Exclusive: Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios have rounded out the cast for their supernatural thriller, Black Box (Flight 298). Newcomers include Dane Whyte O’Hara (Darklands), Danny Mac (Hollyoaks), Kaja Chan (1899), Asa Ali (Euphoria), Boadicea Ricketts (Grantchester), Cel Spellman (White Lines) and Molly Belle Wright (Deep Water).
No character details have been disclosed. As we were first to report, Tom Brittney, Holly White and Betsy Blue English lead the cast.
Based on short film The Vessel, Black Box examines the supernatural events that surround Vero Airlines Flight 298 from New Orleans to Seattle. Stephen Quale is directing from a script by Stephen Susco.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici and Jon Oakes are producing alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Warren Zide, and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone,...
No character details have been disclosed. As we were first to report, Tom Brittney, Holly White and Betsy Blue English lead the cast.
Based on short film The Vessel, Black Box examines the supernatural events that surround Vero Airlines Flight 298 from New Orleans to Seattle. Stephen Quale is directing from a script by Stephen Susco.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici and Jon Oakes are producing alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Warren Zide, and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone,...
- 5/24/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios have hired Steven Quale to direct their upcoming supernatural thriller Black Box (Flight 298).
The film is based on the short film The Vessel, and an original screenplay from horror writer Stephen Susco.
Principal photography is set to begin in May in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Black Box (Flight 298) follows the supernatural events surrounding Vero Airlines 298 from New Orleans to Seattle.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici and Jon Oakes will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Warren Zide, and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone, and Clark Baker (Vessel) will executive produce.
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The film is based on the short film The Vessel, and an original screenplay from horror writer Stephen Susco.
Principal photography is set to begin in May in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Black Box (Flight 298) follows the supernatural events surrounding Vero Airlines 298 from New Orleans to Seattle.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici and Jon Oakes will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Warren Zide, and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone, and Clark Baker (Vessel) will executive produce.
The post ‘Black Box’ – ‘Final Destination 5’ Filmmaker Directing Script from ‘Texas Chainsaw 3D’ Writer appeared first on Bloody Disgusting!.
- 5/8/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Steven Quale, best known for his work on “Into the Storm” and “Final Destination 5,” has been tapped to direct Capstone Studios and Hammerstone Studios’ “Black Box (Flight 298).” The upcoming supernatural thriller is based on an original screenplay from Stephen Susco, a horror writer whose many genre credits include “The Grudge,” “The Grudge 2,” “Texas Chainsaw 3D” and “Hell Fest.” According to the logline, the film follows the supernatural events surrounding Vero Airlines Flight 298 from New Orleans to Seattle.
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici (“Barbarian”) and Jon Oakes (“The Guilty”) will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (“Bill & Ted Face the Music”), Warren Zide (“The Final Destination” and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone, and Clark Baker will executive produce. Sacker Law will handle production legal services. Principal photography is set to begin this month in Sofia, Bulgaria.
In addition to his work on the...
Hammerstone Studios’ Alex Lebovici (“Barbarian”) and Jon Oakes (“The Guilty”) will produce alongside Capstone’s Christian Mercuri and David Haring (“Bill & Ted Face the Music”), Warren Zide (“The Final Destination” and Susco. Ruzanna Kegeyan and Roman Viaris of Capstone, and Clark Baker will executive produce. Sacker Law will handle production legal services. Principal photography is set to begin this month in Sofia, Bulgaria.
In addition to his work on the...
- 5/7/2024
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – 10 Things We Learned from the Blu-ray Commentaries
If you enjoyed Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls on Screambox, the Blu-ray is a treasure trove. The horror-comedy is accompanied by three different commentary tracks featuring writer-director-editor-star Andrew Bowser and various crew members, among other special features.
Bowser is naturally funny, seamlessly slipping in Onyx-isms, but he’s also not afraid to get real. There’s a solo director’s track, a commentary focused on the production alongside actress/producer Olivia Taylor Dudley and producer Clark Baker, and a sound commentary joined by sound designer/supervising sound editor Mike James Gallagher.
Here are 10 things I learned from the Onyx the Fortuitous commentaries…
1. The film was intended to start with Bartok removing his eye.
Bowser intended to give viewers a taste of the horrors to come with a cold open that would introduce Jeffrey Combs as Bartok the Great in a scene in which he removes his own eye.
