The international release of Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” is igniting backlash over the decision to use a white actor to dub the film’s Black lead character. “Soul” has been widely celebrated for being the first Pixar movie to feature a Black main character, in this case a music teacher and jazz musician named Joe (voiced by Jamie Foxx in the U.S. release). Director Pete Docter relied on co-director Kemp Powers and co-writer Mike Jones, plus a “cultural brain trust” of Black artists, to ensure the film accurately represented African-American culture. And yet, Joe is dubbed by white actor Nikolaj Lie Kaas in Denmark.
According to The New York Times, Lie Kaas’ voice role in the Danish “Soul” release led to scholars and activists using the national newspaper Berlingske to explain how “the casting was an example of structural racism.” The article resulted in “a fiery controversy, prompting...
According to The New York Times, Lie Kaas’ voice role in the Danish “Soul” release led to scholars and activists using the national newspaper Berlingske to explain how “the casting was an example of structural racism.” The article resulted in “a fiery controversy, prompting...
- 1/21/2021
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Not to be confused with the filmmaking troupe of the same name, some new stills, a trailer, and artwork have arrived for Radio Silence (formerly On Air); and as always we have everything you need right here.
Marco J. Riedl and Carsten Vauth direct. Markus Knuefken, Charles Rettinghaus, Ronald Nitschke, and Jasmin Lord star.
Synopsis
Stalking the streets, serial killer "Nightslasher" is unstoppable. Hidden from the police and a threat to the public, only Doc Rock, a pirate radio show host, can bring him out of hiding.
Mocking the police for their failings in preventing these horrific murders, Doc Rock asks, "How hard can it be?" to stop the Nightslasher in his tracks. Shortly after, he has his answer when he is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse as the killer phones in and places the death of his next victim on Doc Rock’s shoulders. The clock is ticking,...
Marco J. Riedl and Carsten Vauth direct. Markus Knuefken, Charles Rettinghaus, Ronald Nitschke, and Jasmin Lord star.
Synopsis
Stalking the streets, serial killer "Nightslasher" is unstoppable. Hidden from the police and a threat to the public, only Doc Rock, a pirate radio show host, can bring him out of hiding.
Mocking the police for their failings in preventing these horrific murders, Doc Rock asks, "How hard can it be?" to stop the Nightslasher in his tracks. Shortly after, he has his answer when he is caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse as the killer phones in and places the death of his next victim on Doc Rock’s shoulders. The clock is ticking,...
- 11/13/2013
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes DVD release details for Shiver, information on the Mile High Horror Film Festival, an exclusive excerpt from Dead is Only Skin Deep, a Q&A with 13-year-old Emily Diprimio for Carver, and more:
Q&A Interview with Up-and-Coming 13-Year-Old Filmmaker Emily Diprimio
by Heather Wixson
It’s not often that you run across aspiring genre directors who are still in their teens so when we discovered a brand new Kickstarter campaign for Carver, an upcoming indie slasher from the filmmaking team of Ron Diprimio and his 13-year-old daughter Emily Diprimio, we immediately took notice.
In the campaign, the Diprimios’ describe Carver as, “a throwback 80’s style slasher that follows a group of teenagers who are haunted by a despicable act they committed on Halloween when they were younger.
Q&A Interview with Up-and-Coming 13-Year-Old Filmmaker Emily Diprimio
by Heather Wixson
It’s not often that you run across aspiring genre directors who are still in their teens so when we discovered a brand new Kickstarter campaign for Carver, an upcoming indie slasher from the filmmaking team of Ron Diprimio and his 13-year-old daughter Emily Diprimio, we immediately took notice.
In the campaign, the Diprimios’ describe Carver as, “a throwback 80’s style slasher that follows a group of teenagers who are haunted by a despicable act they committed on Halloween when they were younger.
- 9/15/2013
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com
The feature film lineup for this years Mile High Horror Film Festival has been announced. Some really outstanding films are on tap this year. Check out the official announcement below!
From The Press Release
Mile High Horror is excited to announce its highly anticipated feature films lineup for its 4th Annual Film Festival, which will run October 3-6 at the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton, Colorado.
Tickets for screenings will be available for purchase at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17th.
The 2013 Mile High Horror Film Festival Feature Films Lineup is as follows...
We Are What We Are
-- Opening Night Film --
USA, (2013) 105 min., Directed by Jim Mickle
Director Jim Mickle will be in attendance!
