Ah, Cannes. How we love keeping track of all the news coming out of your film market! Along with the several other stories we've already covered, now comes the first sales trailer for Bleiberg Entertainment's Vampires in Venice directed by Deborah Goodwin.
Synopsis:
Keith (Edward Remington Hoffman), a young fresh-faced actor, arrives in Hollywood on All Hallow's Eve and is hustled by a mad real estate agent to move into an abandoned rental house in Venice where he’s warned by his weird neighbor that “evil is everywhere”. On his first night in his new digs, he’s attacked by some kind of vampire bat and begins to feel a change coming on. When he rescues an attractive escaped mental patient named Laci (Aleksei Archer) from his basement and is threatened by a wild gang of “Fanpires” (fans of the undead), he has to admit that something is definitely messed up.
Synopsis:
Keith (Edward Remington Hoffman), a young fresh-faced actor, arrives in Hollywood on All Hallow's Eve and is hustled by a mad real estate agent to move into an abandoned rental house in Venice where he’s warned by his weird neighbor that “evil is everywhere”. On his first night in his new digs, he’s attacked by some kind of vampire bat and begins to feel a change coming on. When he rescues an attractive escaped mental patient named Laci (Aleksei Archer) from his basement and is threatened by a wild gang of “Fanpires” (fans of the undead), he has to admit that something is definitely messed up.
- 5/11/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Years ago, USA Network's "Up All Night" used to repeatedly run a cheap sucky vampire flick called Malibu Beach Vampires. When I saw the title Vampires in Venice I instantly assumed it meant Venice, Italy. Nope. The title refers to sunny Venice, California. Please let this film be better than Malibu Beach Vampires.
Newcomer Deborah S. Goodwin wrote, directed, and co-produced this tale of Califonivampification starring Edward Remington Hoffman, Aleksei Archer, Jennifer Skyler, and longtime character actor Bill Cobbs.
On his first night in his new place in Venice Beach, Keith is attacked by some kind of vampire bat and begins to feel a change coming on. Whatever’s inside him is taking over fast and he is unable to remember if the visions of blood in his head are a nightmare or reality.
Bleiberg Entertainment are handling the distribution for the film.
And, uh, well, that's really about...
Newcomer Deborah S. Goodwin wrote, directed, and co-produced this tale of Califonivampification starring Edward Remington Hoffman, Aleksei Archer, Jennifer Skyler, and longtime character actor Bill Cobbs.
On his first night in his new place in Venice Beach, Keith is attacked by some kind of vampire bat and begins to feel a change coming on. Whatever’s inside him is taking over fast and he is unable to remember if the visions of blood in his head are a nightmare or reality.
Bleiberg Entertainment are handling the distribution for the film.
And, uh, well, that's really about...
- 5/3/2011
- by Foywonder
- DreadCentral.com
Writer-director Deborah Goodwin has wrapped a horror-comedy for Blieburg Entertainment that sounds absolutely nothing unique compared to the typical vampire fare we've seen before. See if you agree with this synopsis: On his first night in his new place in Venice Beach, Keith is attacked by some kind of vampire bat and begins to feel a change coming on. Whatever's inside him is taking over fast and he is unable to remember if the visions of blood in his head are a nightmare or reality. Edward Remington Hoffman, Aleksei Archer, Jennifer Skyler and Bill Cobbs. That's the sales art you see on the left sporting the tagline "Welcome to the city that bites." Whatever you say.
- 5/3/2011
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Scott Gibson, he's our man! If he can't do it... we'll have to re-cast the part again!
Remember when we told you that Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) was going to play the lead in the upcoming zombie film, First Platoon? Yeah, well, he's not now. Instead Scott Gibson will be playing Rock Brannigan, leader a group of zombie hunters in the apocalyptic southwest.
And who is Scott Gibson you might ask? Well, he did have a bit part in Diary of the Dead, and was in a few episodes of The Pacific, and if that doesn't ring any bells, he looks a little like this guy:
Still doesn't ring any bells? Look him up on IMdB! We've done enough already! As for the rest of the First Platoon cast, all is still well. The movie features Arron Shiver (The Book of Eli), Jennifer Skyler, Malcolm McDowell, Sid Haig , and John Kassir.
Remember when we told you that Alan Tudyk (Firefly, Tucker & Dale vs. Evil) was going to play the lead in the upcoming zombie film, First Platoon? Yeah, well, he's not now. Instead Scott Gibson will be playing Rock Brannigan, leader a group of zombie hunters in the apocalyptic southwest.
