Exclusive: Legion M has unveiled the trailer and theatrical release date for feature doc William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill, announcing that it will debut on hundreds of screens across North America on March 22, as Shatner celebrates his 93rd birthday. Presale ticket packages are now available. View the trailer above.
Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, is distributing the film and has partnered with Falling Forward Films for theater booking and FilmFrog for theatrical marketing. Vortex Media holds Canadian rights and will release the film simultaneously.
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, You Can Call Me Bill is billed as an intimate exploration of Shatner’s life and career. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise to the diverse accomplishments of a 70+ year career across film, television, and the arts,...
Legion M, the world’s first fan-owned entertainment company, is distributing the film and has partnered with Falling Forward Films for theater booking and FilmFrog for theatrical marketing. Vortex Media holds Canadian rights and will release the film simultaneously.
Directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, You Can Call Me Bill is billed as an intimate exploration of Shatner’s life and career. From his unforgettable portrayal of Captain James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise to the diverse accomplishments of a 70+ year career across film, television, and the arts,...
- 2/1/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Debra Hill is best known for producing and co-writing the 1978 classic Halloween, but she went on to produce more than thirty more films after that one, including the first two Halloween sequels, The Fog, Escape from New York and Escape from L.A., The Dead Zone, Clue, Adventures in Babysitting, Big Top Pee-wee, The Fisher King, Crazy in Alabama, World Trade Center, and the films that made up the Rebel Highway series, among others. Now Hill’s career is being celebrated with the documentary Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story – and it’s being executive produced by Halloween (and Halloween II and The Fog) star Jamie Lee Curtis!
Deadline reports that Hollywood Trailblazer is coming our way from Causeway Pictures and is currently in production. Directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, the documentary is being produced by McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. In addition to Curtis, the executive...
Deadline reports that Hollywood Trailblazer is coming our way from Causeway Pictures and is currently in production. Directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, the documentary is being produced by McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. In addition to Curtis, the executive...
- 11/10/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Debra Hill, the late producer and co-writer of Halloween and The Fog would’ve turned 73 today. Deadline reports this afternoon on perhaps one of the greatest gifts to celebrate the prolific producer’s life: feature documentary Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story is heading into production.
The documentary about the trailblazer will be directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick. Jamie Lee Curtis will Executive Produce.
Dubbed the “Godmother of Filmmaking,” Hill not only contributed to some beloved horror classics but was a constant champion for emerging talent. The documentary aims to shine a light on the prolific producer.
Featured interviews include Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter, Stacey Sher, David Gordon Green, Terry Gilliam, Lynda Obst, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Andrea Berloff, Alan Jones, Kim Newman, and more, with the team also working with Debra’s brother, Bob Hill.
“The story of Debra Hill is a multi-faceted one. She was, and still is,...
The documentary about the trailblazer will be directed by Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick. Jamie Lee Curtis will Executive Produce.
Dubbed the “Godmother of Filmmaking,” Hill not only contributed to some beloved horror classics but was a constant champion for emerging talent. The documentary aims to shine a light on the prolific producer.
Featured interviews include Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter, Stacey Sher, David Gordon Green, Terry Gilliam, Lynda Obst, Kim Gottlieb-Walker, Andrea Berloff, Alan Jones, Kim Newman, and more, with the team also working with Debra’s brother, Bob Hill.
“The story of Debra Hill is a multi-faceted one. She was, and still is,...
- 11/10/2023
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Exclusive: Hollywood Trailblazer: The Debra Hill Story, a feature documentary about Debra Hill, the late producer and co-writer of classic movies such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), has moved into production with Causeway Pictures.
Directed by Irish filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, producers are Margaret McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. Executive Producers are Jamie Lee Curtis, Mike Chapman on behalf of Blue Finch Films, and Kerry Deignan Roy (William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill). The doc was developed with Northern Ireland Screen and Blue Finch Film Releasing, who are handling world sales.
Hill, who died in 2005, is best known as the prolific filmmaker behind titles such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), both of which she co-wrote with John Carpenter, as well as many more titles, including Clue, Adventures In Babysitting, The Dead Zone, The Fisher King and World Trade Centre. Hill was recently honored by the...
Directed by Irish filmmakers Jim McMorrow and Margaret McGoldrick, producers are Margaret McGoldrick and Chris Patterson of Causeway Pictures. Executive Producers are Jamie Lee Curtis, Mike Chapman on behalf of Blue Finch Films, and Kerry Deignan Roy (William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill). The doc was developed with Northern Ireland Screen and Blue Finch Film Releasing, who are handling world sales.
Hill, who died in 2005, is best known as the prolific filmmaker behind titles such as Halloween (1978) and The Fog (1980), both of which she co-wrote with John Carpenter, as well as many more titles, including Clue, Adventures In Babysitting, The Dead Zone, The Fisher King and World Trade Centre. Hill was recently honored by the...
- 11/10/2023
- by Zac Ntim and Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural, released today the trailer for the new documentary, Sharksploitation from filmmaker Stephen Scarlata. In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild cinematic legacy of sharks on film and the world’s undying fascination. The film features multiple interviews including of Roger Corman, producer of Sharktopus and Dinoshark; Joe Dante, who directed Corman’s Piranha; Carl Gottlieb, writer of Jaws 1, 2 and 3; Johannes Roberts, director of 47 Meters Down, and Mario Van Pebbles, who starred in Jaws the Revenge along with marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, who was married to late Jaws, author Peter Benchley.
Produced by Scarlata, Kerry Deignan Roy (Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist), and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog), the feature-length documentary examines the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from...
