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The Exorcism of God Star Joseph Marcell on Redefining Perceptions
His latest is the supernatural thriller The Exorcism of God for Saban Films, which provides its own unique challenges on screen The film follows Peter Williams (Will Beinbrink), an American priest working in Mexico, is considered a saint by many local parishioners However, due to a botched exorcism, he carries a dark secret that's eating[...]
The Exorcism of God: Will Beinbrink on Film’s Supernatural Horror
Image courtesy of Saban Films "I thought the script was absolutely terrifying and nuanced with great characters and an exciting story that I'd never seen told this way in the exorcism genre," Beinbrink said The Exorcism of God follows an American priest working in Mexico, who carries a dark secret that's eating him alive due to[...]
Giveaway: Win A Digital Code Of The Film Gasoline Alley
Paramount Home Entertainment and Saban Films have provided us a few copies of the film to give away, which will be released on February 25th, 2022 What do you need to do to win this? In order for a chance to win, it just requires you to do two things on Twitter All you have[...]
The Requin Star James Tupper on Survival Film & Adopting Veganism
Image courtesy of Saban Films "I watched a lot of [Le-Van's] work before I worked with him, and it was I just thought it was tremendous," Tupper said "I discovered during filming that he the train he used in 'Fury' that there's a giant fight scene on that goes through the night they're jumping off that[...]
Warhunt Star Jackson Rathbone Talks Adapting to Pandemic & Gun Safety
Image courtesy of Saban Films "I say the first thing that interested me was they already attached Mickey Rourke and Robert Knepper," Rathbone said "I'm a fan of both those actors Once I read the script, the idea of World War II soldiers fighting Nazis and the supernatural was such an exciting aspect for me[...]
The Commando Director Asif Akbar on Inspiration Behind Film & Casting
Image courtesy of Saban Films I know a lot of friends and family that are veterans and I made a couple of other projects that dealt with veterans and their PTSD I made a film called Smoke Filled Lungs back in 2015 that dealt heavily with soldiers, PTSD, drug use, prescription drug use, and how that[...]
The Commando: Jeff Fahey Talks Action Film, Veterans & Lawnmower Man
With nearly 40 years and over 175 credits, the actor isn't showing signs of slowing down any time soon with his latest project in Saban Films' The Commando I spoke to the actor about working with writer/director Asif Akbar, his efficiency on set filming his scenes in two days, his co-stars, and reflecting on the[...]
The Commando: Michael Jai White Talks Action Film, PTSD & Co-Stars
Image courtesy of Saban Films "Asif is a real balanced director," White said "I really thought the material was quite responsible for the fact that it brought light to the PTSD issue that a lot of our veterans are dealing with, and to make that the lead character, I thought was a good thing I mean,[...]
EXCLUSIVE: See A Clip From New Thriller Hide And Seek
Image courtesy of Saban Films "I worked on a TV show for about five years called Chuck and the director Joel David Moore is a good friend of Zachary Levi, who was the lead in the show," Jones said "I crossed paths with Joel I think it may have been a party I couldn't remember[...]
Multiverse: Paloma Kwiatkowski & Munro Chambers Talk Film’s Duality
Image courtesy of Saban Films "'Multiverse' was such a crazy script," Kwiatkowski said "I was mostly interested for the challenge of not only having to play two different versions of a character but also like to bring understanding multiverse and quantum entanglement to audiences I was scared of the challenge, but knowing that, I knew it[...]
Multiverse: Sandra Mae Frank on Film and Hollywood Deaf Community
Sandra Mae Frank is getting a wide range of opportunities within various genres in Hollywood as a deaf actress playing Amy in the sci-fi psychological thriller Multiverse for Saban Films Not only is she playing a featured role, but she also gets to play the character's alternative version in the Gaurav Seth film I spoke with[...]
Ida Red Star Frank Grillo Talks Dir John Swab, Josh Hartnett & More
Image courtesy of Saban Films "John Swab and I have done two movies together in the last few years, the last being Body Brokers (2021), and I just love this guy's style of writing and directing It's very Sidney Lumet and Michael Mann I don't feel like I'm blowing smoke saying that I just think he's[...]
Apache Junction Director Justin Lee Growing Up on Westerns
Image courtesy of Saban Films "My grandpa got me into [Westerns], and my first movie coming into the business was a Western," Lee said "That was what I chose to kind of make my mark with, and I have been asked to do them ever since I think 'Apache Junction' I think is my fourth-fifth Western[...]
Long Story Short Director Josh Lawson Breaks Down Time Travel Rom-Com
I spoke with the actor and director about how he conceived the film, how Spall and Zahra Newman were perfect as Teddy and Leanne, and the film's inspirations. Image courtesy of Saban Films Inspiration Behind Long Story Short "I felt like I woke up one morning and looked back on the last few years and really had a[...]
Head of the Class Star Isabella Gomez Talks Leading HBO Max Reboot
Ironically one such opportunity emerged when one of her former co-stars on Netflix/Pop TV reboot of One Day at a Time in Froy Gutierrez talked about a horror film he's involved with that ended up being Saban Films' Initiation I spoke with the actress about the change of scenery, its challenges, and her love for[...]