And who is Scott Gibson you might ask? Well, he did have a bit part in Diary of the Dead, and was in a few episodes of The Pacific, and if that doesn't ring any bells, he looks a little like this guy:
Still doesn't ring any bells? Look him up on IMdB! We've done enough already! As for the rest of the First Platoon cast, all is still well. The movie features Arron Shiver (The Book of Eli), Jennifer Skyler, Malcolm McDowell, Sid Haig , and John Kassir.
- 8/17/2010
- HugAZombie
Back in June we were the first to reveal that Firefly actor Alan Tudyk was following his star turn in Tucker and Dale vs. Evil with the lead in zombie comedy First Platoon. Well sadly we have bad news for Tudyk fans…
First Earth Films have been in touch to let us know that Scott Gibson (Haldane in the Spielberg/Hanks epic The Pacific), will be taking over the role of ‘Rock Brannigan’ – the leader of a motley team of zombie fighters in the post-apocalyptic desert southwest – replacing Alan Tudyk. From the press release:
Gibson, a well-respected actor whose previous credits include Lucky Number Slevin as well as small parts in a number of other films (including a bit in George Romero’s zombie film Diary of the Dead), starred recently as Capt. Andrew Haldane in three episodes of the Steven Spielberg – Tom Hanks project The Pacific to excellent critical reviews.
First Earth Films have been in touch to let us know that Scott Gibson (Haldane in the Spielberg/Hanks epic The Pacific), will be taking over the role of ‘Rock Brannigan’ – the leader of a motley team of zombie fighters in the post-apocalyptic desert southwest – replacing Alan Tudyk. From the press release:
Gibson, a well-respected actor whose previous credits include Lucky Number Slevin as well as small parts in a number of other films (including a bit in George Romero’s zombie film Diary of the Dead), starred recently as Capt. Andrew Haldane in three episodes of the Steven Spielberg – Tom Hanks project The Pacific to excellent critical reviews.
- 8/17/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
A casting change has occurred on First Platoon , the zom-com we introduced to you in June . It seems Alan Tudyk has ducked out of the lead role of "Rock Brannigan," making room for actor Scott Gibson ( The Pacific ). The actor is no stranger to the dead having played a very small role in George Romero's Diary of the Dead . In Platoon , he's the leader of a motley team of zombie fighters in the post-apocalyptic desert southwest. Arron Shiver and Jennifer Skyler, Malcolm McDowell, Sid Haig and John Kassir also star for writer-director Chris Gabriel.
- 8/17/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Zombies? Comedy? Alan Tudyk? Ok!
Alan Tudyk, known to many for his portrayal of Wash in the TV series Firefly and the post-cancellation movie Serenity is about to enjoy some more horror comedy. Tudyk was last seen in the horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil - at least, if you caught it at Sundance or other film festivals - and will continue this trend with First Platoon, a zombie comedy with Tudyk playing "Rock Brannigan," leader a group of zombie hunters in the apocalyptic southwest.
Joining Tudyk are Arron Shiver (The Book of Eli) as "Pete Davis" and newcomer Jennifer Skyler as "Molly Mcguire" with Malcolm McDowell (Clockwork Orange) as "Rex Necro," Sid Haig (Night of the Living Dead 3D) as "Pa Jericho," and John Kassir as "Burke." Skyler, Shiver and Tudyk will undergo military training from Capt. Dale Dye (military consultant on Band of Brothers), which seems a little extreme for a zombie comedy,...
Alan Tudyk, known to many for his portrayal of Wash in the TV series Firefly and the post-cancellation movie Serenity is about to enjoy some more horror comedy. Tudyk was last seen in the horror comedy Tucker & Dale vs. Evil - at least, if you caught it at Sundance or other film festivals - and will continue this trend with First Platoon, a zombie comedy with Tudyk playing "Rock Brannigan," leader a group of zombie hunters in the apocalyptic southwest.
Joining Tudyk are Arron Shiver (The Book of Eli) as "Pete Davis" and newcomer Jennifer Skyler as "Molly Mcguire" with Malcolm McDowell (Clockwork Orange) as "Rex Necro," Sid Haig (Night of the Living Dead 3D) as "Pa Jericho," and John Kassir as "Burke." Skyler, Shiver and Tudyk will undergo military training from Capt. Dale Dye (military consultant on Band of Brothers), which seems a little extreme for a zombie comedy,...
