loony charm (actual line of dialogue: “You lost your elephant again?”), and Jija Yanin Wismitanan has a scene-stealing turn as a lady warrior seeking — wait for it — vengeance. (Also available on iTunes and VOD) B- —Darren Franich
New Release
Beneath the Harvest Sky
Not Rated,...
- 5/1/2014
- by EW staff
- EW - Inside Movies
When their participants are on point, Reddit AMAs can be hilarious and insightful, gut-wrenching, awesome, or freaky. David Spade did an Ama this morning, and he was surprisingly game to discuss anything from the Razzie Awards to skateboarding accidents and the late Chris Farley. Also, that "a lot of people have sweaty hands, and when they come up to me it's like shaking hands with a sham-wow."
What seemed to get him talking the most was "Joe Dirt," the 2001 movie about a radio station janitor whose life stories mesmerize audiences and turn him into a star. "Joe Dirt" played on some rather tasteless class tropes, not the least of which was Spade's majestic mullet wig. In any case, one Redditor asked about a possible sequel, which Spade was all too eager to discuss.
"We wrote a sequel, and we may wind up doing it on Crackle.com, because they want...
What seemed to get him talking the most was "Joe Dirt," the 2001 movie about a radio station janitor whose life stories mesmerize audiences and turn him into a star. "Joe Dirt" played on some rather tasteless class tropes, not the least of which was Spade's majestic mullet wig. In any case, one Redditor asked about a possible sequel, which Spade was all too eager to discuss.
"We wrote a sequel, and we may wind up doing it on Crackle.com, because they want...
- 4/30/2014
- by Jenni Miller
- Moviefone
Mikael Mikaelson. Believe it or not, that man’s name is not my favorite thing about him. Honestly, I would watch a Mikael Mikaelson spin-off in which he just walked around threatening people all day. That’s how much I love him. And I have to say, Mikael’s greatness aside, I thought this episode was an improvement from the last few weeks. This show is back on its game, and hopefully that’s a sign of things to come in the final two episodes. Also, Elijah And Hayley Finally Kissed, so you know we’re going to talk about that!
- 4/30/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
From the producer who brought you The Woman In Black and Let Me In comes the unnerving tale of The Quiet Ones. Tucked away in an estate outside of London, Professor Coupland along with a team of university students conduct an “experiment” on Jane Harper, a young girl who harbors unspeakable secrets. What dark forces they uncover are more terrifying than any of them expected.
This week Wamg sat down with Director John Pogue in a small roundtable to discuss sound design, the films inspiration, and being attached to the ‘Hammer’ brand. Check it out below.
Inspired by true events, the film stars Jared Harris (Mad Men and Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows), Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), and is directed by John Pogue from a screenplay by Craig Rosenberg and Oren Moverman and John Pogue, and based on a screenplay by Tom de Ville.
This week Wamg sat down with Director John Pogue in a small roundtable to discuss sound design, the films inspiration, and being attached to the ‘Hammer’ brand. Check it out below.
Inspired by true events, the film stars Jared Harris (Mad Men and Sherlock Homes: A Game of Shadows), Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), Olivia Cooke (Bates Motel), and is directed by John Pogue from a screenplay by Craig Rosenberg and Oren Moverman and John Pogue, and based on a screenplay by Tom de Ville.
- 4/24/2014
- by Melissa Howland
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Here's a lesson for all of you struggling kids out there: Internships don't always lead to great gigs.
Case in point: Stephen Colbert, David Letterman's Late Night successor, revealed Tuesday night he once turned down an internship with the Late Show because it didn't pay.
He's done pretty well since then, however.
Letterman had Colbert on The Late Show Tuesday to discuss the passing of the late-night torch, and Colbert – who dropped his faux-conservative act for the first time in ages – revealed that he once declined an opportunity to work on The Late Show
"In 1986, my girlfriend in college...
Case in point: Stephen Colbert, David Letterman's Late Night successor, revealed Tuesday night he once turned down an internship with the Late Show because it didn't pay.
He's done pretty well since then, however.
Letterman had Colbert on The Late Show Tuesday to discuss the passing of the late-night torch, and Colbert – who dropped his faux-conservative act for the first time in ages – revealed that he once declined an opportunity to work on The Late Show
"In 1986, my girlfriend in college...
- 4/23/2014
- by Alex Heigl
- People.com - TV Watch
It's like something out of "Grand Theft Auto" -- one of the drivers from History Channel's "Ice Road Truckers" has been charged with 3 felonies after allegedly kidnapping a Vegas prostitute ... and forcing her to jump out a second story window.According to official charging docs, Tim Zickuhr has been charged with first degree kidnapping, extortion, and coercion. But the story behind the charges is out of control. Seriously, out of control.According to the police report,...
