Sneak Peek a new poster supporting the documentary "Limelight", directed by Billy Corben.
Opening in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, September 23, 2011, from Video Services Corp. (VSC), "Limelight", is the 'coke-and-dagger' feature, documenting the rise and fall of New York's greatest nightclub empire, founded by Canadian-born Peter Gatien:
"...As the owner of legendary drugs and sex dance hotspots like 'Limelight', 'Tunnel', 'Palladium' and 'Club USA', Peter Gatien was the undisputed king of the 1980's New York City club scene.
"The eye-patch-sporting Ontario native built and oversaw a Manhattan empire that counted tens of thousands of patrons per night in its peak years, acting as a conduit for a culture that, for many, defined the image of an era in New York. Then years of legal battles and police pressure spearheaded by New York Mayor Giuliani’s determined crackdown on nightlife in the mid-’90s led to Gatien’s eventual deportation to Canada, and the shuttering of his glitzy kingdom..."
"Limelight", acquired by VSC from Magnolia Pictures, opens in Canada September 23, 2011, day and date with the US release.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Limelight"...
Sneak Peek attended the 2011 "CFC Annual BBQ Celebrating Filmmaking Talent at TIFF", hosted by CFC founder, director/producer Norman Jewison, @ the Canadian Film Centre, 2489 Bayview Avenue in Toronto.
Since 1988 the event has provided a relaxing environment for visiting Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Canadian and international industry professionals to network and make deals.
While it has grown to achieve a high level of awareness in the film and entertainment industries, the BBQ event is also one of the CFC’s most important fundraising initiatives.
In addition to delicious food and drink served up in the glorious sunshine, this year's VIP gathering enjoyed a special live performance by MMVA Award-winning band "The Midway State", on the grounds of the 25 acre Wingfields Estate, former home of businessman E.P. Taylor, now preserved as a heritage site :
"...The CFC Annual BBQ is one of CFC’s most significant fundraising initiatives. All proceeds from the BBQ directly help fund CFC’s highly respected training programs in film, television and new media.
"Through the generosity of our donors, CFC will continue to help Canada ’s storytellers touch the world and inspire the talent of tomorrow..."
A special thank you to CFC sponsors Shaw Media, A&E, Miele, Shaftesbury, Epitome Pictures, Temple Street Productions, MacLaren McCann, Corus Entertainment, Panasonic and The Spoke Club.
Sneak Peek some new 'zombie' photos from the Season 2 opening episode of the AMC, Image Comics adaptation, "The Walking Dead", premiering October 16, 2011.
AMC renewed "The Walking Dead" for the second season's additional 13 episodes, after airing for only 2 weeks into the first season, averaging 3.5 million viewers, 18-49, per episode.
Developed during the first season by director Frank Darabont, based on the horror comic books created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, "The Walking Dead" debuted on AMC, October 31, 2010 with a 90-minute episode airing during the network's "Fearfest".
The series follows the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse as a small group of survivors, travel across a desolate America in search of a new home away from the shuffling hordes of the undead 'walkers'.
The group is led by 'Rick Grimes', who was a sheriff's deputy in a small Georgia town before the zombie outbreak. As their situation grows more hazardous, the group's desperation to survive pushes them to the brink of insanity.
At every turn they are faced with the unbearable horrors that come from having the dead walk again, the changing dynamic of their group, as well as facing hostility from the scattered remains of a struggling human populace who are focused on their own survival, now that the structures of society have collapsed.
Season two will feature Grimes' group of survivors leaving Atlanta for the countryside, including the 'Greene' family farm, a setting in the comic book series.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Walking Dead", and the "Toronto Zombie Walk" with the song "Zombie Rock" by Michael Stevens/Paul Puzzella...
Syfy report they have renewed their Toronto-lensed "X-Men"-like TV drama "Alphas" for a second season, ordering up 13 more episodes.
"'Alphas' smart, innovative approach to a superhero franchise has clearly caught on with our audience," said Mark Stern, Syfy’s president of original content.
"From the first-rate writing to the outstanding cast lead by (Oscar nominee) David Strathairn ('Good Night, and Good Luck'), we’re very proud of what was achieved in its first season and look forward to seeing this series fulfill even more of its creative potential in a second season."
"...five people discover they have superhuman abilities, which they use to maintain justice. They are called 'Alphas'. They discover that they are not alone, and that the other individuals with those abilities aren't going to use them for good..."
Averaging 3.3 million weekly viewers, Season 1 guest stars included genre faves Lindsay Wagner ("The Bionic Woman"), Alaina Huffman ("Stargate Universe"), John Pyper-Ferguson ("Battlestar Galactica"), Summer Glau ("Firefly"), Garret Dillahunt ("Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles"), Rebecca Mader ("Lost') and Brent Spiner ("Star Trek: The Next Generation").
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Alphas"...
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro's currently prepping, PG-rated, 'mecha monster' movie "Pacific Rim", is set to film @ Pinewood Toronto Studios for a six-month shoot, October 31, 2011 to April 2012.
Del Toro said "Pacific Rim" involves giant monsters traveling through a vortex to attack major cities.
"This is my most un-modest film, " said del Toro. " The scale is enormous and I'm just a big kid having fun."
Actors Charlie Hunnam ("Sons of Anarachy"), Idris Elba ("Thor") and Willem Dafoe ("Platoon") have been cast, under the film's working title "Still Seas".
The hostile ET's come from the parallel world 'The Anteverse', that try to destroy humanity by first attacking cities and nations neighboring the Pacific Ocean. But the creatures are thwarted in their attempts by Earth-made, high-tech, weapons-ready robots, with Hunnam playing the role of 'Raleigh Antrobus', who 'pilots' one of the advanced 'machines' called 'Jaegers'.