Bowser is naturally funny, seamlessly slipping in Onyx-isms, but he’s also not afraid to get real. There’s a solo director’s track, a commentary focused on the production alongside actress/producer Olivia Taylor Dudley and producer Clark Baker, and a sound commentary joined by sound designer/supervising sound editor Mike James Gallagher.
Here are 10 things I learned from the Onyx the Fortuitous commentaries…
1. The film was intended to start with Bartok removing his eye.
Bowser intended to give viewers a taste of the horrors to come with a cold open that would introduce Jeffrey Combs as Bartok the Great in a scene in which he removes his own eye.
- 1/3/2024
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- bloody-disgusting.com
Fresh out of theaters, currently available on VOD and now streaming exclusively on Screambox, Bloody Disgusting’s Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is coming home for the holidays, arriving as a Collector’s Edition Blu-ray on December 19, loaded with bonus features, extended/deleted scenes, commentaries and an exclusive slipcover.
The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
Since its Sundance premiere, the energy surrounding the film has steadily grown with RogerEbert.com calling Onyx the Fortuitous “a handmade horror gem.”
Based on Andrew Bowser’s viral character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
Blu-ray Bonus Features include…
Making the Monsters Onyx: Origins Onyx Original Videos Theatrical Trailer Art Book
Deleted /Extended Scenes:
Bartok Has Risen (Extended) The Grand Grimoire (Extended) Onyx Eats the Eggs (Deleted) Ravenous Salamanders...
The Blu-ray is now available for pre-order on Amazon!
Since its Sundance premiere, the energy surrounding the film has steadily grown with RogerEbert.com calling Onyx the Fortuitous “a handmade horror gem.”
Based on Andrew Bowser’s viral character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
Blu-ray Bonus Features include…
Making the Monsters Onyx: Origins Onyx Original Videos Theatrical Trailer Art Book
Deleted /Extended Scenes:
Bartok Has Risen (Extended) The Grand Grimoire (Extended) Onyx Eats the Eggs (Deleted) Ravenous Salamanders...
- 11/28/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters this week – the gateway horror film channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
- 10/18/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
- 10/12/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year we beat the hell out of audiences with Terrifier 2. This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
Ahead of next week’s release, Bowser is bringing his film to three cities for a series of early preview screenings. Below are the details for those in NY, CA, or Chicago…
AMC Empire 25 – Tues, October...
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
Ahead of next week’s release, Bowser is bringing his film to three cities for a series of early preview screenings. Below are the details for those in NY, CA, or Chicago…
AMC Empire 25 – Tues, October...
- 10/10/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year we beat the hell out of audiences with Terrifier 2. This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and...
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and...
- 10/6/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Last year we beat the hell out of audiences with Terrifier 2. This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and...
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm (local times) in theaters throughout the country, and fans will be treated to a special introduction from writer/director/star Andrew Bowser ahead of the film.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and...
- 10/5/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
I had never heard of Onyx the Fortuitous before I started seeing reports about the upcoming movie Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls – and even then, I didn’t pay much attention to it because I figured something called Onyx the Fortuitous must be an animated children’s film. But as it turns out, Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is a horror comedy and Onyx the Fortuitous himself is a viral character who was created by Andrew Bowser and has accumulated over 300 million views online, with over 1 million followers on TikTok. Now Bowser’s movie Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls is set to receive a one-night theatrical release in North America, courtesy of Cinedigm and Fathom Events, on October 19th. Tickets can be purchased at This Link, and a trailer for the film is embedded above to help you decide whether or...
- 8/28/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Last year we beat the hell out of audiences with Terrifier 2. This Halloween season, Bloody Disgusting and Screambox are bringing Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls to theaters, a gateway horror film that channels the spirit of feel-good 1980s films like Beetlejuice, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Pee-wee’s Big Adventure!
Movieweb debuted the trailer this afternoon, which you can watch below.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm...
Movieweb debuted the trailer this afternoon, which you can watch below.
In the film, Onyx the Fortuitous is struggling to find purpose with his soul-devouring side gig when he receives a coveted invitation to the mansion of his idol, Bartok the Great. Here, he joins Bartok and his mysterious delegation to raise the spirit of an ancient demon for a once-in-a-lifetime ritual.
The buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls will be released exclusively in theaters for a one-night event on October 19, via Fathom Events. The film will show at 7:00pm & 10:00pm...
- 8/28/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Bloody Disgusting is going to satisfy your nostalgia sweet tooth with the brand new Screambox Original Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, which gives loving homage to classic gateway horror like Monster Squad, Pee-wee’s Big Adventure, Ernest Scared Stupid, and Beetlejuice.
First reported by Variety, Cinedigm announced today they have acquired all North American rights to the buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2023 Midnight Section to rave reviews.
Our very own Meagan Navarro attended the World Premiere, writing in her review that Onyx is an “endearing comedy-horror [that] embraces the ‘80s horror kid,” while RogerEbert.com called the film “a handmade horror gem.”
Based on writer, director and star Andrew Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
First reported by Variety, Cinedigm announced today they have acquired all North American rights to the buzzed-about horror-comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2023 Midnight Section to rave reviews.
Our very own Meagan Navarro attended the World Premiere, writing in her review that Onyx is an “endearing comedy-horror [that] embraces the ‘80s horror kid,” while RogerEbert.com called the film “a handmade horror gem.”
Based on writer, director and star Andrew Bowser’s viral internet character of the same name, Onyx tells the story of an amateur occultist who learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.
- 4/26/2023
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Cinedigm has acquired the North American rights to horror-comedy film “Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls,” which will be released in theaters this fall, Variety has learned exclusively.
The film is based on writer, director and star Andrew Bowser’s viral character, Onyx, which has accumulated over 300 million views online with over 1 million followers on TikTok. According to the film’s official plot description, as an “amateur occultist, [Onyx] learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.” Just when Onyx is about to give up his paranormal pursuits, he receives an invitation to meet with his idol, Bartok the Great, to take part in a ritual to revive an ancient demon. Onyx makes friends with fellow disciples as things take a turn for the worst and they battle to keep their souls.
The film also stars Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ralph Ineson, Rivkah Reyes, Tc Carson,...
The film is based on writer, director and star Andrew Bowser’s viral character, Onyx, which has accumulated over 300 million views online with over 1 million followers on TikTok. According to the film’s official plot description, as an “amateur occultist, [Onyx] learns that sometimes when you raise Hell…you get a little burned.” Just when Onyx is about to give up his paranormal pursuits, he receives an invitation to meet with his idol, Bartok the Great, to take part in a ritual to revive an ancient demon. Onyx makes friends with fellow disciples as things take a turn for the worst and they battle to keep their souls.
The film also stars Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ralph Ineson, Rivkah Reyes, Tc Carson,...
- 4/26/2023
- by McKinley Franklin
- Variety Film + TV
Taking place January 19th–29th, the 2023 Sundance Film Festival will spotlight 99 feature films from around the globe, and we have a look at the full list of movies screening in the eclectic and eerie Midnight category, including the world premieres of Brandon Cronenberg's Infinity Pool and Kenneth Dagatan's In My Mother’s Skin:
From the Press Release: From horror and comedy to works that defy genre classification, these films will keep you wide awake, even at the most arduous hour. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Fresh, Hereditary, Mandy, Relic, Assassination Nation, and The Babadook.
birth/rebirth / U.S.A. — A single mother and a childless morgue technician are bound together by their relationship to a little girl they have reanimated from the dead. Cast: Marin Ireland, Judy Reyes, A.J. Lister, Breeda Wool. World Premiere. Fiction. Day One
In My Mother’s Skin...
From the Press Release: From horror and comedy to works that defy genre classification, these films will keep you wide awake, even at the most arduous hour. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Fresh, Hereditary, Mandy, Relic, Assassination Nation, and The Babadook.
birth/rebirth / U.S.A. — A single mother and a childless morgue technician are bound together by their relationship to a little girl they have reanimated from the dead. Cast: Marin Ireland, Judy Reyes, A.J. Lister, Breeda Wool. World Premiere. Fiction. Day One
In My Mother’s Skin...
- 12/8/2022
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
It’s that time of the year again when the Sundance Film Festival shares all of its horror discoveries that we’ll be seeing in the next few years.
Today they announced the comprehensive slate of independent films selected from the fest that will take place January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Resort, along with a selection of films available online across the country January 24–29, 2023.