- 4/21/2014
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
With 4/20 coming around this Sunday, we could have easily given you a list of all the reasons that Super Troopers has become one of the greatest "stoner comedies" of all time. Instead, we decided to chat with all five of the Broken Lizard guys to let them tell you all about this little film they made nearly 15 years ago and how it turned into the cult classic it is today. Spark it up, cinephiles! It's oral-history time.
Snoop Dogg Hosting 4/2 'Wellness Retreat' in Pot-Friendly States
The beginning
Steve Lemme ("Mac...
Snoop Dogg Hosting 4/2 'Wellness Retreat' in Pot-Friendly States
The beginning
Steve Lemme ("Mac...
- 4/18/2014
- Rollingstone.com
All I can say is that I’m very happy that I live in the 21st Century, and that my future husband will likely not own a castle with some sort of lock tower. And let’s be honest: Even if he did, he’d never have the power to lock me away in it (because, you know, equality and stuff).
That being said, I’m not totally mad at Francis right now. Is he looking out for France? Of course. Is he looking out for Mary? Yes. Is he still a teenager with a ridiculous amount of responsibility? Always.
That being said, I’m not totally mad at Francis right now. Is he looking out for France? Of course. Is he looking out for Mary? Yes. Is he still a teenager with a ridiculous amount of responsibility? Always.
- 4/18/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
A new red band trailer for "Walk of Shame" delves deeper into the crazy shenanigans that Megan (Elizabeth Banks) gets into while taking the titular stroll through Los Angeles, as she desperately tries to beat the clock and make it to a big job interview.
The clip opens with Megan's friends (Gillian Jacobs and Sarah Wright) trying to convince her to go out to get over the disappointment of losing out on a news anchor job.
"You're going to meet some young, stupid, hot guy, and you're going to take all your anger and all your aggression out on his penis," Jacobs explains.
Megan ends up doing just that when she hooks up with James Marsden, going back to his place for some adult fun and drunken debauchery. Long story short, Megan wakes up to discover her phone, purse, and car are all missing -- and thanks to Marsden's antiquated (but convenient) landline,...
The clip opens with Megan's friends (Gillian Jacobs and Sarah Wright) trying to convince her to go out to get over the disappointment of losing out on a news anchor job.
"You're going to meet some young, stupid, hot guy, and you're going to take all your anger and all your aggression out on his penis," Jacobs explains.
Megan ends up doing just that when she hooks up with James Marsden, going back to his place for some adult fun and drunken debauchery. Long story short, Megan wakes up to discover her phone, purse, and car are all missing -- and thanks to Marsden's antiquated (but convenient) landline,...
- 4/16/2014
- by Katie Roberts
- Moviefone
For regular TV viewers, one of the most gratifying things is that we’re at a time when a gay character’s story is no longer predominantly focused on their sexuality. The coming out story is still out there (and still necessary for those who have yet to step out of the closet) but when a show on the young-demographic network like The CW brings in a gay character and the story isn’t focused on his being gay, progress has been made.
Last year on the hit CW series, The Originals, we were introduced to the character of Josh, who was immediately open about being gay and was dealing with a much bigger piece of drama – he’d just been turned into a vampire by the villainous – but oh-so-sexy – vampire/werewolf hybrid, Klaus (played by Joseph Morgan) and had to learn how to survive.
Steven Krueger plays Josh and...
Last year on the hit CW series, The Originals, we were introduced to the character of Josh, who was immediately open about being gay and was dealing with a much bigger piece of drama – he’d just been turned into a vampire by the villainous – but oh-so-sexy – vampire/werewolf hybrid, Klaus (played by Joseph Morgan) and had to learn how to survive.
Steven Krueger plays Josh and...
- 4/15/2014
- by Jim Halterman
- The Backlot
Get ready for SNL: The Musical.
The host: Anna Kendrick, who snagged an Oscar nomination for Up in the Air but is probably known best for crooning without accompaniment — unless you count a little cup percussion — in Pitch Perfect. Sondheim-lovers of a certain age may also remember the actress’ film debut as Fritzi, the most conniving girl at theater camp – and real Kendraholics know that even before that, at the age of 12, Kendrick was nominated for a Tony for her work in Broadway’s High Society (a musical adaptation of The Philadelphia Story).
Long story short: The lady...
The host: Anna Kendrick, who snagged an Oscar nomination for Up in the Air but is probably known best for crooning without accompaniment — unless you count a little cup percussion — in Pitch Perfect. Sondheim-lovers of a certain age may also remember the actress’ film debut as Fritzi, the most conniving girl at theater camp – and real Kendraholics know that even before that, at the age of 12, Kendrick was nominated for a Tony for her work in Broadway’s High Society (a musical adaptation of The Philadelphia Story).
Long story short: The lady...