- 6/3/2010
- HugAZombie
Styd reports that former “Firefly”/”Serenity” guy Alan Tudyk has signed on to star in the post-apocalyptic horror flick “First Platoon”. Tudyk is coming off a co-starring role in the indie slasher/comedy “Tucker and Dale Versus Evil” and whatever roles Joss Whedon can scrounge up for him, not that there’s anything wrong with that. It’s a good gig if you can get’em. In “First Platoon”, Tudyk will play Rock Brannigan, the leader of a ragtag squad of zombie hunters in the post-apocalyptic Southwest. Why would you go out to hunt zombies instead of hiding from them is a mystery the film will no doubt shed light on upon release. Also in the cast are Arron Shiver, Jennifer Skyler, Malcolm McDowell as Rex Necro, Sid Haig as Pa Jericho and John Kassir as Burke. “First Platoon” is from writer/director Chris Gabriel, and is scheduled for release...
- 6/3/2010
- by Nix
- Beyond Hollywood
Alan Tudyk has signed on to lead the cast of zombie comedy First Platoon as Rock Brannigan, leader of a ragtag squad of zombie hunters in the post apocalyptic Southwest. Tudyk is well known for his turns in Firefly , Tucker and Dale Versus Evil and A Knight's Tale . The actor will be joined by fellow squad members Arron Shiver and Jennifer Skyler. Genre vets Malcolm McDowell as Rex Necro, Sid Haig as Pa Jericho and John Kassir as Burke also star for writer-director Chris Gabriel and First Earth Films. First Platoon is set for release in spring or early summer 2011.
- 6/3/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Following in the footsteps of horror comedy Tucker and Dale vs. Evil, First Earth Films have announced that fan-favourite actor Alan Tudyk has signed on to lead the cast of zombie comedy First Platoon as Rock Brannigan, leader of a ragtag squad of zombie hunters in the post apocalyptic Southwest.
Tudyk is best known for his portrayal of Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball and Wash, in the Joss Whedon series Firefly and the subsequent film Serenity. Joining him in the cast are Malcolm McDowell as Rex Necro, Sid Haig as Pa Jericho, John Kassir as Burke, while Arron Shiver and newcomer Jennifer Skyler round out the zombie hunting team as Pete Davis and Molly Mcguire.
According to info we’ve received, Tudyk, Shiver and Skyler will undergo military style desert training with Capt Dale Dye, accomplished actor and military advisor on Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and The Pacific,...
Tudyk is best known for his portrayal of Steve the Pirate in Dodgeball and Wash, in the Joss Whedon series Firefly and the subsequent film Serenity. Joining him in the cast are Malcolm McDowell as Rex Necro, Sid Haig as Pa Jericho, John Kassir as Burke, while Arron Shiver and newcomer Jennifer Skyler round out the zombie hunting team as Pete Davis and Molly Mcguire.
According to info we’ve received, Tudyk, Shiver and Skyler will undergo military style desert training with Capt Dale Dye, accomplished actor and military advisor on Band of Brothers, Saving Private Ryan, and The Pacific,...
- 6/3/2010
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Malcolm McDowell is to star in the post-apocalyptic zombie comedy First Platoon, it was announced today by First Earth Films.
The 66-year-old English veteran's long list of credits include Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of Halloween and its 2009 sequel Halloween II, and most recently the post-apocalyptic The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington and released in January.
Sid Haig is also on board. The 70-year-old has had numerous TV roles and also appeared in several Rob Zombie films - as a cemetery caretaker in the Halloween remake and as killer clown Captain Spaulding in House of 1000 Corpses, its sequel The Devil's Rejects and animated The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.
Las Vegas writer/director Chris Gabriel will be shooting the picture, from his original screenplay, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this spring and summer.
First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment, both based in Las Vegas are producing the feature, whose...
The 66-year-old English veteran's long list of credits include Rob Zombie's 2007 remake of Halloween and its 2009 sequel Halloween II, and most recently the post-apocalyptic The Book of Eli starring Denzel Washington and released in January.
Sid Haig is also on board. The 70-year-old has had numerous TV roles and also appeared in several Rob Zombie films - as a cemetery caretaker in the Halloween remake and as killer clown Captain Spaulding in House of 1000 Corpses, its sequel The Devil's Rejects and animated The Haunted World of El Superbeasto.
Las Vegas writer/director Chris Gabriel will be shooting the picture, from his original screenplay, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this spring and summer.
First Earth Films and Laughing Jack Entertainment, both based in Las Vegas are producing the feature, whose...
- 4/6/2010
- by David Bentley
- The Geek Files
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