Bloody Disgusting combed through the entire program this afternoon and pulled out all of the genre films of note, with first-look images and information where available.
What are you most excited to see at Sundance next year?
Midnight: From horror and comedy to works that defy genre classification, these films will keep you wide awake, even at the most arduous hour. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Fresh, Hereditary, Mandy, Relic, Assassination Nation, and The Babadook.
Today they announced the comprehensive slate of independent films selected from the fest that will take place January 19–29, 2023, in person in Park City, Salt Lake City, and the Sundance Resort, along with a selection of films available online across the country January 24–29, 2023.
Bloody Disgusting combed through the entire program this afternoon and pulled out all of the genre films of note, with first-look images and information where available.
What are you most excited to see at Sundance next year?
Midnight: From horror and comedy to works that defy genre classification, these films will keep you wide awake, even at the most arduous hour. Films that have premiered in this category in recent years include Fresh, Hereditary, Mandy, Relic, Assassination Nation, and The Babadook.
- 12/7/2022
- by Brad Miska
- bloody-disgusting.com
Among cult magicians, The Amazing Johnathan stands out from the pack. His mix of magic and stand up comedy is truly unique. So, on the surface, his persona alone would make for a good documentary. However, The Amazing Johnathan Documentary has way more up its sleeve than that, no pun intended. Initially beginning as a simple portrait of the performer on the comeback/farewell trail after a medical diagnosis, the film evolves quickly into something utterly compelling and often bizarre. Much like The Amazing Johnathan himself, the movie contains deception after deception, though ultimately concluding on a surprise that’s even shocking to Johnathan himself. The documentary begins life in a somewhat straightforward manner. For years, The Amazing Johnathan was a popular comedy/magic act, often trafficking in the seemingly grotesque. Then, he stopped touring, somewhat suddenly. It turns out, he had received a terminal diagnosis. However, a few years back,...
- 8/16/2019
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
Aliens and heavy snow converge to ensure Chicago will never be the same again in Snowfall, a sci-fi flick that's currently in pre-production. Read on to find out everything we know about the windy city invasion!
Per Bloody Disgusting, Gold Circle Films has come aboard the film, which will be directed by Clark Baker. Brooks Elms and Glenn Sanders wrote the script, and Evan Astrowsky (Cabin Fever) is attached to produce.
Check out the pitch trailer for Snowfall below, which is comprised of edited together clips from existing movies, including 30 Days of Night and Midnight Meat Train. Keep in mind that the trailer was created to show off the concept and that no footage has yet been shot for it. In other words, Bradley Cooper probably won't be in the film so don't go getting all excited, ladies!
Synopsis
Snowfall is set during the blizzard of the century as a...
Per Bloody Disgusting, Gold Circle Films has come aboard the film, which will be directed by Clark Baker. Brooks Elms and Glenn Sanders wrote the script, and Evan Astrowsky (Cabin Fever) is attached to produce.
Check out the pitch trailer for Snowfall below, which is comprised of edited together clips from existing movies, including 30 Days of Night and Midnight Meat Train. Keep in mind that the trailer was created to show off the concept and that no footage has yet been shot for it. In other words, Bradley Cooper probably won't be in the film so don't go getting all excited, ladies!
Synopsis
Snowfall is set during the blizzard of the century as a...
- 4/25/2014
- by John Squires
- DreadCentral.com
Snow. Personally speaking, I hate it. Yeah, it looks pretty coming down and when there's a fresh blanket of it covering your city, but try shoveling that shit for 30 years and then get back to me. As if there wasn't enough reason to hate it, you can now throw an alien invasion into the mix.
According to Variety, Benderspink and Evan Astrowsky have come on board to produce science-fiction horror vehicle Snowfall with Clark Baker directing. The story, written by Brooks Elms and Glenn Sanders, takes place during a storm of the century blizzard and tracks a diverse group of Chicago residents trapped on the El Train, only to discover the storm is just a part of a cover for an alien invasion.
Baker also directed the short film Vessel, which Paramount Insurge acquired last year and set up as a feature project.
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According to Variety, Benderspink and Evan Astrowsky have come on board to produce science-fiction horror vehicle Snowfall with Clark Baker directing. The story, written by Brooks Elms and Glenn Sanders, takes place during a storm of the century blizzard and tracks a diverse group of Chicago residents trapped on the El Train, only to discover the storm is just a part of a cover for an alien invasion.