When the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting...
The feature film lineup for this years Mile High Horror Film Festival has been announced. Some really outstanding films are on tap this year. Check out the official announcement below!
From The Press Release
Mile High Horror is excited to announce its highly anticipated feature films lineup for its 4th Annual Film Festival, which will run October 3-6 at the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton, Colorado.
Tickets for screenings will be available for purchase at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17th.
The 2013 Mile High Horror Film Festival Feature Films Lineup is as follows...
We Are What We Are
-- Opening Night Film --
USA, (2013) 105 min., Directed by Jim Mickle
Director Jim Mickle will be in attendance!
When the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting...
- 9/15/2013
- by admin
- MoreHorror
Mile High Horror has announced its feature films lineup for its 4th Annual Film Festival, which will run October 3-6 at the new Alamo Drafthouse Cinema in Littleton, Colorado - and here’s a slice of some of the weird and wonderful movies on offer..... We Are What We Are (Opening Night Film) USA, (2013) 105 min., Directed by Jim Mickle (who will be in attendance) When the patriarch of the family passes away, the teenage children must take responsibility for the family chores: the preparation of the rituals, the hunting and putting the all-important meat on the table. These newfound responsibilities are even more daunting, however, when you live in the city and happen to be a family of cannibals. On Air Germany, (2012) 94 min., Directed by Carsten Vauth A man (Markus Knuefken) runs the pirate radio "Nighthawk" from the basement of his house, and every saturday night he goes "On Air" as Doc Rock.
- 9/13/2013
- 24framespersecond.net
By David Harkness, MoreHorror.com
It's time to get excited as the upcoming wave of horror film festivals (and Halloween festivities) are rapidly approaching.
Screamfest 2012 L.A. horror film festival has announced its initial list of movies to be screened including the much talked about film American Mary as well as a fun sounding diddy Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal.
Check out the rest of the list from the official release below.
From the Press Release
Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls "the best place to get a jump on tomorrow's cult hits," kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year's films include Morgan O'Neill's The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be...
It's time to get excited as the upcoming wave of horror film festivals (and Halloween festivities) are rapidly approaching.
Screamfest 2012 L.A. horror film festival has announced its initial list of movies to be screened including the much talked about film American Mary as well as a fun sounding diddy Eddie: The Sleepwalking Cannibal.
Check out the rest of the list from the official release below.
From the Press Release
Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls "the best place to get a jump on tomorrow's cult hits," kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year's films include Morgan O'Neill's The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be...
- 9/20/2012
- by admin
- MoreHorror
It's that most wonderful time of the year again! Screamfest L.A. has announced its first wave of films including the highly anticipated John Cusack flick The Factory! Speaking of which, we have the first three stills from that for you right here. Dig it!
From the Press Release
Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits,” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly):
The Factory (Us) – Directed by Morgan O’Neill, starring John Cusack (1408, The Raven) and Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter,” Quarantine and The Exorcism Of Emily Rose...
From the Press Release
Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits,” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly):
The Factory (Us) – Directed by Morgan O’Neill, starring John Cusack (1408, The Raven) and Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter,” Quarantine and The Exorcism Of Emily Rose...
- 9/20/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
The first titles have been announced for the Screamfest 2012. The 12th annual event will take place in Los Angeles this October, and includes American Mary and John Cusack’s The Factory:
Hollywood, CA., September 19, 2012 – Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly):
The Factory (Us) – Directed by Morgan O’Neill, starring John Cusack (1408, The Raven) and Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter,” Quarantine and The Exorcism Of Emily Rose) and Mae Whitman (“Parenthood,” “Arrested Development”). Present. Buffalo. The unforgiving winter.
Hollywood, CA., September 19, 2012 – Screamfest®, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 12th annual event in Los Angeles on October 12 through October 21 at La Live Regal Cinemas (1000 W. Olympic Blvd. La, CA). This year’s films include Morgan O’Neill’s The Factory starring John Cusack, Jennifer Carpenter and Mae Whitman.
First Wave Title Highlights at Screamfest 2012 (more titles to be added shortly):
The Factory (Us) – Directed by Morgan O’Neill, starring John Cusack (1408, The Raven) and Jennifer Carpenter (“Dexter,” Quarantine and The Exorcism Of Emily Rose) and Mae Whitman (“Parenthood,” “Arrested Development”). Present. Buffalo. The unforgiving winter.
- 9/19/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
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