Exclusive: Timberman-Beverly Productions has partnered with filmmaker Tod Williams (The Door In the Floor) on a drama series focused on the rarely explored origin story of one of history’s most iconic figures, Napoleon Bonaparte. The project, which is being taken out to the streaming marketplace, hails from ABC Signature where Timberman-Beverly is under a deal.
Bonaparte’s rise to become the emperor of France is possibly the grandest epic driven by a single individual in all of human history, except it isn’t the story of an individual at all. It’s the story of a family, more specifically, a mother and her eight children, rising up from obscurity to become the most powerful dynasty in the world. Beautiful, unruly, intelligent, and competitive, but united as a pack of wolves when threatened. In this family, blood is thicker than everything.
The series will explore Napoleon the son, brother, and...
Bonaparte’s rise to become the emperor of France is possibly the grandest epic driven by a single individual in all of human history, except it isn’t the story of an individual at all. It’s the story of a family, more specifically, a mother and her eight children, rising up from obscurity to become the most powerful dynasty in the world. Beautiful, unruly, intelligent, and competitive, but united as a pack of wolves when threatened. In this family, blood is thicker than everything.
The series will explore Napoleon the son, brother, and...
- 11/11/2020
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Recently, CBS served up the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Extant" episode 10 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Don't Shoot the Messenger," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting and intense stuff take place as Shepherd's loyalty gets put to the test. Disturbing dreams plague Molly, and more! In the new, 10th episode press release: Molly Experiences A Distressing Vision She Can't Forget. Press release number 2: Following a near-death experience, Molly will have a harrowing vision she can't shake. Also, Shepherd's loyalty to the Global Space Commission is going to get called into question. Guest stars feature: David Morrissey (Tobias Shepherd), Goran Visnjic (John Woods), Tyler Hilton (Charlie Arthurs) and Kiersey Clemons (Lucy). The episode was written by Tom Pabst, and it was directed by Dan Lerner. Episode 10 is set to air on Wednesday night, August 26th at 8pm central time on ABC.
- 8/19/2015
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Recently, CBS delivered the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Extant" episode 4 of season 2. The episode is entitled, "Cracking The Code," and it turns out that we're going to see some very interesting stuff go down as alien messages are being sent through DNA.Molly finds out about it, and more! In the new, 4th episode press release: Molly Discovers That Aliens Are Trying To Communicate With Humans Through A Hidden Message In Their DNA. Press release number 2: As Molly works to create a virus that will eradicate alien hybrids, she is going to discover that aliens are trying to communicate with humans through a hidden message in their DNA. Also, Lucy will help Ethan run away from Charlie in order to help him recover memories of his mother, Molly. The episode was written by Tom Pabst, and it was directed by P.J. Pesce. Episode 4 is set to air on Wednesday night,...
- 7/15/2015
- by Chris
- OnTheFlix
Exclusive: ICM Partners has signed Tod ‘Kip’ Williams, the Gotham-based director who last helmed the found footage sequel horror hit Paranormal Activity 2. He’s next directing Tangier, a Tom Pabst-scripted indie that will be produced by Traffic‘s Laura Bickford. I’ll always remember Williams for having the stones to take it upon himself to charm author John Irving into giving him a free option on his bestselling novel A Widow For One Year. Irving had never heard of Williams, who had only directed the festival film The Adventures Of Sebastian Cole. His producer, Ted Hope, had an in with Irving in that the author was briefly his wrestling coach at Exeter. That got Williams a foot in the door, and he sold Irving on his pitch to take only a portion of a sprawling tale (most of Irving’s books are sprawling tales), and make that the focus of the film.
- 7/30/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
It's Friday and we might as well have some fun and dive into some off the wall Paranormal Activity 4 rumors. Today we found another fake poster, cast listings and a release date of October 2012 for Paranormal Activity 4. According to the not-so "official Paranormal Activity 4 Facebook page" they have released details on the next Paranormal Activity movie. On the info section of the Facebook page they claim that Tod Williams (Kip Williams) will direct Paranormal Activity 4 whom also directed Paranormal Activity 2. The writers are listed as Michael R. Perry (Paranormal Activity 2) and Christopher B. Landon (Paranormal Activity 2, Paranormal Activity 3) and Tom Pabst (Paranormal Activity 2).
- 11/4/2011
- Best-Horror-Movies.com
Paranormal Activity 2 is being released on Blu-ray, DVD, and digital copy in a nifty new combo pack guaranteed to scare your pants off. This is great news because the horror genre has been on a bit of a decline in recent years. The only real entries in this genre have been the numerous Saw films. Paranormal Activity and its follow-up Paranormal Activity 2 are fresh and original stories offering audiences genuine scares proving to the world that the horror genre is not just limited to gory torture porn.