Baker also directed the short film Vessel, which Paramount Insurge acquired last year and set up as a feature project.
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- 7/10/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
According to Variety, Clark Baker has been tapped to direct a thriller entitled Snowfall for Benderspink and Evan Astrowsky.
According to the trade, the story "takes place during a storm of the century blizzard and tracks a diverse group of Chicago residents trapped on the El Train, only to discover the storm is just a part of a cover for an alien invasion."
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According to the trade, the story "takes place during a storm of the century blizzard and tracks a diverse group of Chicago residents trapped on the El Train, only to discover the storm is just a part of a cover for an alien invasion."
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- 7/10/2013
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Exclusive: Oscar-nominated director and animator Timothy Reckart has signed with Apa and The Gotham Group. Reckart specializes in stop-motion animation and gained acclaim earlier this year for Head Over Heels. The only Oscar-nominated animated short that was a student film, it examines a marriage from a unique perspective where the wife lives on the ceiling and the husband on the floor. It was his student thesis at the National Film & Television School in the UK. Reckart has a BA in history and literature from Harvard University and an Ma in directing animation from the National Film & Television School. Related: Film Student Takes On Studios In David Vs. Goliath Battle For Oscar Reckhart joins several other Apa newcomers, helmers who are capitalizing on short films as a way to catapult to features. They include Wes Ball, who is currently in pre-production on The Maze Runner for Fox and sold his short Ruin to the studio,...
- 4/9/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Today we came across this adorable (if one can put such epithet together in the same sentence as ‘a zombie film’) zombie horror short, called Dead Friends, and directed by Stephen W. Martin. You might say it’s a holiday short, because the main character carries an Easter Bunny stuffed animal around with her. Here, have a look: The story follows a bullied little girl who brings a little boy back from the dead. At the nine minute mark, you’ll see one of the best kid psycho faces ever! Synopsis: Nine year old Lola Turtle’s only companion is her treasured and tattered stuffed bunny, Mister Wimperbottom…...
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- 4/1/2013
- by Vesna Sunrider
- Filmofilia
Here's the final episode (four of four) of the new sci-fi web series, DR0NE, which stars Lance Reddick and Kenneth Choi. The series is broadcast on the YouTube channel You Offend Me, You Offend My Family, which Fast Five's Justin Lin is shepherding. DR0NE centers on robots that are apart of the U.S. Military which are designed and programmed by humans to be superior soldiers. The new series, co-produced by Clark Baker and Robert Glickert, is being directed by Glickert, from his own script. Justin Lin is executive producer, while Reddick and his manager Steven Adams are serving as co-producers. As announced back in March, Reddick formed a production company called...
- 10/5/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Just yesterday, we reported that Clark Baker earned a feature project after wowing with his short film Vessel. Now, the list of short filmmakers snagging studio jobs is getting longer. According to Deadline Hollywood, Tom Jenkins and Simon Sharp are the latest to convert internet buzz into a feature gig. Sony Pictures has hired the pair to re-write Giants and direct the film. The plot focuses on an alien race of giants who are attacked and prompted to give chase to earth where they discover that they’re actually pretty small (and that they’re attacker was a loose screw from the Hubble telescope). So, it’s essentially Transformers in reverse. The pair gained traction through shorts Speed of Light and Address is Approximate, the latter of which you can see above. Obviously, this is a trend we can get behind. It’s encouraging to see talent being recognized and rewarded.
- 10/5/2012
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Paramount Pictures has purchased the rights to a sci-fi/horror short film directed by Clark Baker called Vessel. The studio has brought on The Grudge screenwriter Stephen Susco to write the script for the film.
The movie is described as being in the vein of Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and would tell the story of "a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives." The short blended practical creature effects with modern VFX, and I imagine they will incorporate those in the feature film as well.
The short Baker made was funded through Kickstarter, and I thought it turned out great! It should make for an awesome feature film! You can watch the short below if you haven't seen it yet!
The movie is described as being in the vein of Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and would tell the story of "a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives." The short blended practical creature effects with modern VFX, and I imagine they will incorporate those in the feature film as well.
The short Baker made was funded through Kickstarter, and I thought it turned out great! It should make for an awesome feature film! You can watch the short below if you haven't seen it yet!