Produced by Scarlata, Kerry Deignan Roy (Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist), and Josh Miller (Sonic the Hedgehog), the feature-length documentary examines the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from...
- 7/21/2023
- by Peter 'Witchfinder' Hopkins
- Horror Asylum
Stephen Scarlata, producer of the documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, has now set out to tell viewers all about the shark thriller sub-genre with a documentary called Sharksploitation – and we’re just days away from having the chance to see the finished film! The Shudder streaming service will be releasing Sharksploitation as a Shudder Original on July 21st. The movie will be streaming in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand. And just three days before it starts streaming, we’ve gotten our hands on a trailer that you can watch in the embed above.
Scarlata directed Sharksploitation and produced it with Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller. The feature-length documentary will delve into the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from Corman’s 1958 She Gods of Shark Reef to the release of Jaws and the subsequent knock-offs.
An alternative synopsis goes like this: In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws,...
Scarlata directed Sharksploitation and produced it with Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller. The feature-length documentary will delve into the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from Corman’s 1958 She Gods of Shark Reef to the release of Jaws and the subsequent knock-offs.
An alternative synopsis goes like this: In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws,...
- 7/18/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Almost two years have gone by since we heard that Stephen Scarlata, producer of the documentary Jodorowsky’s Dune, was working on a documentary called Sharksploitation, which will tell viewers all about the shark thriller sub-genre. Now we know when we’re finally get a chance to see that documentary. The Shudder streaming service has announced that they will be releasing Sharksploitation as a Shudder Original on July 21st! The movie will be streaming in the US, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Scarlata directed Sharksploitation and produced it with Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller. The feature-length documentary will delve into the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from Corman’s 1958 She Gods of Shark Reef to the release of Jaws and the subsequent knock-offs.
An alternative synopsis goes like this: In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild...
Scarlata directed Sharksploitation and produced it with Kerry Deignan Roy and Josh Miller. The feature-length documentary will delve into the sub-genre of sharksploitation films, from Corman’s 1958 She Gods of Shark Reef to the release of Jaws and the subsequent knock-offs.
An alternative synopsis goes like this: In the wake of blockbuster classic Jaws, a new subgenre was born. This new documentary explores the weird, wild...
- 6/22/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
U.K.-based sales and distribution outfit Blue Finch Films has boarded international sales, excluding North America, for William Shatner documentary “You Can Call Me Bill” from Legion M and Exhibit A Pictures.
Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, who has previously helmed documentaries such as “78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene,” “Memory: The Origins of Alien,” and “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist,” the film had its world premiere at SXSW 2023 as part of the Documentary Spotlight section.
The film is an intimate portrait of William Shatner’s personal journey across nine decades, stripping away all the masks he has worn during his storied career – most famously the Star Trek franchise – to reveal the man behind it all. The first and only feature-length documentary dedicated to Shatner’s life, career and philosophy, it delves into his most fervent passions, hopes and concerns, through a thematic distillation of his...
Written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, who has previously helmed documentaries such as “78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene,” “Memory: The Origins of Alien,” and “Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on the Exorcist,” the film had its world premiere at SXSW 2023 as part of the Documentary Spotlight section.
The film is an intimate portrait of William Shatner’s personal journey across nine decades, stripping away all the masks he has worn during his storied career – most famously the Star Trek franchise – to reveal the man behind it all. The first and only feature-length documentary dedicated to Shatner’s life, career and philosophy, it delves into his most fervent passions, hopes and concerns, through a thematic distillation of his...
- 5/10/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
William Shatner Documentary Beams Up 790,000 in Equity Crowdfunding, Selling Out in Less Than a Week
William Shatner fans bought up all the shares in the actor’s forthcoming feature-length documentary “You Can Call Me Bill” in less than a week — shelling out nearly 790,000 and topping the film’s funding goal.
Legion M’s equity crowdfunding round for the Shatner documentary, exploring the life and career of the beloved 91-year-old actor, as of Monday had sold out from reservation holders before the company opened the offering to the public. Within four days, the project raised 789,655 from 1,338 investors.
Unlike with other crowdfunding models, Legion M lets investors own an equity stake in the entertainment projects they’re backing. With the Shatner doc, fans were able to invest directly in the Shatner documentary for a minimum of 100, subject to certain SEC restrictions, and they will recoup their money before any profits are shared with Shatner, Legion M or the film’s producer, Exhibit A Pictures. While the offering has already reached the cap,...
Legion M’s equity crowdfunding round for the Shatner documentary, exploring the life and career of the beloved 91-year-old actor, as of Monday had sold out from reservation holders before the company opened the offering to the public. Within four days, the project raised 789,655 from 1,338 investors.
Unlike with other crowdfunding models, Legion M lets investors own an equity stake in the entertainment projects they’re backing. With the Shatner doc, fans were able to invest directly in the Shatner documentary for a minimum of 100, subject to certain SEC restrictions, and they will recoup their money before any profits are shared with Shatner, Legion M or the film’s producer, Exhibit A Pictures. While the offering has already reached the cap,...
- 1/31/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
William Shatner in conversation with Kevin Smith at Comic-Con is the thing Trekkies love to see. It’s been two years since he’s been here, and Hall H was packed with fans Thursday for the discussion that included a first look at a clip about an upcoming documentary on Shatner’s life.
Shatner’s career spans decades, but most know him for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Starting in 1966, he starred as the captain of the Enterprise for the first Star Trek TV series from 1966-1969. He would reprise his role in seven Star Trek feature films from 1979-1994.
Comic-Con 2022: Deadline’s Full Coverage
After a 24-year stint as one of the most popular characters in science fiction, it’s no wonder the man is a part of the pop-culture lexicon.