- 4/5/2014
- by Hillary Busis
- EW.com - PopWatch
Long story short, Beyonce’s father had an affair, fathered a son, isn’t making his usual hefty child support payments because he’s not riding on his famous daughter’s gravy train, so his baby mama is broke and homeless. And she wants the singer’s financial help. Alexsandra Wright, the former mistress of Mathew Knowles, told In Touch that...Read more»...
- 4/2/2014
- by Andrea Simpson
- Celebuzz.com
I’ll never look at a bucket of ribs the same way again.
I’ve been a steadfast reader of Television Without Pity since I lit upon Tracie “Potes” Potochnik’s America’s Next Top Model recaps back in 2004. In snarky TWoP style, Potes regularly engaged in a gentle mockery of host-mogul-mentor Tyra Banks about everything from her Kool-Aid weave to her love of barbecue-slathered pork. From the first lines of those recaps, it felt like I’d found the website equivalent of my very soul (and what a trash-tv-filled, highbrow-educated soul it is). And so, like Tyra Banks and those ribs,...
I’ve been a steadfast reader of Television Without Pity since I lit upon Tracie “Potes” Potochnik’s America’s Next Top Model recaps back in 2004. In snarky TWoP style, Potes regularly engaged in a gentle mockery of host-mogul-mentor Tyra Banks about everything from her Kool-Aid weave to her love of barbecue-slathered pork. From the first lines of those recaps, it felt like I’d found the website equivalent of my very soul (and what a trash-tv-filled, highbrow-educated soul it is). And so, like Tyra Banks and those ribs,...
- 3/28/2014
- by Lanford Beard
- EW.com - PopWatch
I sort of wish I were cool enough that if I got three of my exes in the same room, two of them would be related (is that cool?), and two of them would wear masks and know how to kick some serious ass. Unfortunately for me, three of my exes in one room would mean a bit more witty banter and a lot less leather. But that’s what happens when you don’t live in Starling City, I suppose. And in case you didn’t catch the episode and am wondering which three exes I’m talking about,...
- 3/27/2014
- by Samantha Highfill
- EW.com - PopWatch
Today we have two new featurettes for all we Game of Thrones fans. The first is a behind the scenes featurette, Artisan Piece #3, about the Belfast location. The second one is a completely charming history of the series (spoilery if you haven’t seen all three seasons) that is funny and interesting and features fan art.
HBO included the artists’ names and sites in the post of the featurette, and we’ve included them too, along with all the online Game of Thrones-related links.
Location Manager Robert Boake discusses the scope and challenges of filming Season 4 in Northern Ireland.
Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4 Artisan Piece #3: Shooting in Belfast
A brief and entertaining history of how the HBO series came to be. Executive Producers and Writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss tell the entertaining and sometimes hard-to-believe journey of how the hugely popular book series are/were made into a smash HBO series.
HBO included the artists’ names and sites in the post of the featurette, and we’ve included them too, along with all the online Game of Thrones-related links.
Location Manager Robert Boake discusses the scope and challenges of filming Season 4 in Northern Ireland.
Featurette: Game of Thrones – Season 4 Artisan Piece #3: Shooting in Belfast
A brief and entertaining history of how the HBO series came to be. Executive Producers and Writers David Benioff and Dan Weiss tell the entertaining and sometimes hard-to-believe journey of how the hugely popular book series are/were made into a smash HBO series.
- 3/18/2014
- by Erin Willard
- ScifiMafia
HBO
As part of its campaign to tease Game of Thrones fans to such an extent that the fourth season premiere seems an impossible dream, HBO has released a little history of the making of the show, titled Long Story Short. It features interviews with creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss in which they discuss the adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy tomes and a couple of appearances from cast members. It should be informative if you’re into that sort of thing and slightly dull if you’re not, but instead it’s pretty damn funny.
It turns out that the featurette is packed with sight gags, self-deprecating humour and in-jokes, all snappily edited and stuffed into five minutes. In this article we’ll be taking a look at some of the funniest moments in the video, so if you haven’t seen it yet, you can catch up below.
As part of its campaign to tease Game of Thrones fans to such an extent that the fourth season premiere seems an impossible dream, HBO has released a little history of the making of the show, titled Long Story Short. It features interviews with creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss in which they discuss the adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s fantasy tomes and a couple of appearances from cast members. It should be informative if you’re into that sort of thing and slightly dull if you’re not, but instead it’s pretty damn funny.
It turns out that the featurette is packed with sight gags, self-deprecating humour and in-jokes, all snappily edited and stuffed into five minutes. In this article we’ll be taking a look at some of the funniest moments in the video, so if you haven’t seen it yet, you can catch up below.
- 3/18/2014
- by Grace Murray
- Obsessed with Film
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