Legendary Pictures purchased the screenplay for "Pacific Rim" in a pre-emptive buy from screenwriter Travis Beacham ("Clash Of The Titans").
The 2009 Canadian feature "The Death Of Alice Blue" will have a special screening, Wednesday, August 31, 2011, 7 - 8:30pm @ Projection Booth, 1035 Gerrard St East, Toronto.
Director, screenwriter Park Bench and producer, lead actress Alex Appel will be in attendance for a Q&A with the audience after the screening :
"...shy 'Alice Blue' is the new creative intern at 'Raven Advertising'. Unfortunately for her the place is run by vampires. A group of eccentrics enlist her aid in thwarting their nefarious schemes but there's a complication.
"There's the possibility that she herself may be genetically predisposed to being the greatest vampire ever. As the only one who can save the dying breed, Alice is forced to confront herself and make a stand, whatever the outcome..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Death Of Alice Blue"...
Sneak Peek new 'zombie' photos from the Season 2 opening episode of AMC's Image Comics adaptation, "The Walking Dead", debuting October 16, 2011.
AMC renewed "The Walking Dead" for the second season's additional 13 episodes, after airing for only 2 weeks into the first season, averaging 3.5 million viewers, 18-49, per episode.
Developed during the first season by director Frank Darabont, based on the horror comic books created by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, "The Walking Dead" debuted on AMC, October 31, 2010 with a 90-minute episode airing during the network's "Fearfest".
The series follows the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse as a small group of survivors, travel across a desolate America in search of a new home away from the shuffling hordes of the undead 'walkers'.
The group is led by 'Rick Grimes', who was a sheriff's deputy in a small Georgia town before the zombie outbreak. As their situation grows more hazardous, the group's desperation to survive pushes them to the brink of insanity.
At every turn they are faced with the unbearable horrors that come from having the dead walk again, the changing dynamic of their group, as well as facing hostility from the scattered remains of a struggling human populace who are focused on their own survival, now that the structures of society have collapsed.
Season two will feature Grimes' group of survivors leaving Atlanta for the countryside, including the 'Greene' family farm, a setting in the comic book series.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Walking Dead", and the 2010 "Toronto Zombie Walk", featuring the theme-song "Zombie Rock"...
Video Services Corp. (VSC) presents "Limelight", the 'coke-and-dagger' film from director Billy Corben ("Cocaine Cowboys"), documenting the rise and fall of New York's greatest nightclub empire, founded by Canadian-born Peter Gatien:
"...As the owner of legendary drugs and sex dance hotspots like 'Limelight', 'Tunnel', 'Palladium' and 'Club USA', Peter Gatien was the undisputed king of the 1980's New York City club scene.
"The eye-patch-sporting Ontario native built and oversaw a Manhattan empire that counted tens of thousands of patrons per night in its peak years, acting as a conduit for a culture that, for many, defined the image of an era in New York. Then years of legal battles and police pressure spearheaded by New York Mayor Giuliani’s determined crackdown on nightlife in the mid-’90s led to Gatien’s eventual deportation to Canada, and the shuttering of his glitzy kingdom..."
"Limelight", acquired by VSC from Magnolia Pictures, opens in Canada September 23, 2011, day and date with the US release.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Limelight"...
Syfy has now closed a deal to renew the Toronto-lensed sci fi TV series "Warehouse 13" for a fourth season, with a new 13-episode pickup.
Debuting July 7, 2009 on Syfy, "Warehouse" is executive produced by Jack Kenny and David Simkins:
"...US Secret Service Agents 'Myka Bering' (Joanne Kelly), 'Peter Lattimer' (Eddie McClintock), and ATF agent 'Steve Jinks' (Aaron Ashmore) are assigned to the government's secret 'Warehouse 13', housing supernatural 'artifacts', located in a barren landscape in South Dakota.
"Although they initially regarded their assignment as punishment, the government team diligently do their job retrieving missing Warehouse 13 artifacts, eventually appreciating the importance of their assignments..."
According to the series, 'Warehouse 13' was established in 1914, designed by Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and M. C. Escher. Artifacts are items in some way connected to some historical or mythological figure, with each one imbued with something of their creator or user, including author Lewis Carroll's 'looking glass' that is a portal to another dimension.
The artifacts react with electricity and can be neutralized only by a mysterious purple substance, used by the team once the items have been retrieved.
Regular cast also includes Saul Rubinek, Genelle Williams, Allison Scagliotti and CCH Pounder.
"Warehouse 13 : The Unknown Has An Address..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Warehouse 13"...
Sneak Peek a new poster supporting the documentary "Limelight", directed by Billy Corben.
Opening in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, September 23, 2011, from Video Services Corp. (VSC), "Limelight", is the 'coke-and-dagger' feature, documenting the rise and fall of New York's greatest nightclub empire, founded by Canadian-born Peter Gatien:
"...As the owner of legendary drugs and sex dance hotspots like 'Limelight', 'Tunnel', 'Palladium' and 'Club USA', Peter Gatien was the undisputed king of the 1980's New York City club scene.
"The eye-patch-sporting Ontario native built and oversaw a Manhattan empire that counted tens of thousands of patrons per night in its peak years, acting as a conduit for a culture that, for many, defined the image of an era in New York. Then years of legal battles and police pressure spearheaded by New York Mayor Giuliani’s determined crackdown on nightlife in the mid-’90s led to Gatien’s eventual deportation to Canada, and the shuttering of his glitzy kingdom..."
"Limelight", acquired by VSC from Magnolia Pictures, opens in Canada September 23, 2011, day and date with the US release.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Limelight"...