Smith started off the “Shatner on Shatner” panel offering a bit...
Shatner’s career spans decades, but most know him for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. Starting in 1966, he starred as the captain of the Enterprise for the first Star Trek TV series from 1966-1969. He would reprise his role in seven Star Trek feature films from 1979-1994.
Comic-Con 2022: Deadline’s Full Coverage
After a 24-year stint as one of the most popular characters in science fiction, it’s no wonder the man is a part of the pop-culture lexicon.
Smith started off the “Shatner on Shatner” panel offering a bit...
- 7/22/2022
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Legion M and Exhibit A Pictures are partnering on a new documentary directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (Lynch/Oz), in which screen icon William Shatner takes off the countless masks he’s worn throughout his career, to reveal the man behind one of the most recognizable faces in the world.
The 91-year-old Shatner is best known for his legendary role as Star Trek’s Captain Kirk in various film and television projects over the course of 30 years. He also notably portrayed the titular character in Columbia Pictures Television’s police drama T.J. Hooker and won an Emmy for his role as Boston Legal’s Denny Crane, having notched a total of two wins and seven nominations over the course of his career, along with a Golden Globe and other accolades.
The documentary’s producers will be providing an early look at footage during a Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con later this month,...
The 91-year-old Shatner is best known for his legendary role as Star Trek’s Captain Kirk in various film and television projects over the course of 30 years. He also notably portrayed the titular character in Columbia Pictures Television’s police drama T.J. Hooker and won an Emmy for his role as Boston Legal’s Denny Crane, having notched a total of two wins and seven nominations over the course of his career, along with a Golden Globe and other accolades.
The documentary’s producers will be providing an early look at footage during a Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con later this month,...
- 6/30/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
A documentary about the life and career of Captain Kirk himself, William Shatner, is in the works from Legion M and Exhibit A Pictures, the companies announced Thursday.
Alexandre O. Philippe is directing the untitled documentary film that’s being billed as the definitive movie about the 91-year-old “Star Trek” and “Boston Legal” icon, and the producers plan to debut footage from the film at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Shatner will speak on a panel held in Hall H as moderated by “Clerks” director Kevin Smith.
“For years I’ve had people approaching me to do a documentary about my life, but I turned them all down because it didn’t feel like the right fit. Alexandre and I hit off right away, and when I heard how Legion M wanted to incorporate audiences to be a part of it, it was perfect. Fans have been responsible for my career — it...
Alexandre O. Philippe is directing the untitled documentary film that’s being billed as the definitive movie about the 91-year-old “Star Trek” and “Boston Legal” icon, and the producers plan to debut footage from the film at San Diego Comic-Con 2022. Shatner will speak on a panel held in Hall H as moderated by “Clerks” director Kevin Smith.
“For years I’ve had people approaching me to do a documentary about my life, but I turned them all down because it didn’t feel like the right fit. Alexandre and I hit off right away, and when I heard how Legion M wanted to incorporate audiences to be a part of it, it was perfect. Fans have been responsible for my career — it...
- 6/30/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
U.K.-based sales agent Dogwoof has revealed the world sales acquisition of “Lynch/Oz,” Alexandre O. Philippe’s feature documentary about the enduring influence of Victor Fleming’s 1939 film “The Wizard of Oz” on David Lynch’s cinema.
The film is premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June.
This is the third collaboration between Dogwoof and Philippe, Kerry Deignan Roy and Robert Muratore’s Exhibit A Pictures. “78/52” was released in the U.K. and represented for international sales while “Memory: The Origins of Alien was a U.K. distribution agreement. The deal for “Lynch/Oz” was negotiated by Dogwoof’s head of acquisitions and distribution, Oli Harbottle, with the filmmakers.
In “Lynch/Oz,” Philippe has invited six American film critics and filmmakers and has given them free reign to explore their own theory about the relationship between Lynch and Oz. Participants include Karyn Kusama, John Waters, and Amy Nicholson...
The film is premiering at the Tribeca Festival in June.
This is the third collaboration between Dogwoof and Philippe, Kerry Deignan Roy and Robert Muratore’s Exhibit A Pictures. “78/52” was released in the U.K. and represented for international sales while “Memory: The Origins of Alien was a U.K. distribution agreement. The deal for “Lynch/Oz” was negotiated by Dogwoof’s head of acquisitions and distribution, Oli Harbottle, with the filmmakers.
In “Lynch/Oz,” Philippe has invited six American film critics and filmmakers and has given them free reign to explore their own theory about the relationship between Lynch and Oz. Participants include Karyn Kusama, John Waters, and Amy Nicholson...
- 4/20/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Ever since Steven Spielberg’s career-launching blockbuster “Jaws” broke out in 1975, the world’s obsession with sharks has not slackened. Evidence of this is the glut of films – and TV series – about the much-maligned and misunderstood predator.
“The movie ‘Jaws’ had a massive impact on me becoming a filmmaker, and it began my lifelong fascination with sharks,” said director-producer Stephen Scarlata whose documentary “Sharksploitation” participates in the Frontières co-production market, organized by the Fantasia International Film Festival in tandem with Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Scarlata (“Jodorowsky’s Dune”) and his team recently secured an all-important interview with marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, who was married to late “Jaws” author Peter Benchley.
Benchley is known to have expressed his deep regret about the characterization of the shark in his bestselling novel that Spielberg adapted. “There is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.
“The movie ‘Jaws’ had a massive impact on me becoming a filmmaker, and it began my lifelong fascination with sharks,” said director-producer Stephen Scarlata whose documentary “Sharksploitation” participates in the Frontières co-production market, organized by the Fantasia International Film Festival in tandem with Cannes’ Marché du Film.
