Showing at this years London Film4 Frightfest, The Theatre Bizarre is an anthology film directed by six of the most varied film makers working in genre cinema today – Douglas Buck, Buddy Giovinazzo, David Gregory, Karim Hussain, Tom Savini and Richard Stanley, who makes his welcome return to the horror genre after Eighteen years away…
The Theatre Bizarre is a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris’ early 20th century ‘Theatre du Grand Guignol’. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker and produced by Severin’s Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna’s Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment.
The project’s six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly budgeted and internationally acclaimed movie in the horror field.
The Theatre Bizarre is a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris’ early 20th century ‘Theatre du Grand Guignol’. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker and produced by Severin’s Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna’s Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment.
The project’s six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly budgeted and internationally acclaimed movie in the horror field.
- 7/17/2011
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Who's ready to get dirty with some gory new stills for the next anthology film to come our way that's making its world premiere at this year's Fantasia Film Festival? Yeah, we thought you would be. Read on for the goods!
The Theatre Bizarre is a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment.
The project's six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly budgeted and internationally acclaimed movie in the horror field. The films of Douglas Buck include the 2003 Sitges sensation Family Portraits: A Trilogy Of America...
The Theatre Bizarre is a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment.
The project's six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly budgeted and internationally acclaimed movie in the horror field. The films of Douglas Buck include the 2003 Sitges sensation Family Portraits: A Trilogy Of America...
- 6/30/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Shooting wrapped yesterday on a new anthology film with some heavy genre names to its credit. The film is being co-produced by Severin Films. No word yet on a release date.
Severin Films and France’s Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of The Theatre Bizarre, a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris’ early 20th century ‘Theatre du Grand Guignol’. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin’s Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna’s Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley’s (Hardware) segment ‘The Mother Of Toads’ began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees.
The project’s six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly...
Severin Films and France’s Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of The Theatre Bizarre, a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris’ early 20th century ‘Theatre du Grand Guignol’. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin’s Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna’s Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley’s (Hardware) segment ‘The Mother Of Toads’ began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees.
The project’s six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly...
- 6/4/2011
- by Jason Bene
- Killer Films
Severin Films and France's Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of "The Theatre Bizarre", a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. "The Theater Bizarre" is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley's ("Hardware") segment 'The Mother Of Toads' began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees. The project's six filmmakers have all made at least one modestly...
- 11/8/2010
- www.ohmygore.com/
Severin Films and France's Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of The Theatre Bizarre, a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theatre Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley's segment 'The Mother Of Toads' began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees.
- 10/19/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
A new anthology is on its way that's attracting not only a lot of indie talent but also a segment from none other than Richard Stanley (Hardware) and Tom Savini. Interested? We thought you would be. Dig on the details and early artwork.
From the Press Release
Severin Films and France's Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of The Theatre Bizarre, a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley's (Hardware) segment 'The Mother Of Toads' began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees.
From the Press Release
Severin Films and France's Metaluna Productions today announced their international co-production of The Theatre Bizarre, a modern horror anthology inspired by the over-the-top shocks of Paris' early 20th century 'Theatre du Grand Guignol'. The feature will be comprised of six films by six cutting-edge genre directors enlisted from around the world and granted total creative freedom. The Theater Bizarre is executive produced by Daryl J. Tucker, and produced by Severin's Carl Daft, David Gregory and John Cregan, Metaluna's Fabrice Lambot, and Michael Ruggiero of Nightscape Entertainment. Production on Richard Stanley's (Hardware) segment 'The Mother Of Toads' began 10/10/10 in Montségur in the French Pyrenees.
- 10/19/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We are becoming familiar with the idea that filming graphic novels rarely works out the way we might hope. Alan Moore disinherits most adaptations of his work, big-budget Watchmen drastically changed the story (managing only marginal artistic success, and mixed reactions), and Will Eisner‘s The Spirit quickly became a laughing stock.
There is something very different going on in graphic novels, a subject about which Will Eisner had much to say. Born in 1917, and considered by most the father, grandfather, or otherwise supreme chief of the graphic novel format (or sequential art), Eisner’s work not only led the way for the form to become what it is today, but like many forerunners, is better than anything that followed to boot.