- 10/4/2012
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Clark Baker’s short film Vessel, is a polished strong genre film that could easily be the opening sequence of a feature film.
The short was funded on KickStarter back in May and has now led to a feature film at Paramount. It did not take a long time.
Therefore, Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights with Baker directing and genre scribe Stephen Susco (The Grudge) to write and produce the feature version.
The original was written by the helmer’s fellow Chapman University grads Matt and Ross Duffer.
Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Vessel tells the story ‘of a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives.’
Baker’s stellar short floating around the web, so we have it for you, too.
Click here to view the embedded video.
The short was funded on KickStarter back in May and has now led to a feature film at Paramount. It did not take a long time.
Therefore, Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights with Baker directing and genre scribe Stephen Susco (The Grudge) to write and produce the feature version.
The original was written by the helmer’s fellow Chapman University grads Matt and Ross Duffer.
Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Vessel tells the story ‘of a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives.’
Baker’s stellar short floating around the web, so we have it for you, too.
Click here to view the embedded video.
- 10/4/2012
- by Nick Martin
- Filmofilia
We praised Clark Baker‘s Vessel back in May as part of our Short Film of the Day feature, so it’s beyond exciting to hear that the short has led to a feature film at Paramount. According to Variety, the studio has hired Stephen Susco (The Grudge) to write a feature film version with Baker set to direct. Unfortunately, that means the short film is now nowhere to be found online – behind privacy setting lock and key. A small price to pay for the chance to see it up on the big screen. The short featured a fantastic blend of practical and CGI effects, as well as some sharp dialogue even in the midst of a mid-air alien invasion when an airplane collides with another ship. It’s also another example of new funding methods leading to larger success. The film was funded on KickStarter, and now Baker has translated the finished product into work within...
- 10/4/2012
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
Another short film has been scooped up to be made into a feature film as Variety reports that Paramount has acquired Clark Baker's sci-fi/horror short film Vessel and tapped genre scribe Stephen Susco (The Grudge) to write and produce the feature version, which will be directed by Baker.
Described as being in the vein of Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short film Vessel blended practical creature effects with modern VFX to tell the story of a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives.
The short, which Baker funded via Kickstarter, was written by the helmer's fellow Chapman University grads Matt and Ross Duffer, who wrote and directed WB's upcoming thriller "Hidden" starring Alexander Skarsgard and Andrea Riseborough.
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Described as being in the vein of Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short film Vessel blended practical creature effects with modern VFX to tell the story of a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into a fight for their lives.
The short, which Baker funded via Kickstarter, was written by the helmer's fellow Chapman University grads Matt and Ross Duffer, who wrote and directed WB's upcoming thriller "Hidden" starring Alexander Skarsgard and Andrea Riseborough.
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- 10/4/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights and are planning a feature film remake of Clark Baker's sci-fi/horror short film "Vessel" reports Variety.
Baker funded the short via Kickstarter and used a script by Matt and Ross Duffer ("Hidden"). It follows a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into the fight for their lives.
Stephen Susco ("The Grudge") has been set to write and produce the feature which Baker will direct. Susco worked with Baker to develop the take for the feature version.
Baker funded the short via Kickstarter and used a script by Matt and Ross Duffer ("Hidden"). It follows a group of airplane passengers who encounter an otherwordly force shortly after takeoff and are thrown into the fight for their lives.
Stephen Susco ("The Grudge") has been set to write and produce the feature which Baker will direct. Susco worked with Baker to develop the take for the feature version.
- 10/4/2012
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
It was only a matter of time before this happened. Not long ago, we introduced you to the "must see" short film Vessel.
Clark Baker's sci-fi short Vessel is headed to the big screen. Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to turn the project into a feature film with Baker directing. Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short blends practical creature effects with modern VFX, telling the story of Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers.
Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives. Stephen Susco (The Grudge, Texas Chainsaw 3D) will provide the screenplay for the feature version. You can watch the original short film in the player inside.
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Clark Baker's sci-fi short Vessel is headed to the big screen. Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to turn the project into a feature film with Baker directing. Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short blends practical creature effects with modern VFX, telling the story of Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers.
Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives. Stephen Susco (The Grudge, Texas Chainsaw 3D) will provide the screenplay for the feature version. You can watch the original short film in the player inside.