Scarlata (“Jodorowsky’s Dune”) and his team recently secured an all-important interview with marine and environmental conservation advocate Wendy Benchley, who was married to late “Jaws” author Peter Benchley.
Benchley is known to have expressed his deep regret about the characterization of the shark in his bestselling novel that Spielberg adapted. “There is no such thing as a rogue shark which develops a taste for human flesh.
- 8/2/2021
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
Ever since Heather Wixson gave it a four-star review at Sundance, we've been excited for Daily Dead readers to see Alexandre O. Philippe's Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, so we're especially thrilled that Shudder has acquired the documentary and slated it for a November 19th streaming release.
We have the full press release below with more details, as well as the official trailer for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist:
Press Release: New York, NY - Shudder, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the acquisition of Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist from award-winning documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe, which will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on November 19th, 2020 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival...
We have the full press release below with more details, as well as the official trailer for Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist:
Press Release: New York, NY - Shudder, AMC Networks’ premiere streaming service for horror, thriller and the supernatural, has announced the acquisition of Leap Of Faith: William Friedkin On The Exorcist from award-winning documentarian Alexandre O. Philippe, which will be released exclusively on the streaming platform on November 19th, 2020 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. The film, which had its world premiere at the 2019 Venice International Film Festival...
- 10/8/2020
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Shudder has acquired rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s Leap of Faith: William Friedkin on The Exorcist, the feature documentary that world premiered at last year’s Venice Film Festival. The deep dive into the making of the horror classic will now bow exclusively in AMC Networks’ genre streaming service November 19 in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand.
Like Philippe’s previous film explorations 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene and Memory: The Origins of Alien, his latest doc dissects the making-of the iconic 1973 film, using Friedkin as the guide to discuss the filmmaking process. Kerry Deignan Roy is producer and executive producers are Karyn Kusama, Matt Manfredi, Phil Hay, Joey Porcelli and Randy Pharo.
See the trailer below.
The Shudder deal, announced Thursday, comes ahead of the pic’s screening this weekend at the Nightstream Film Festival. The pic also screened at Sundance.
“Leap of Faith...
Like Philippe’s previous film explorations 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene and Memory: The Origins of Alien, his latest doc dissects the making-of the iconic 1973 film, using Friedkin as the guide to discuss the filmmaking process. Kerry Deignan Roy is producer and executive producers are Karyn Kusama, Matt Manfredi, Phil Hay, Joey Porcelli and Randy Pharo.
See the trailer below.
The Shudder deal, announced Thursday, comes ahead of the pic’s screening this weekend at the Nightstream Film Festival. The pic also screened at Sundance.
“Leap of Faith...
- 10/8/2020
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Following its well-received world premiere at Sundance and in honor of Alien Day, Screen Media and Legion M have acquired North American distribution rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary Memory: The Origins of Alien, with a theatrical release planned for this summer.
Press Release: New York, NY – April 26, 2019– Screen Media and Legion M announced today the acquisition of all North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Cph: Dox, Hot Docs and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals, which also...
Press Release: New York, NY – April 26, 2019– Screen Media and Legion M announced today the acquisition of all North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature film Memory: The Origins of Alien. The film premiered to rave reviews in the Midnight Section at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival and screened at the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Cph: Dox, Hot Docs and many others. Screen Media and Legion M plan to release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the theatrical release of Alien. The deal comes on the heels of Screen Media’s recent acquisition of Corporate Animals, which also...
- 4/26/2019
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Exclusive: Screen Media and Legion M have acquired North American rights to Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary feature Memory: The Origins of Alien, an exploration of the classic sci-fi film Alien. The companies release the film in theaters this summer, timed to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Alien‘s theatrical release.
The deal marks the first since the partnership between Legion M and Css Entertainment, which owns film distributor Screen Media, was announced last December.
It also comes on Alien Day, an annual fan celebration of the 1979 Ridley Scott film. The holiday derives its name because the film’s colonial moon, Acheron, was originally known as Lv-426. Hence, the date of Alien Day has been fixed as April 26 each year.
Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Scott’s cinematic masterpiece Alien, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien...
The deal marks the first since the partnership between Legion M and Css Entertainment, which owns film distributor Screen Media, was announced last December.
It also comes on Alien Day, an annual fan celebration of the 1979 Ridley Scott film. The holiday derives its name because the film’s colonial moon, Acheron, was originally known as Lv-426. Hence, the date of Alien Day has been fixed as April 26 each year.
Memory: The Origins of Alien unearths the largely untold origin story behind Scott’s cinematic masterpiece Alien, and reveals a treasure trove of never-before-seen materials from the archives of Alien...
- 4/26/2019
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Alexandre O. Philippe, whose latest documentary Memory: The Origins of Alien about the untold story behind Ridley Scott’s Alien is having its world premiere Thursday at the Sundance Film Festival, has signed with Wme.
The deal, which includes Philippe’s company Exhibit A Pictures and partners Kerry Deignan Roy and Robert Muratore, is for representation in all areas.
Philippe’s credits include 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, the 2017 documentary dissecting the iconic movie’s most famous scene; 78/52 also had its premiere at Sundance. He also directed the 2014 zombie culture documentary Doc of the Dead and 2010’s The People vs. George Lucas.
Memory bows in the festival’s Midnight section Thursday at 9:45 Pm local time at the Egyptian Theatre. Its focus begins with Dan O’Bannon’s original never-finished 1971 script for what was to become Scott’s Aliens — an idea that merged myths, comic books, H.P. Lovecraft...
The deal, which includes Philippe’s company Exhibit A Pictures and partners Kerry Deignan Roy and Robert Muratore, is for representation in all areas.