We’re giving it another shot now, with his treasure, A Contract with God. Set to film as distinct(ish) segments directed by Tze Chun, Alex Rivera, Barry Jenkins and Sean Baker,...
There is something very different going on in graphic novels, a subject about which Will Eisner had much to say. Born in 1917, and considered by most the father, grandfather, or otherwise supreme chief of the graphic novel format (or sequential art), Eisner’s work not only led the way for the form to become what it is today, but like many forerunners, is better than anything that followed to boot.
We’re giving it another shot now, with his treasure, A Contract with God. Set to film as distinct(ish) segments directed by Tze Chun, Alex Rivera, Barry Jenkins and Sean Baker,...
- 7/29/2010
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
Legendary comic book master Will Eisner’s groundbreaking graphic novel “A Contract with God” is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced on Saturday at Comic- Con International 2010 by the film’s producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in “A Contract with God” Eisner utilizes the comic book format in an innovative and pioneering way to explore stories and memories from his childhood growing up in a New York City tenement. Each tale captures the brutality, fragility, and tenderness that exists among people living in close quarters in challenging economic times.
A quartet of acclaimed independent directors are attached to direct each of the graphic novel’s four adjoining chapters: Alex Rivera (“Sleep Dealer”); Tze Chun (“Children of Invention”); Barry Jenkins (“Medicine for Melancholy”); and Sean Baker (“Prince of Broadway,” MTV’s “Warren the...
A quartet of acclaimed independent directors are attached to direct each of the graphic novel’s four adjoining chapters: Alex Rivera (“Sleep Dealer”); Tze Chun (“Children of Invention”); Barry Jenkins (“Medicine for Melancholy”); and Sean Baker (“Prince of Broadway,” MTV’s “Warren the...
- 7/26/2010
- by Allan Ford
- Filmofilia
Will Eisner's graphic novel "A Contract With God" is being adapted into a live-action feature by writer-producer Darren Dean.
"God" recounts Eisner's memories of growing up in a New York City tenement, and four directors, who will each helm one chapter of the tale, have lined up to bring it to the screen.
The quartet consists of Alex Rivera ("Sleep Dealer"), Tze Chun ("Children of Invention"), Barry Jenkins ("Medicine for Melancholy") and Sean Baker ("Prince of Broadway").
Dean -- who also co-wrote and produced "Prince of Broadway," which will be released by Elephant Eye Films in the fall -- will produce the adaptation under the auspices of the Eisner estate. Bob Schreck and Michael Ruggiero will serve as co-executive producers, with Tommy Oliver as co-producer and Mark Rabinowitz as associate producer.
The project was announced at Comic-Con at the 22nd annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, honoring achievement in American comic books.
"God" recounts Eisner's memories of growing up in a New York City tenement, and four directors, who will each helm one chapter of the tale, have lined up to bring it to the screen.
The quartet consists of Alex Rivera ("Sleep Dealer"), Tze Chun ("Children of Invention"), Barry Jenkins ("Medicine for Melancholy") and Sean Baker ("Prince of Broadway").
Dean -- who also co-wrote and produced "Prince of Broadway," which will be released by Elephant Eye Films in the fall -- will produce the adaptation under the auspices of the Eisner estate. Bob Schreck and Michael Ruggiero will serve as co-executive producers, with Tommy Oliver as co-producer and Mark Rabinowitz as associate producer.
The project was announced at Comic-Con at the 22nd annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards, honoring achievement in American comic books.
- 7/25/2010
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Based on Will Eisner's graphic novel
SuperHeroHype received the following press release about a movie adaptation of Will Eisner's "A Contract with God":
Legendary comic book master Will Eisner's groundbreaking graphic novel "A Contract with God" is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced this evening at Comic- Con International 2010 by the film's producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in "A Contract with God" Eisner utilizes the comic book format in an innovative and pioneering way to explore stories and memories from his childhood growing up in a New York City tenement. Each tale captures the brutality, fragility, and tenderness that exists among people living in close quarters in challenging economic times.
A quartet of acclaimed independent directors are attached to direct each of the graphic novel's four adjoining chapters:...