Read more...
- 10/3/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Clark Baker's sci-fi short Vessel is headed to the big screen. Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to turn the project into a feature film with Baker directing.
Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short blends practical creature effects with modern VFX, telling the story of Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives.
Stephen Susco (The Grudge, Texas Chainsaw 3D) will provide the screenplay for the feature version.
You can watch the original short film in the player after the break.
Read more...
Likened to Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, the short blends practical creature effects with modern VFX, telling the story of Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives.
Stephen Susco (The Grudge, Texas Chainsaw 3D) will provide the screenplay for the feature version.
You can watch the original short film in the player after the break.
Read more...
- 10/3/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Paramount Pictures has acquired Clark Baker's Vessel, a sci-fi horror short and has set Stephen Susco to script a feature version which will be helmed by Baker, reports Variety. Vessel is described as being in the vein of The Thing, Alien as well as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, following a group of airplane passengers who encounter forces from other worlds after takeoff, and are left battling for their lives. Matt and Ross Duffer (upcoming Hidden with Alexander Skarsgard and Andrea Riseborough) scripted the short.
- 10/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Paramount Pictures has acquired Clark Baker's Vessel, a sci-fi horror short and has set Stephen Susco to script a feature version which will be helmed by Baker, reports Variety. Vessel is described as being in the vein of The Thing, Alien as well as Close Encounters of the Third Kind, following a group of airplane passengers who encounter forces from other worlds after takeoff, and are left battling for their lives. Matt and Ross Duffer (upcoming Hidden with Alexander Skarsgard and Andrea Riseborough) scripted the short.
- 10/3/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Clark Baker's sci-fi short Vessel is headed to the big screen. Variety reports that Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to turn the project into a feature film with Baker directing. Likened to Alien , The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind , the short blends practical creature effects with modern VFX, telling the story of Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives. Stephen Susco ( The Grudge , Texas Chainsaw 3D ) will provide the screenplay for the feature version.
- 10/3/2012
- Comingsoon.net
Episode 3 of the new sci-fi web series, DR0NE, which stars Lance Reddick and Kenneth Choi is available. The series is broadcast on the YouTube channel You Offend Me, You Offend My Family, which Fast Five's Justin Lin is shepherding. The series focuses on "robots that are apart of the U.S. Military designed and programmed by humans to be superior soldiers." The series is co-produced by Clark Baker and Robert Glickert. Glickert also directs, writes and stars in the new series. Justin Lin is executive producer, while Reddick and his manager Steven Adams are serving as co-producers. See all the episodes below:...
- 9/28/2012
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
Episode 3 won't air for another 2 weeks, so the production team put together and released this 5-minute behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new sci-fi web series, DR0NE, which stars Lance Reddick and Kenneth Choi. The series is broadcast on the YouTube channel You Offend Me, You Offend My Family, which Fast Five's Justin Lin is shepherding. The series centers on robots that are apart of the U.S. Military which are designed and programmed by humans to be superior soldiers. The series, co-produced by Clark Baker and Robert Glickert, is directed by Glickert, from his own script. Justin Lin is executive producer, while Reddick and his manager Steven Adams are...
- 9/14/2012
- by Tambay A. Obenson
- ShadowAndAct
Here's episode two of four of the new sci-fi web series, DR0NE, which stars Lance Reddick and Kenneth Choi. The series is broadcast on the YouTube channel You Offend Me, You Offend My Family, which Fast Five's Justin Lin is shepherding. The series centers on robots that are apart of the U.S. Military which are designed and programmed by humans to be superior soldiers. The new series, co-produced by Clark Baker and Robert Glickert, is being directed by Glickert, from his own script. Justin Lin is executive producer, while Reddick and his manager Steven Adams are serving as co-producers. As announced back in March, Reddick formed a production company called...
- 9/7/2012
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
Vessel Short Film. Clark Baker‘s Vessel (2012) stars Brandon Bales, Julie Mintz, Taylor Pigeon, Alan Pietruszewski, and Whit Spurgeon. Vessel‘s plot synopsis: “The story focuses on Liberty Airlines’ Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives!” The Vessel short film poster: [...]
Continue reading: Vessel (2012) Short Film: Clark Baker, Brandon Bales, Julie Mintz...