Philippe’s credits include 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene, the 2017 documentary dissecting the iconic movie’s most famous scene; 78/52 also had its premiere at Sundance. He also directed the 2014 zombie culture documentary Doc of the Dead and 2010’s The People vs. George Lucas.
Memory bows in the festival’s Midnight section Thursday at 9:45 Pm local time at the Egyptian Theatre. Its focus begins with Dan O’Bannon’s original never-finished 1971 script for what was to become Scott’s Aliens — an idea that merged myths, comic books, H.P. Lovecraft...
- 1/23/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sundance documentary explores iconic cinema moment.
Screen can reveal an exclusive clip from documentary 78/52, which explores the iconic shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic suspense horror Psycho.
In the clip, The Lord Of The Rings actor Elijah Wood discusses the scene’s music and its impact on pop culture with producers Josh Waller and Daniel Noah (The Greasy Strangler).
The film premiered at Sundance in January. It will next be seen at Toronto’s Hot Docs festival (April 27 - May 7).
It was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe and produced by Kerry Deignan Roy for Exhibit A Pictures.
Other talking heads to appear in the doc include Guillermo del Toro, Danny Elfman, and Bret Easton Ellis.
Us outfit Preferred Content is handling sales.
Screen can reveal an exclusive clip from documentary 78/52, which explores the iconic shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic suspense horror Psycho.
In the clip, The Lord Of The Rings actor Elijah Wood discusses the scene’s music and its impact on pop culture with producers Josh Waller and Daniel Noah (The Greasy Strangler).
The film premiered at Sundance in January. It will next be seen at Toronto’s Hot Docs festival (April 27 - May 7).
It was directed by Alexandre O. Philippe and produced by Kerry Deignan Roy for Exhibit A Pictures.
Other talking heads to appear in the doc include Guillermo del Toro, Danny Elfman, and Bret Easton Ellis.
Us outfit Preferred Content is handling sales.
- 4/1/2017
- by tom.grater@screendaily.com (Tom Grater)
- ScreenDaily
One of the most iconic scenes in cinema history, the shower scene from Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is explored in-depth in Alexandre O. Philippe’s new documentary 78/52, which recently made its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. IFC Midnight has now acquired Us rights to the film that Daily Dead’s Heather Wixson calls “a thoughtful look back at Psycho‘s iconic shower scene and the genius behind it all.”
IFC Midnight has not yet set a Us release date for 78/52, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated as more information is revealed. Additionally, Dogwoof recently acquired the UK distribution and foreign sales rights to 78/52.
We have the official press release with full details below, and in case you missed it, check out Heather’s Sundance review of 78/52 and interview with director Alexandre O. Philippe.
Press Release: New York, NY (January 27, 2017) – IFC Midnight announced today from the Sundance...
IFC Midnight has not yet set a Us release date for 78/52, but we’ll keep Daily Dead readers updated as more information is revealed. Additionally, Dogwoof recently acquired the UK distribution and foreign sales rights to 78/52.
We have the official press release with full details below, and in case you missed it, check out Heather’s Sundance review of 78/52 and interview with director Alexandre O. Philippe.
Press Release: New York, NY (January 27, 2017) – IFC Midnight announced today from the Sundance...
- 1/28/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
IFC Midnight has acquired the U.S. rights to the documentary “78/52,” which premiered in the Sundance Film Festival’s Midnight section, Deadline reports. The doc deconstructs the famous shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” that consisted of 78 setups and 52 cuts.
“78/52” features interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Bret Easton Ellis, Karyn Kusama, Eli Roth, Walter Murch and Peter Bogdanovich. The film was directed Alexandre O. Philippe.
An Exhibit A Pictures production, “78/52″ was produced by Kerry Deignan Roy and co-produced by Oliver Schwehm, Chad Herschberger, Annick Mahnert and Robert Muratore. Felix Gill, Randy Pharo and Joey Porcelli served as executive producers.
“It’s a great honor to be partnering with IFC Films and working closely with them to bring 78/52 to horror and documentary fans across the U.S,” Philippe said in a statement. “Their love of smart genre cinema shines through in everything they do, and 78/52 will undoubtedly flourish with their savvy,...
“78/52” features interviews with Guillermo del Toro, Bret Easton Ellis, Karyn Kusama, Eli Roth, Walter Murch and Peter Bogdanovich. The film was directed Alexandre O. Philippe.
An Exhibit A Pictures production, “78/52″ was produced by Kerry Deignan Roy and co-produced by Oliver Schwehm, Chad Herschberger, Annick Mahnert and Robert Muratore. Felix Gill, Randy Pharo and Joey Porcelli served as executive producers.
“It’s a great honor to be partnering with IFC Films and working closely with them to bring 78/52 to horror and documentary fans across the U.S,” Philippe said in a statement. “Their love of smart genre cinema shines through in everything they do, and 78/52 will undoubtedly flourish with their savvy,...
- 1/28/2017
- by Graham Winfrey
- Indiewire
Exclusive: Company to commence sales of ‘Psycho’ documentary at Efm next month. IFC Midnight takes Us rights.
Exclusive, Updated: The company has acquired UK distribution and international sales rights to Alexandre O Philippe’s documentary. Later in the day it emerged IFC Midnight had taken Us rights.
78/52 deconstructs Alfred Hitchcock’s notorious and ground-breaking Psycho shower scene and investigates its influence upon the landscape of film and pop culture.
The Midnight selection premiered in Park City on Monday and immediately earned acclaim as an anticipated festival and cult hit.
Dogwoof plans to introduce the film to international buyers at the Efm in Berlin next month and a UK release date is forthcoming.