SuperHeroHype received the following press release about a movie adaptation of Will Eisner's "A Contract with God":
Legendary comic book master Will Eisner's groundbreaking graphic novel "A Contract with God" is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced this evening at Comic- Con International 2010 by the film's producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in "A Contract with God" Eisner utilizes the comic book format in an innovative and pioneering way to explore stories and memories from his childhood growing up in a New York City tenement. Each tale captures the brutality, fragility, and tenderness that exists among people living in close quarters in challenging economic times.
A quartet of acclaimed independent directors are attached to direct each of the graphic novel's four adjoining chapters:...
- 7/24/2010
- by editor@comingsoon.net (SuperHeroHype)
- Superherohype
It's not because Haneke, Lynch or Almodóvar aren't launching their next projects at Comic Con that I'm not keeping a semi watchful eye on the mountain of news spilling out from San Diego, but when I received the following press release in my inbox, my first reaction was: whoa. Up-and-coming indie filmmakers Tze Chun, Alex Rivera, Barry Jenkins and Sean Baker are embarking on a fairly special graphic novel adaptation from none other than, Will Eisner. A Contract with God will begin lensing next year. Here's the entire press release. San Diego, CA (July 23, 2010) - Legendary comic book master Will Eisner's groundbreaking graphic novel "A Contract with God" is being adapted into a live action feature film, it was announced this evening at Comic- Con International 2010 by the film's producers. In what is considered by many to be one of the most influential graphic novels ever written, in "A...
- 7/24/2010
- IONCINEMA.com
In the spirit of Halloween '09, we're breaking out reviews (some new, some old) of some Fall Frights you may want to work into your monthly viewing.
Going To Pieces - Fangoria Archives: Originally Published 10/2006
When a documentary tackles a subject as specific, and with such specific appeal, as slasher films, the challenge lies in conveying that attraction to the unconverted while not simply feeding the fans a buffet they’ve already fully sampled. The Starz original Going To Pieces: The Rise And Fall Of The Slasher Film is more successful in offering devotees a gorenucopia of clips and talking heads (still attached to bodies) recounting the subgenre’s history than it likely will be in convincing non-fans that this grisly strain of cinema is a worthy one.
The hour-and-a-half show is based on Adam Rockoff’s book of the same title, which stands as the single best study of stalker cinema ever published.
Going To Pieces - Fangoria Archives: Originally Published 10/2006
When a documentary tackles a subject as specific, and with such specific appeal, as slasher films, the challenge lies in conveying that attraction to the unconverted while not simply feeding the fans a buffet they’ve already fully sampled. The Starz original Going To Pieces: The Rise And Fall Of The Slasher Film is more successful in offering devotees a gorenucopia of clips and talking heads (still attached to bodies) recounting the subgenre’s history than it likely will be in convincing non-fans that this grisly strain of cinema is a worthy one.
The hour-and-a-half show is based on Adam Rockoff’s book of the same title, which stands as the single best study of stalker cinema ever published.
- 10/4/2009
- by no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)
- Fangoria
Starz has quietly shuffled the management decks for its TV operations with the hopes of establishing clear points of entry for the creative community.
Oversight for disparate TV efforts at Starz Entertainment, which oversees the brand's linear and Vod channels, and Starz Media, the umbrella group for such third-party programming providers as Anchor Bay Entertainment and Film Roman, will be consolidated under Bill Myers, president and Coo of Starz Entertainment, as will Starz's digital content operations.
William Hamm, executive vp creative development Starz Media, will take on production and development for Starz Entertainment's original programming, while retaining a similar role at Starz Media. Stephan Shelanski, executive vp Starz Entertainment, will no longer serve as Hollywood's point man for teeing up original programming, but will extend his oversight of acquisitions beyond the channels to Starz Media's home video, syndication and overseas outlets.
Hamm, who previously reported to Kent Rice, president and Coo of Starz Media, will now report to Myers, to whom Shelanski continues to report. Rice continues to oversee Starz Animation.
The move mirrors a similar streamlining Starz disclosed last month for its film operations, giving Overture Films CEO Chris McGurk oversight of Anchor Bay.
The Liberty Media-owned company pulled the trigger on the changes about a month ago, but did not go public with them to avoid confusing Wall Street. While all divisions involved come under Starz, Starz Media is part of the Liberty Capital tracking stock, while Starz Entertainment remains under Liberty Entertainment.