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- 5/26/2012
- by Rollo Tomasi
- Film-Book
Film School Rejects recently featured a really cool sci-fi short called Vessel, and we thought it was worth sharing as well.
This level of quality is what every short-filmmaker should aspire to. It's got great production design, awesome alien creatures with Predator-esque practical effects, good characters, and a strong story, all told in 13 minutes. Take a look below, and be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!
Vessel was directed by Clark Baker and stars Brandon Bales and Julie Mintz. Would you like to see a feature-length version of this story?
Source: Film School Rejects (http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/short-film-watch-vessel-is-ambitious-sci-fi-clark-baker-practical-effects.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FilmSchoolRejects+%28Film+School+Rejects%29)...
This level of quality is what every short-filmmaker should aspire to. It's got great production design, awesome alien creatures with Predator-esque practical effects, good characters, and a strong story, all told in 13 minutes. Take a look below, and be sure to sound off in the comments and let us know what you think!
Vessel was directed by Clark Baker and stars Brandon Bales and Julie Mintz. Would you like to see a feature-length version of this story?
Source: Film School Rejects (http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/short-film-watch-vessel-is-ambitious-sci-fi-clark-baker-practical-effects.php?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FilmSchoolRejects+%28Film+School+Rejects%29)...
- 5/25/2012
- by benp
- GeekTyrant
Why Watch? Yes, there’s some great CGI at work in Clark Baker‘s Vessel, but it’s a movie that also celebrates atmospheric horror greats with its practical creature design. That blend is the bedrock for a solid science fiction trip. It follows a group of passengers on an airplane that come into contact with another ship midair and end up fighting back a group of tentacled baddies who definitely aren’t from around here. “Here” being, you know, our atmosphere. Everything about the short is pro-level. The score and strong performances from leads Brandon Bales and Julie Mintz are among the highlights, but it’s all here. Right on down to the sound design. Baker isn’t afraid to put his creatures front and center, and the design definitely pays off as the giant gooey roach/pig mutants are a thing of terrible beauty. Plus, the script from Ross and Matt Duffer has just the...
- 5/24/2012
- by Cole Abaius
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
A flight goes to hell in a pretty stellar short film called Vessel. This slice of "cool" from director Clark Baker grabbed our attention this afternoon and we just had to share.
Described as Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, "Vessel features a blend of old school, practical creature effects and slick, modern day VFX. The story focuses on Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives!"
Head here for the official site to learn more about Baker and the team who made this film possible. Head inside to watch the short...
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Described as Alien, The Thing and Close Encounters of the Third Kind, "Vessel features a blend of old school, practical creature effects and slick, modern day VFX. The story focuses on Liberty Airlines' Flight 298 and its passengers. Shortly after takeoff, the passengers encounter an otherworldly force and are thrown into a fight for their lives!"
Head here for the official site to learn more about Baker and the team who made this film possible. Head inside to watch the short...
Read more...
- 5/22/2012
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Justin Lin has tapped Fringe actor Lance Reddick for The 117, a new web series which is set to be broadcast on YouTube's You Offend Me, You Offend My Family channel, reports Variety. The 117 is a dark tale set in the future and tells of robot drones designed to be superior solders by humans, that are part of everyday warfare for the U.S. military. Here, Reddick plays a ruthless commander who deploys the drones in an attack against enemy territories, but is left searching for a drone that goes rogue. This won't affect Reddick's work on Fox's Fringe as he'll be working during his hiatus from the show which just received a final season order. Directing are the web series co-writers Kaylin Boosalis, Clark Baker and Bobby Glickert, while Lin serves as an executive producer...
- 5/15/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Justin Lin has tapped Fringe actor Lance Reddick for The 117, a new web series which is set to be broadcast on YouTube's You Offend Me, You Offend My Family channel, reports Variety. The 117 is a dark tale set in the future and tells of robot drones designed to be superior solders by humans, that are part of everyday warfare for the U.S. military. Here, Reddick plays a ruthless commander who deploys the drones in an attack against enemy territories, but is left searching for a drone that goes rogue. This won't affect Reddick's work on Fox's Fringe as he'll be working during his hiatus from the show which just received a final season order. Directing are the web series co-writers Kaylin Boosalis, Clark Baker and Bobby Glickert, while Lin serves as an executive producer...
- 5/15/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
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