The Exhibit A Pictures production’s title references the number of set-ups (78) and the number of cuts (52) in the shower scene from Psycho.
Hitchcock took an entire week out of the four-week shoot to get what he wanted from the shower scene. The film features...
Exclusive, Updated: The company has acquired UK distribution and international sales rights to Alexandre O Philippe’s documentary. Later in the day it emerged IFC Midnight had taken Us rights.
78/52 deconstructs Alfred Hitchcock’s notorious and ground-breaking Psycho shower scene and investigates its influence upon the landscape of film and pop culture.
The Midnight selection premiered in Park City on Monday and immediately earned acclaim as an anticipated festival and cult hit.
Dogwoof plans to introduce the film to international buyers at the Efm in Berlin next month and a UK release date is forthcoming.
The Exhibit A Pictures production’s title references the number of set-ups (78) and the number of cuts (52) in the shower scene from Psycho.
Hitchcock took an entire week out of the four-week shoot to get what he wanted from the shower scene. The film features...
- 1/27/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Third European edition of genre co-production market to feature new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol [pictured] and Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe.Scroll down for full line-up
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its third European edition.
Taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifff) from March 30-April 1, Frontières will showcase 20 projects from the likes of Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
A total of 20 projects were selected from a record number of submissions new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol, Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe, Go Down Death’s Aaron Schimberg and I Sell The Dead’s Glenn McQuaid.
Giles Daoust (Starry Eyes), Amy Darling (Violent), François Cognard (The Strange Color Of Your Body’s Tears) and Glass Eye Pix’s Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok are among the producers showcasing new projects in Brussels.
Frontières has also picked Amanda Kramer’s Drain You, executive...
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its third European edition.
Taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (Bifff) from March 30-April 1, Frontières will showcase 20 projects from the likes of Belgium, Canada, the Netherlands, Turkey and the UK.
A total of 20 projects were selected from a record number of submissions new projects from Baskin’s Can Evrenol, Doc Of The Dead’s Alexandre Philippe, Go Down Death’s Aaron Schimberg and I Sell The Dead’s Glenn McQuaid.
Giles Daoust (Starry Eyes), Amy Darling (Violent), François Cognard (The Strange Color Of Your Body’s Tears) and Glass Eye Pix’s Larry Fessenden and Peter Phok are among the producers showcasing new projects in Brussels.
Frontières has also picked Amanda Kramer’s Drain You, executive...
- 2/12/2016
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Second European edition of genre co-production market to feature two extra spotlights in addition to its 17-strong line-up.
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its second European edition, taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival from April 9-11.
This year sees an expanded Frontières line-up which will allow more projects to participate in live pitch sessions. In addition, it will include a Market Spotlight, featuring projects co-presented by Blood Window at Ventana Sur and the European Genre Forum at Tallinn Black Nights, and a Seeking Director spotlight which will involved three projects in development.
The 17-strong Frontières line-up features the already-announced Érik Canuel’s On the Threshold (an English-language remake of Sur Le Seuil) alongside new projects from directors Alexandre O. Philippe, Casey Walker and John Harrison, and producers Carole Scotta and Andrew D. Corkin.
It also features Eugene Garcia’s Jessie’s Demons, the new project...
Frontières International Co-Production Market has unveiled the full line-up for its second European edition, taking place at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival from April 9-11.
This year sees an expanded Frontières line-up which will allow more projects to participate in live pitch sessions. In addition, it will include a Market Spotlight, featuring projects co-presented by Blood Window at Ventana Sur and the European Genre Forum at Tallinn Black Nights, and a Seeking Director spotlight which will involved three projects in development.
The 17-strong Frontières line-up features the already-announced Érik Canuel’s On the Threshold (an English-language remake of Sur Le Seuil) alongside new projects from directors Alexandre O. Philippe, Casey Walker and John Harrison, and producers Carole Scotta and Andrew D. Corkin.
It also features Eugene Garcia’s Jessie’s Demons, the new project...
- 2/6/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Doc of the Dead will be making its world premiere at SXSW in March and we have a brand new clip “Zombie Survival” clip that features Greg Nicotero, Robert Kirkman, and Simon Pegg:
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, “The Walking Dead”), Mick Garris (Stephen King’s “The Shining,” and “The Stand”), Steve Barton (Dread Central), Alan Jones (Frightfest), and many more!
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, “The Walking Dead”), Mick Garris (Stephen King’s “The Shining,” and “The Stand”), Steve Barton (Dread Central), Alan Jones (Frightfest), and many more!
- 3/1/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It's been a long time coming, but the definitive living dead documentary which You helped to make happen is getting ready to make its premiere at the upcoming SXSW Film Festival, and right now we have a new clip for you courtesy of AICN.
Doc of the Dead, an Epix Original Documentary from director Alexandre O. Philippe, will have its world premiere at the Austin festival, which this year holds its film program from March 7-15.
Synopsis:
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead).
Others in the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z...
Doc of the Dead, an Epix Original Documentary from director Alexandre O. Philippe, will have its world premiere at the Austin festival, which this year holds its film program from March 7-15.
Synopsis:
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead).
Others in the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z...
- 3/1/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
It has been announced that Doc of the Dead will be making its world premiere at South By South West 2014. SXSW 2014 will take place from March 7 – 16 in Austin, Texas and they started announcing details on the upcoming festival this week. We don’t have screening details yet, but we’ll be providing readers with more SXSW coverage over the coming months.
Doc of the Dead is a zombie culture documentary that has been directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and features George A. Romero, Simon Pegg, Max Brooks, and a number of other special guests. We’ve included the previously released release details, clips, and the trailer below, but expect to have updated information and content soon.
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse.