As the dust settled from Starz's acquisition of Idt Entertainment in 2006, it became clear to align the divisions by product, according to Robert Clasen, chairman and CEO of Starz.
"Obviously our intent is to put all these companies in the same entity at some point," he said.
Starz makes the changes as original programming for its channels is gathering momentum under Shelanski's direction. Its first original series, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning theatrical "Crash," is shooting in Mexico, while shortform efforts "Head Case" and "Hollywood Residential" are on air.
Starz Media also has been ramping up its own programming efforts, including the creation of some of Lifetime's most-watched original movies this year.
The realignment also consolidates TV operations in Los Angeles as opposed to Denver, where Starz Entertainment is based.
Shelanski will remain involved in original programming efforts; he functions as a buyer for Starz's channels of the productions that Hamm will be selling. Previously, Starz Media and Starz Entertainment occasionally found themselves competing for the same programming, or one division would pass on content that was a good fit for the other.
Clasen said he did not anticipate job cuts as a result of the shifts, though some positions will transfer from Denver to Los Angeles. However, the relocation of the programming division means Michael Ruggiero, vp original programming at Starz, will exit the company in September; he helped launch the original programming division with Shelanski.
Digital content also will come under Myers, with Edward Huguez, executive vp affiliate sales, now reporting to him. Reporting to Huguez is Marc DeBevoise, senior vp business development and strategy, who oversees digital content licensing. DeBevoise previously reported to Rice.
Oversight for disparate TV efforts at Starz Entertainment, which oversees the brand's linear and Vod channels, and Starz Media, the umbrella group for such third-party programming providers as Anchor Bay Entertainment and Film Roman, will be consolidated under Bill Myers, president and Coo of Starz Entertainment, as will Starz's digital content operations.
William Hamm, executive vp creative development Starz Media, will take on production and development for Starz Entertainment's original programming, while retaining a similar role at Starz Media. Stephan Shelanski, executive vp Starz Entertainment, will no longer serve as Hollywood's point man for teeing up original programming, but will extend his oversight of acquisitions beyond the channels to Starz Media's home video, syndication and overseas outlets.
Hamm, who previously reported to Kent Rice, president and Coo of Starz Media, will now report to Myers, to whom Shelanski continues to report. Rice continues to oversee Starz Animation.
The move mirrors a similar streamlining Starz disclosed last month for its film operations, giving Overture Films CEO Chris McGurk oversight of Anchor Bay.
The Liberty Media-owned company pulled the trigger on the changes about a month ago, but did not go public with them to avoid confusing Wall Street. While all divisions involved come under Starz, Starz Media is part of the Liberty Capital tracking stock, while Starz Entertainment remains under Liberty Entertainment.
As the dust settled from Starz's acquisition of Idt Entertainment in 2006, it became clear to align the divisions by product, according to Robert Clasen, chairman and CEO of Starz.
"Obviously our intent is to put all these companies in the same entity at some point," he said.
Starz makes the changes as original programming for its channels is gathering momentum under Shelanski's direction. Its first original series, an adaptation of the Oscar-winning theatrical "Crash," is shooting in Mexico, while shortform efforts "Head Case" and "Hollywood Residential" are on air.
Starz Media also has been ramping up its own programming efforts, including the creation of some of Lifetime's most-watched original movies this year.
The realignment also consolidates TV operations in Los Angeles as opposed to Denver, where Starz Entertainment is based.
Shelanski will remain involved in original programming efforts; he functions as a buyer for Starz's channels of the productions that Hamm will be selling. Previously, Starz Media and Starz Entertainment occasionally found themselves competing for the same programming, or one division would pass on content that was a good fit for the other.
Clasen said he did not anticipate job cuts as a result of the shifts, though some positions will transfer from Denver to Los Angeles. However, the relocation of the programming division means Michael Ruggiero, vp original programming at Starz, will exit the company in September; he helped launch the original programming division with Shelanski.
Digital content also will come under Myers, with Edward Huguez, executive vp affiliate sales, now reporting to him. Reporting to Huguez is Marc DeBevoise, senior vp business development and strategy, who oversees digital content licensing. DeBevoise previously reported to Rice.
- 7/1/2008
- by By Andrew Wallenstein
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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