Head of the Class Star Isabella Gomez Talks Leading HBO Max Reboot
While promoting her horror film Initiation for Saban Films, I spoke with the actress about her upcoming starring role on the HBO Max reboot of the ABC 80s sitcom Head of the Class, which was recently ordered to series following the pilot from Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence. Image courtesy of DFree / Shutterstock.com Despite only shooting the pilot,[...]
EXCLUSIVE: Hear Two Tracks From Horror Film Initiation
Horror film Initiation is out this Friday from Saban Films It stars Lochlyn Munro ("The Predator," "Riverdale"), Isabella Gomez ("One Day at a Time"), Jon Huertas ("This Is Us"), Froy Gutierrez ("Teen Wolf"), Bart Johnson ("High School Musical"), and Yancy Butler ("Kick-Ass," "Drop Zone") This is a social media horror film with a score from[...]
Initiation Writer, Star Lindsay LaVanchy Talks Horror Film Influences
Inspired in part by Wes Craven's 1996 slasher classic Scream, the actress co-wrote the film with director John Berardo and Brian Frager for Saban Films I spoke to the star, who plays Ellery Scott, about how the project came together, how social media's influence on the film, and her horror fandom The story follows a[...]
Wildcat star Georgina Campbell Talks Film, Character Inspiration
Wildcat provides a unique opportunity for star Georgina Campbell to flex her talents on the action thriller film stage in the Saban Films war drama The TV veteran is known for her memorable roles in Netflix's Black Mirror, HBO's His Dark Materials, and SyFy's Krypton stars as Khadjja Young, a journalist stationed in the Middle[...]
Wildcat Star Luke Benward Talks Film, Georgina Campbell, and Training
Now the former child star returned to familiar roots as a soldier who shares his first name in the thriller Wildcat for Saban Films Luke White finds himself captive at the hands of terrorists with journalist Kadija Young, played by Georgina Campbell I spoke with Benwald about what drew him to the film, working with[...]
Redemption Day: Ernie Hudson Talks Gary Dourdan and Ghostbusters
As the saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," and Saban Films' Redemption Day proves the cliché still works when it comes to war action films Gary Dourdan stars as Brad Paxton, a war hero who's seen more than his fair share of combat and suffers from its residual effects in the form[...]
Redemption Day: Ernie Hudson Talks Gary Dourdan and Ghostbusters
When Gary Dourdan took on the role of American war hero Brad Paxton in Saban Films' Redemption Day, he wanted to capture the experience of the military from the combat, the trauma of PTSD, and capture the Moroccan experience "I thought it would be a great opportunity to play an Army hero, a marine with[...]
Redemption Day: Ernie Hudson Talks Gary Dourdan and Ghostbusters
He stars in his latest film opposite his The Family Business costar Gary Dourdan in Saban Films' Redemption Day The story follows war hero Brad Paxton (Dourdan), who must find a way to save his wife (Serinda Swan), who was kidnapped by terrorists While battling his PTSD and with little help, Brad must find his[...]
Breach: Cody Kearsley Talks Fitting In and Learning on the Fly
Image courtesy of Saban Films "I'm friends with Ed [Drake] (who co-wrote with co-star Corey Large)," Kearsley said "He presented the script awhile back, and I loved the determination of what someone would do to protect their family That was the thing that drew to me the most This guy jumps into an environment where he's[...]
Trailer And Poster For New Wrong Turn Film Debuts, Releasing Soon
Saban Films is releasing the latest entry in the Wrong Turn saga; this one is a fresh take, however, from director Mike P Nelson It stars Matthew Modine, Damian Maffei, Bill Sage, Emma Dumont, Valerie Jane Parker, Chaney Morrow, and David Hutchinson And it looks pretty good! For sure, a step up in the franchise[...]
Breach: Bruce Willis vs. Super Zombies in Nonsensical Sci-Fi Action
Image courtesy of Saban Films Nichols plays Chambers, the medical doctor of a space transport carrying a mix of military personnel and civilians on their way to a colony When an alien threat gets smuggled on board, the crew is in a race against time to escape its influence and survive "I've done things like (TV[...]
Wander: Director April Mullen on Film’s Inspiration and All-Star Cast
Image courtesy of Saban Films "My longtime writing partner (Tim Doiron) and I came up with the concept and we built the script from the ground up," Mullen said "I had five years of running shots in my head with the ideal settings, how the film would feel, and to incorporate the world of Arthur's head[...]
Wander: All-Star Cast Shines in Psychological Indie Thriller
Image courtesy of Saban Films The case Arthur finds himself in is a string of deaths where the victims all had similar holes in their chest in the small town of Wander, which also ties to the death of his daughter Others who find their way into his life include those in law enforcement in Elsa[...]
Action Flick Redemption Day Drops In January, Watch The Trailer
He is forced back into action for a daring and deadly operation to save the woman he loves." Redemption Day Poster This is a Saban Films release, and boy, have they been bombarding the digital marketplace with films like this Go on your favorite digital streaming app and peruse the new rentals section, and you will come[...]