Writer/director Ti West has wrapped up work on his horror film The Sacrament and while we don’t have a plot description yet, we do have the first photo to share. Pictured in the photo is a bloodied AJ Bowen running from someone (or something) toward a helicopter.
The Sacrament was produced by Eli Roth (the Hostel films) as well as Jacob Jaffke, Peter Phok, Christopher Woodrow and Molly Conners.
In addition to Bowen, the film stars Joe Swanberg, Kentucker Audley, Gene Jones, Kate Lyn Sheil, and Amy Seimetz.
Dimension Films is debuting Dark Skies in theaters on February 22, 2013 and now they’re showing off the final theatrical poster for the horror film. Written and directed by Scott Stewart (Priest, Legion), the cast includes Keri Russell, J.K. Simmons, Josh Hamilton, and Dakota Goyo.
The Plot:
From the producer of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister comes Dark Skies: a supernatural thriller that follows a young family living in the suburbs. As husband and wife Daniel and Lacey Barret witness an escalating series of disturbing events involving their family, their safe and peaceful home quickly unravels. When it becomes clear that the Barret family is being targeted by an unimaginably terrifying and deadly force, Daniel and Lacey take matters in their own hands to solve the mystery of what is after their family.
Antony Starr stars in 'Banshee' - Photo courtesy of HBOWell, that didn’t take long at all. Banshee just premiered on Cinemax on January 11, 2013 and Cinemax is so happy with the series they’ve given it a season two renewal. Executive produced by Alan Ball (True Blood), Jonathan Tropper, David Schickler, Peter Macdissi, and Greg Yaitanes, Banshee has been getting overwhelmingly positive reviews – thus, a second season order.
Season one of the action series airs on Fridays at 10pm. Season two will air in 2014.
The first season was written by Tropper and Schickler. Season two will add John Romano, Evan Dunsky, and Doug Jung as writers. The cast includes Antony Starr, Ivana Milicevic, Ulrich Thomsen, Frankie Faison, Hoon Lee, Rus Blackwell, Matt Servitto, Demtrius Grosse, Trieste Kelly Dunn, Ryann Shane, Daniel Ross Owens, Lili Simmons, and Ben Cross.
The Plot:
Banshee stars Antony Starr as Lucas Hood, an ex-con and master thief who assumes the identity of the sheriff of Banshee, Pa., where he continues his criminal activities, even as he’s hunted by the shadowy gangsters he betrayed years earlier.
Eric McCormack and Rachael Leigh Cook on the ‘Perception’ Set (Photo Credit: Doug Hyun/TNT)
TNT’s Perception just landed a new guest star. Scott Wolf (Party of Five, Everwood) will be a recurring guest star in the upcoming season of the drama series.
Filming will begin soon on season 2 of Perception, with TNT aiming for a summer return of the series. The cast includes Eric McCormack, Rachael Leigh Cook, Arjay Smith, and Kelly Rowan.
According to TNT, Wolf will be playing Donnie, a “charismatic, fast-rising Assistant U.S. Attorney recently transferred back to Chicago. He’s a blue-collar, Irish-Catholic kid from the south side who loves the White Sox. While Donnie claims his transfer back to Chicago was completely random, he has a hidden agenda involving Kate (Cook), his soon-to-be ex-wife.”
The Plot:
Perception stars Eric McCormack as Dr. Daniel Pierce, an eccentric neuroscientist and university professor with a unique way of seeing the world. Pierce is called upon by his former student – FBI agent Kate Moretti – to help the federal government solve complex criminal cases.
Spike announced a new, still-untitled series set to star magician Criss Angel. According to the network, the new show will take viewers behind the scenes and expose the design and execution of death-defying stunts. “Spike is thrilled to be able to showcase the amazing talents of Criss Angel, a perfect fit for our evolving adult brand. Criss has grown immeasurably as an artist, and we are excited to give our viewers never-before-granted access into the inner workings of his secret world and his mind,” stated Sharon Levy, Executive Vice President, Original Series, Spike TV.
In addition to starring in the series, Criss will be executive producing the show. The network’s ordered 11 one-hour episodes, and production will start this spring in Vegas.
Details on the Series:
For the first time ever in any magic programming, Criss will reveal the creative process behind the magic as he lets the audience behind closed doors into the creative “think tank” where his team brainstorms, debates, and prepares the most spectacular illusions in history. This unprecedented access will demonstrate the methods and secrets that go into designing, building, and executing these incredible feats.
Viewers will also get a glimpse into Angel’s dangerous and mysterious life along with a host of new and intriguing characters and celebrity guests.
The episodes will be themed and focus on mind-blowing magic, the supernatural, death-defying escapes, and astonishing physical stunts that will challenge the very laws of nature.
Carrie Ann Inaba Hosts the Genesis Awards (Photo Courtesy of the Genesis Awards)
Dancing with the Stars‘ Carrie Ann Inaba will return as host of the Genesis Awards Benefit Gala for the second year in a row. Inaba is a big animal advocate who has four cats, two dogs, and her own foundation – The Carrie Ann Inaba Animal Project. And she’s extremely happy to be hosting the event on March 23, 2013.
“I’m delighted to have been invited back by The Humane Society of the United States to host this truly unique and inspirational event. We all need to be a voice for those who cannot speak out for themselves, which is why The Genesis Awards recognize those who have the power to spread the word about the issues affecting innocent, voiceless animals,” said Carrie Ann.