Doc of the Dead is a zombie culture documentary that has been directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and features George A. Romero, Simon Pegg, Max Brooks, and a number of other special guests. We’ve included the previously released release details, clips, and the trailer below, but expect to have updated information and content soon.
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse.
- 1/10/2014
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
It's been a long time coming, but the definitive living dead documentary which You helped to make happen is getting ready to make its premiere at the upcoming SXSW Film Festival. Read on for details.
Doc of the Dead, an Epix Original Documentary, from director Alexandre O. Philippe, will have its world premiere at the Austin festival, which this year holds its film program from March 7-15.
Synopsis:
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others in the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z), Greg Nicotero (executive producer and make-up FX for “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (artist,...
Doc of the Dead, an Epix Original Documentary, from director Alexandre O. Philippe, will have its world premiere at the Austin festival, which this year holds its film program from March 7-15.
Synopsis:
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others in the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z), Greg Nicotero (executive producer and make-up FX for “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (artist,...
- 1/10/2014
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Doc of the Dead is a zombie culture documentary that is being directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas). The documentary is expected to be wrapped up later this year and we have an update on some of the horror icons that have filmed segments.
We previously told you that Simon Pegg and George A. Romero have filmed segments. On top of that, we’ve been told that you can expect interviews with Max Brooks, Stuart Gordon, and Sid Haig. Other horror-related actors and filmmakers are expected to take part and we’ll have another update when they are officially confirmed.
Additionally, we’ve been told that they’re planning a trip to Haiti to cover the voodoo zombie origins with an expert on the topic. A release date has not been announced, but it’s been revealed that the film will be wrapped up by the end of the year.
We previously told you that Simon Pegg and George A. Romero have filmed segments. On top of that, we’ve been told that you can expect interviews with Max Brooks, Stuart Gordon, and Sid Haig. Other horror-related actors and filmmakers are expected to take part and we’ll have another update when they are officially confirmed.
Additionally, we’ve been told that they’re planning a trip to Haiti to cover the voodoo zombie origins with an expert on the topic. A release date has not been announced, but it’s been revealed that the film will be wrapped up by the end of the year.
- 8/17/2013
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Doc of the Dead is a zombie culture documentary that is being directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and segments have already been filmed with Simon Pegg and George Romero, among others. We recently showed you a clip with Simon Pegg and George Romero, and a third clip has been released with the Zombie Research Society’s Matt Mogk:
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero...
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero...
- 11/21/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We saw the first trailer from Doc of the Dead last month and they are currently raising funds for the zombie culture documentary. The project is being directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and segments have already been filmed with Simon Pegg and George Romero, among others. We recently showed you a clip with Simon Pegg and now have a new clip with George Romero discussing his filmmaking process:
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be...
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be...
- 11/16/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Doc of the Dead was announced earlier this year and we saw the first trailer last month. The project is being directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and segments have already been filmed with Simon Pegg and George Romero, among others.
They are currently raising funds for the documentary and have just released a new clip with Simon Pegg talking about zombie stormtroopers:
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt...
They are currently raising funds for the documentary and have just released a new clip with Simon Pegg talking about zombie stormtroopers:
“They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt...
- 11/8/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
With Star Wars very much in the news lately, it only makes sense that zombies would enter the mix sooner or later given their incredible popularity right now. Enter the following clip from the upcoming Doc of the Dead.
From the Press Release
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, The Walking Dead), Mick Garris (Stephen King's “The Shining,...
From the Press Release
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, The Walking Dead), Mick Garris (Stephen King's “The Shining,...
- 11/8/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Zombies are everywhere today, except in reality (thank God Romero for that). We recently announced that Doc Of The Dead was coming, and now we have the first bite of the film, with a teaser trailer celebrating the start of the KickStarter campaign that allows zombie fans to pre-order the film.
The documentary, written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, who seems to specialize in nerdtastic documentaries (he also directed The People Vs. George Lucas), will feature appearances by Simon Pegg, George A. Romero, Max Brooks, Greg Nicotero, Charlie Adlard and practically everyone who has made their name in the zombie genre.
Read on for the press release!
Any Town, Anywhere USA – Denver, Co – October 24, 2012 – They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The...
The documentary, written and directed by Alexandre O. Philippe, who seems to specialize in nerdtastic documentaries (he also directed The People Vs. George Lucas), will feature appearances by Simon Pegg, George A. Romero, Max Brooks, Greg Nicotero, Charlie Adlard and practically everyone who has made their name in the zombie genre.
Read on for the press release!
Any Town, Anywhere USA – Denver, Co – October 24, 2012 – They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The...
- 10/25/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Some more news regarding the ultimate zombie documentary, Doc of the Dead, has come our way, and we have the latest info on what will no doubt be a true gift for fans. Are you ready to consume the goods? Dig it!
From the Press Release
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, The Walking Dead), Mick Garris (Stephen King's “The Shining,...
From the Press Release
They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive zombie culture documentary and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX “The Walking Dead”), Charlie Adlard (Artist, The Walking Dead), Mick Garris (Stephen King's “The Shining,...
- 10/24/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Hey.Re You. They.Re Us. They.Re Everywhere.They.Re All Messed Up.They.Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom, George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead). Others planned for the film include author Max Brooks (World War Z, soon to be a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt), Greg Nicotero (Executive Producer and make-up FX .The Walking Dead.), Charlie Adlard (Artist, .The Walking Dead.), Mick Garris (Stephen King’s .The Shining,. and .The Stand.), Steve Barton (Dread Central), Alan Jones (Frightfest), and many more!
To get the bodies moving . the Kickstarter campaign begins today with pre-orders of the film available (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exhibitapictures/doc-of-the-dead), and here.s your first look at...