Taking place a few weeks before the first Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2 serves as a prequel to the hit film. An ordinary family, the Rey’s house is burglarized one day causing the father Dan (Brian Boland) to have surveillance cameras installed. He does this for the welfare of his family especially for the protection of his baby boy Hunter.
Taking place a few weeks before the first Paranormal Activity, Paranormal Activity 2 serves as a prequel to the hit film. An ordinary family, the Rey’s house is burglarized one day causing the father Dan (Brian Boland) to have surveillance cameras installed. He does this for the welfare of his family especially for the protection of his baby boy Hunter.
- 2/10/2011
- by Randall Unger
- JustPressPlay.net
There are several horror titles releasing on DVD and Blu-Ray today. The most notable releases for Tuesday, February 8th include Wes Craven's poorly received My Soul to Take, a chilling production from France titled High Lane, Anchor Bay Entertainment's I Spit on Your Grave and finally, Paranormal Activity 2. This last title has already confirmed a sequel, with High Lane standing out amongst these titles. High Lane promises double terror from terrific heights and from socially isolated cannibals. Have a look at each of the titles below, with special features attached to each (if available).
High Lane
A synopsis...
"A group of friends on vacation decide to venture onto a trail high up in the mountains that has been closed for repairs. The climb proves more perilous than planned. Especially as they soon realize that they're not alone. This adventure will turn into a nightmare."
Release Date: February 8th,...
High Lane
A synopsis...
"A group of friends on vacation decide to venture onto a trail high up in the mountains that has been closed for repairs. The climb proves more perilous than planned. Especially as they soon realize that they're not alone. This adventure will turn into a nightmare."
Release Date: February 8th,...
- 2/9/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Christopher B. Landon and Michael R. Perry, who co-wrote Paranormal Activity 2 along with Tom Pabst, will be returning for the third installment of the popular horror franchise. Paramount Pictures has officially announced an October 21, 2011 release date. It would appear they are taking over the Saw franchise's spot as Halloween stalwarts. Oren Peli, who wrote, produced and directed the original will return as producer once again. No details have emerged for storylines though some loose ends were left out there from the second movie which makes sense to bring Landon and Perry back. Along with Paranormal Activity 2 Landon's writing credits include Disturbia and Blood and Chocolate. He also directed Burning Palms due out this Friday . Michael R. Perry's credits are grounded more in...
- 1/10/2011
- by Bryan Kritz
- The Daily BLAM!
Paranormal Activity 2 was a major box office success for Paramount Pictures, with a profit ratio of 30:1 ($30 return for every $1 invested). Now, this title will spend some time haunting DVD and Blu-Ray store shelves February 8. 28Dla writer Ed Sum gave this film some chides in a review found here: Paranormal Activity 2 Review. Yet, the film's teaser shows some supernatural intrigue. This clip can be found here: Paranormal Activity 2 Teaser.
Apparently, the film will be available in three formats including a 2 disc Blu-Ray version. The formats will have bonus features, including: unrated portions, found footage and trailers. The full list of special features is inside, for your perusal.
The synopsis for Paranormal Activity 2 is here:
"The chillingly realistic prequel to 2009’s horror phenomenon chronicles the frightening days leading up to the events of the original film, marking the return of Katie, Micah and the terrifying and malevolent presence that’s torturing them.
Apparently, the film will be available in three formats including a 2 disc Blu-Ray version. The formats will have bonus features, including: unrated portions, found footage and trailers. The full list of special features is inside, for your perusal.
The synopsis for Paranormal Activity 2 is here:
"The chillingly realistic prequel to 2009’s horror phenomenon chronicles the frightening days leading up to the events of the original film, marking the return of Katie, Micah and the terrifying and malevolent presence that’s torturing them.
- 12/21/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Paranormal Activity 2 Directed by: Tod Williams Written by: Michael R. Perry, Christopher Landon, Tom Pabst (screenplay), Michael R. Perry (story) Starring: Molly Ephraim, Sprague Grayden, Brian Boland Paranormal Activity 2 is inferior to its predecessor — few sequels aren’t. I could rag on it for regurgitating the ideas and scenarios that made the original such a memorable theater experience, but what’s more interesting to me is where it goes right. Very few people awaited this found footage follow-up with any degree of anticipation, and with a conspicuous absence of the advance screenings that so stoked public interest in the first, Paranormal Activity 2 was, to all appearances, shaping up to be an unmitigated disaster. Turns out it was plain bad marketing. PA2 might actually be the most conceptually creative sequel since J.J. Abram’s Star Trek reboot. Like that film, this is chronologically a prequel, with the ill-fated original stars,...