The annual Genesis Awards Benefit Gala celebrates “the work of The HSUS and the role that news and entertainment media and high profile individuals play in raising awareness of animal issues.” Funds raised from the event go toward the Pets for Life, Chimps Deserve Better, and Farm Animal Protection HSUS programs.
“Carrie Ann was such a big hit with our audience last year because her energy and enthusiasm for the animal welfare cause came straight from her heart. She was a shoo-in to helm this year’s Genesis Awards, and we are grateful to her for accepting our invitation,” explained Beverly Kaskey, senior director of The Humane Society of the United States’ Hollywood outreach program.
Nominations for this year’s awards will be revealed in February.
In support of their new album Paramore coming to stores on April 9, 2013, Paramore has announced details on their planned North American tour. The 2013 tour will kick off on April 25th in Houston, marking their first North American tour since 2010. Kitten, a Los Angeles-based alt-rock group, has been tapped to be the tour’s opening act.
Tickets are now on sale to Paramore Fan Club and Singles Club members. The general public can purchase tickets beginning February 1st.
In addition to the North American tour, Paramore will be traveling to Southeast Asia and Australia to perform for their fans.
In late 2012, Paramore announced their first new album in three years, with the group – singer Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York – posting the news on their website. “The whole making of this album was a rediscovering of ourselves as a band and as friends,” they wrote. “It was a process that allowed us the freedom to explore new territory artistically and to liberate ourselves as musicians, singers, as people! Sincerely, we feel that the best way to give it a name is just to call it what it is. This album is us.”
PARAMORE ON TOUR 2013
APRIL
25 Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
29 Phoenix, AZ – Comerica Theatre
MAY
1 Los Angeles, CA – Wiltern Theatre
3 Las Vegas, NV – The Joint
4 San Francisco, CA – Warfield Theatre
6 Salt Lake City, UT – The Great Salt Air
7 Denver, CO – The Fillmore Auditorium
9 Chicago, IL – Chicago Theatre
10 Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
13 Toronto, ON – Sound Academy
15 Boston, MA – House of Blues Boston
16 New York, NY – Hammerstein Ballroom
Disney’s really gearing up for the big game, announcing a new The Lone Ranger trailer as well as a new poster and a contest set to take place on game day. The Mouse House will debut new footage from the action-adventure film starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer on Sunday, February 3, 2013 during the Super Bowl pregame show beginning at 2pm on CBS. And be sure to take a close look at the new footage as answering trivia questions could win you cool prizes.
The “Who Will You Ride With on Game Day” Sweepstakes offers prizes from SUBWAY and Kawasaki including Kawasaki helmets, gift cards and more.
To participate in The Lone Ranger “Who Will You Ride With on Game Day” Sweepstakes* and get a chance to win prizes for “You and Your Kemosabe,” tune in and follow @LoneRanger on Twitter. For a chance to win, after the sneak peek airs answer trivia questions about the spot correctly and use #LONERANGER in the reply. All correct entries will be entered in a blind drawing for a chance to win a prize pack, such as Kawasaki helmets, SUBWAY® gift cards, and more. Each prize pack includes two prizes, one each for “You and Your Kemosabe.” The sweepstakes will end February 4, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. PST. Entries will also be accepted via email to [email protected].
The Lone Ranger Plot: From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind the blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, comes Disney/Jerry Bruckheimer Films’ The Lone Ranger, a thrilling adventure infused with action and humor, in which the famed masked hero is brought to life through new eyes. Native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) recounts the untold tales that transformed John Reid (Armie Hammer), a man of the law, into a legend of justice—taking the audience on a runaway train of epic surprises and humorous friction as the two unlikely heroes must learn to work together and fight against greed and corruption.
The Lone Ranger rides into theaters on July 3, 2013.
Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence at the 2013 SAG Awards - Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage, Courtesy of SAG
The Screen Actors Guild Awards show may not have the hype associated with it that the Oscars, Golden Globes, or even the People’s Choice awards do, however this year it managed to grow its audience. TNT and TBS report that the 2013 SAG Awards drew in 5.2 million viewers which is up 2% from last year (and 5% in the 18-49 demographic).
With the 2013 show’s ratings increasing, the networks have opted to renew their commitment to the awards show for three more years.
“The SAG Awards are a perfect fit for TBS and TNT, giving us the opportunity each year to target comedy and drama fans with a star-studded night celebrating the best in television and movie acting,” stated Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TNT, TBS and Turner Classic Movies (TCM). “We are thrilled that TNT and TBS will continue to be home of one of the awards season’s premier events.”
“We are pleased to once again partner with TNT and TBS on the simulcast of the Screen Actors Guild Awards®. Their support over the last 16 years has contributed to the tremendous popularity of our celebration of acting excellence,” said SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director David White. “TNT and TBS’ recognition of the SAG Awards’ unique place in the industry and its wide appeal to the global home audience has helped make it one of the most important events of the awards season.”
Warner Bros has released a new TV spot for Jack the Giant Slayer (formerly known as Jack the Giant Killer), the action adventure film coming to theaters on March 1, 2013. Directed by Bryan Singer (X-Men, Superman Returns), Jack the Giant Slayer stars Nicholas Hoult (Warm Bodies), Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, and Ian McShane.
The Plot:
Jack the Giant Slayer tells the story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack (Hoult) into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend—and gets the chance to become a legend himself.