To get the bodies moving . the Kickstarter campaign begins today with pre-orders of the film available (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/exhibitapictures/doc-of-the-dead), and here.s your first look at...
- 10/24/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Doc of the Dead was announced earlier this year and promises to be a comprehensive tribute to zombie culture. The project is directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and segments have already been filmed with Simon Pegg and George Romero, among others.
The documentary is still in the early stages of filming, but the first trailer has been released and we have it for you to watch. We also have been provided with more information on the project, including a list of horror icons who are set to make an appearance:
Any Town, Anywhere USA – Denver, Co – October 24, 2012 – They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom,...
The documentary is still in the early stages of filming, but the first trailer has been released and we have it for you to watch. We also have been provided with more information on the project, including a list of horror icons who are set to make an appearance:
Any Town, Anywhere USA – Denver, Co – October 24, 2012 – They’Re You. They’Re Us. They’Re Everywhere…They’Re All Messed Up…They’Re Dead. Doc Of The Dead is the definitive Zombie culture documentary, and speculative chronicle of the Zombie Apocalypse. The film features appearances by Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead) and the Grandfather of Zombie-dom,...
- 10/24/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Doc of the Dead was announced right before Comic-Con last month and promises to be a comprehensive tribute to zombie culture. The project is directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas) and he is off to a good start, with Simon Pegg and George Romero having already filmed segments for the documentary.
I recently had a chance to talk with Alexandre and learned more about the approach this documentary will take, additional people who will participate, their plan for an online extension of the project, and more:
There has been plenty of buzz for Doc of the Dead coming out of your recent appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con. Have you been happy with how your approach to the documentary been received?
Alexandre O. Philippe: Yeah, the great thing is that this is filling a void. The sense I’ve been getting from fans of zombie...
I recently had a chance to talk with Alexandre and learned more about the approach this documentary will take, additional people who will participate, their plan for an online extension of the project, and more:
There has been plenty of buzz for Doc of the Dead coming out of your recent appearance at the San Diego Comic-Con. Have you been happy with how your approach to the documentary been received?
Alexandre O. Philippe: Yeah, the great thing is that this is filling a void. The sense I’ve been getting from fans of zombie...
- 8/2/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
We recently announced that work on Doc Of The Dead was moving forward, from the team of The People vs. George Lucas, which would feature George A. Romero and Simon Pegg, amongst other luminous names in the burgeoning zombie genre. Today, we have a press release announcing the film and their Comic-Con presence and an exclusive poster for the film created by Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard, who will be there to sign the poster at the Con next week.
The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate...
The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate...
- 7/6/2012
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
Last week we told you about a kick-ass new zombie documentary called Doc of the Dead, which looks to be the definitive examination of the popular zombie subgenre, and today the coolness just keeps on coming! Read on for details!
From the Press Release
The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate the possibility and ramifications of an actual zombie outbreak with sociologists, virologists, chemists, and members of the Zombie Research Society.
The Exhibit A Pictures triumvirate—Writer/Director Alexandre O. Philippe, Producer Kerry Deignan Roy, and Producer...
From the Press Release
The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate the possibility and ramifications of an actual zombie outbreak with sociologists, virologists, chemists, and members of the Zombie Research Society.
The Exhibit A Pictures triumvirate—Writer/Director Alexandre O. Philippe, Producer Kerry Deignan Roy, and Producer...
- 7/5/2012
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
We first reported last month that Simon Pegg and George Romero were participating in Doc of the Dead, a “definitive” tribute to zombie culure directed by Alexandre O. Philippe (The People vs. George Lucas).
We now have new information on the project, a look at the official poster art created by The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard, and details on when/where you can meet up with Adlard and the filmmakers at Sdcc:
Denver, Co (July 5, 2012) – The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate the possibility and ramifications...
We now have new information on the project, a look at the official poster art created by The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard, and details on when/where you can meet up with Adlard and the filmmakers at Sdcc:
Denver, Co (July 5, 2012) – The creators of the groundbreaking participatory documentary The People vs. George Lucas are already hard at work on Doc Of The Dead—the definitive and most comprehensive tribute to zombie culture and fandom ever made. Shot and edited in a cinematically edgy, high-octane style, Doc Of The Dead will host a rich pop culture dialogue with zombie experts and celebrities, seek participation from YouTubers and indie filmmakers, and even investigate the possibility and ramifications...
- 7/5/2012
- by Jonathan James
- DailyDead
Rating: 3/5
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Producers: Vanessa Philippe, Kerry Deignan Roy, Robert Muratore, Anna Higgs, Alexandre O. Philippe
Featuring: Gary Kurtz, Neil Gaiman, Dave Prowse, Sandy Lieberson, Anthony Waye
The love/hate relationship fans of George Lucas’ work have towards the creator himself run deep and are as intense as they are contradictory. Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary, The People Vs. George Lucas, explores the reasons behind these strong emotions.
Read more on Laff 2010 Review: The People Vs. George Lucas…...
Director: Alexandre O. Philippe
Producers: Vanessa Philippe, Kerry Deignan Roy, Robert Muratore, Anna Higgs, Alexandre O. Philippe
Featuring: Gary Kurtz, Neil Gaiman, Dave Prowse, Sandy Lieberson, Anthony Waye
The love/hate relationship fans of George Lucas’ work have towards the creator himself run deep and are as intense as they are contradictory. Alexandre O. Philippe’s documentary, The People Vs. George Lucas, explores the reasons behind these strong emotions.
Read more on Laff 2010 Review: The People Vs. George Lucas…...
- 6/28/2010
- by Allison Loring
- GordonandtheWhale
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