- 11/2/2010
- by Colin
- FilmJunk
I suppose there’s a sort of cleverness in the direction Paranormal Activity 2 decided to take. Sequels are typically about one-upping their progenitor films by being bigger, faster, louder, more-er of everything. But screenwriters Michael R. Perry, Christopher Landon, and Tom Pabst and director Tod Williams (The Door in the Floor) went in the other direction: They aped the look and feel of Paranormal Activity but made everything else smaller and lesser. It’s a bold choice, if an odd one. And almost entirely predictably, it utterly fails to pay off. What amusement value there was in Paranormal Activity came in its novelty: we hadn’t seen a film quite like this before, as the haunting of an ordinary young American couple terrorizing by a demon in their ordinary suburban house played out entirely via the camcorders they set up to document their experience, and to try to figure...
- 10/29/2010
- by MaryAnn Johanson
- www.flickfilosopher.com
Directed by: Tod Williams
Written by: Michael R. Perry, Christopher B. Landon, Tom Pabst
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Brian Boland, Sprague Grayden, Molly Ephraim, Tim Clemens
The problems of Kristi Rey and her small San Diego family are just beginning.
Kristi has just born a new son named Hunter, and the numerous video clips of Hunter's initial days, along with her husband Dan and step-daughter Ali, show a reasonably typical and well-adjusted family. Time passes, and Hunter grows some hair and manages his first baby steps. It's a happy time for all involved.
Things start to go awry after a curious break-in. Every room in the house is reduced to messy shambles. Dresser drawers are pulled out, paintings and pictures yanked from walls, garbage strewn about the home, the works - yet nothing is stolen. Whoever (or 'whatever', muahaha) broke in seemed only intent on making a mess. This...
Written by: Michael R. Perry, Christopher B. Landon, Tom Pabst
Cast: Katie Featherston, Micah Sloat, Brian Boland, Sprague Grayden, Molly Ephraim, Tim Clemens
The problems of Kristi Rey and her small San Diego family are just beginning.
Kristi has just born a new son named Hunter, and the numerous video clips of Hunter's initial days, along with her husband Dan and step-daughter Ali, show a reasonably typical and well-adjusted family. Time passes, and Hunter grows some hair and manages his first baby steps. It's a happy time for all involved.
Things start to go awry after a curious break-in. Every room in the house is reduced to messy shambles. Dresser drawers are pulled out, paintings and pictures yanked from walls, garbage strewn about the home, the works - yet nothing is stolen. Whoever (or 'whatever', muahaha) broke in seemed only intent on making a mess. This...
- 10/27/2010
- by Tristan Sinns
- Planet Fury
Neil Jordan will rewrite and direct Heart-Shaped Box, an adaptation of the horror novel by Joe Hill, for Warner Bros. Pictures. Akiva Goldsman is producing.
The book, published in February, centers on a rock star obsessed with the occult who buys a suit advertised at an online auction site as haunted by its dead owner's ghost. He ultimately is forced to confront the ghost and the demons of his own past.
Tom Pabst wrote the original draft.
Hill is the son of Stephen King, who chose his pen name out of a desire to succeed based on his own merits. After achieving some success -- among the awards he has collected are the Bram Stoker Award for best fiction collection -- he revealed his identity.
Kevin McCormick is overseeing for the studio.
Jordan, repped by repped by CAA and Jenne Casarotto in the U.K., recently wrapped The Brave One, starring Jodie Foster, for Warners. He most recently helmed 2005's Breakfast on Pluto and is attached to direct A Killing on Carnival Row, a fantasy for New Line.
The book, published in February, centers on a rock star obsessed with the occult who buys a suit advertised at an online auction site as haunted by its dead owner's ghost. He ultimately is forced to confront the ghost and the demons of his own past.
Tom Pabst wrote the original draft.
Hill is the son of Stephen King, who chose his pen name out of a desire to succeed based on his own merits. After achieving some success -- among the awards he has collected are the Bram Stoker Award for best fiction collection -- he revealed his identity.
Kevin McCormick is overseeing for the studio.
Jordan, repped by repped by CAA and Jenne Casarotto in the U.K., recently wrapped The Brave One, starring Jodie Foster, for Warners. He most recently helmed 2005's Breakfast on Pluto and is attached to direct A Killing on Carnival Row, a fantasy for New Line.
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