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"Whereever you go, I go." Lionsgate has unveiled the official trailer for an indie mental health drama titled Continue, marking the feature directorial debut of the American actress Nadine Crocker. Even though that title sounds like it might be something sci-fi, this is pure drama through and through. Written & directed by & starring Nadine Crocker, she finished this film and premiered it back in 2022 at Cinequest that year, it's just only now finally getting released. A girl suffering from depression is forced to get her life together when she is taken involuntarily to a mental institution after trying to follow in her father's footsteps, but failing in her suicide attempt. She finds unlikely friends, unwavering love, and a life she never imagined possible. All to find out some decisions can't be undone. You only get one life. Starring Nadine Crocker and Shiloh Fernandez, with Lio Tipton, Kat Foster, Annapurna Sriram, Anthony Caravella,...

Jackrabbit Media has boarded worldwide sales rights to horror thriller The Death That Awaits and is kicking off talks at EFM this week.

Richard J. Lee makes his feature directorial debut on the feature, which is described as a “spine-chilling journey into the unknown”. Jackrabbit will show first footage to buyers in Berlin.

The Death That Awaits follows a drifter searching for answers to her mysterious past who takes on a job looking after a sick teenager undergoing a mysterious transformation that her family will do anything to stop.

The film stars Katya Martin, Megan Lawless, Allison Paige, Sharon Gardner,...

Exclusive: Vertical Entertainment has acquired North American rights to Chris Naoki Lee’s feature directorial debut, Dinner Party, in which he stars alongside Kara Wang (Top Gun: Maverick), Imani Hakim (Mythic Quest) and Kausar Mohammed (The Flash). The global indie distributor has slated the pic for a day-and-date release on August 19.

Inspired by Lee’s own experiences growing up in a diverse community outside of Los Angeles, the indie ensemble drama follows Izzy (Hakim) and boyfriend Cal (Lee) as they go to a casual reunion dinner party amongst Cal’s childhood friends 10 years after high school. The friends navigate socially sensitive topics, though some fall on deaf ears when it comes to the hyper-masculine Miles (Charles Hittinger). It doesn’t take long for Izzy to notice that Shannon (Wang), co-host and childhood friend to the boys, seems uncomfortable around Miles, as the film simmers into a slow burn that erupts in the final act.

Gravitas Ventures Acquires U.S. and Canadian Rights to “Wild Game”

Gravitas Ventures has acquired the U.S. and Canadian rights to “Wild Game,” an action adventure film directed by Brock Harris and starring Creed Garnick, Charlie Barnett, Allison Paige, Matthew Daddario, Harris, Golden Garnick, Jared Bonner, Kyle Robinson, Matthew Paetz, Adrianna Leonard and Vicki Garnick. Gravitas Ventures will release “Wild Game” in select theaters and on demand on Dec. 17.

The film follows the story of a cash-strapped rancher who takes an offer to help a movie star poach elk. They finds themselves in a run-in with local authorities, triggering a series of events for a dramatic showdown.

Gravitas Ventures manager of acquisitions Brett Rogalsky negotiated the deal with Tania Sarra on behalf of the filmmakers.

Winners Announced for 8th Annual Lmgi Awards ‘Celebrate the Where’

Announced in seven categories, the Location Managers Guild International (Lgmi) announced the winners of its 8th Annual Lmgi Awards,...

"Unleash the lion." Lionsgate has released an official US trailer for an indie underground fighting drama titled American Fighter, which originally premiered at the Fantasia Film Festival in 2019. A desperate teenager is forced into the dangerous world of underground fighting to win enough money to save his ailing mother. He finds out what he is made of in the face of these violent, hungry competitors. Sean Patrick Flanery co-stars as a a troubled handler who takes pity on the boy and trains him to be a fierce competitor — but is it enough to make Ali a winner? Based on a true story, this gritty action tale also stars George Kosturos, Tommy Flanagan, Allison Paige, and Bryan Craig. Haven't we seen this 100 times before already? More "fighting to save my family" stories over and over. Nothing new here, move along everybody. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Shaun Piccinino's American Fighter,...

Stars: Bryan Craig, Tommy Flanagan, Sean Patrick Flannery, George Kosturos, Allison Paige | Written by Carl Morris, Shaun Piccinino | Directed by Shaun Piccinino

[Note: With the film finally debuting in the UK next week, here’s a reposting of our review of American Fighter from its screening at last years Fantasia Festival]

A fictional sequel to an semi-autobiographical original, American Fighter is an interesting proposition for a film and, at least in cinematic terms, shares a lot in common with the classic martial arts film Bloodsport – both deal with underground fighting and both have a connection to the real-life tales of their characters. In this case George Kosturos plays the alter-ego of producer Ali Afshar – whose story of moving from Iran to America and fitting in by becoming a top-class athlete was told in the 2016 film American Wrestler.

American Fighter picks up where that film left off, once again following Ali Jahani (George Kosturos) as he tries to raise funds to get his mother out of Tehran after his father...

Actor Christopher Naoki Lee, whose credits include AMC’s The Terror and Fox’s Deputy, is set to make his feature directorial debut with the socially-minded pic Dinner Party which he co-wrote with Greek alum Daniel Weaver.

Lee also stars in the film which, as the title suggests, centers on a dinner party with a group of diverse Millennials. As they dine and converse, a verdict arrives for a controversial trial regarding sexual misconduct that has captivated the nation — a very timely topic considering the recent Weinstein verdict. As a result the dinner party turns into a moment for all the attendees to look at their own histories and determine whether the friendship that binds them can withstand their differences, especially when they realize one of their own is guilty of a past transgression.

“As an Asian-American born and raised in a diverse community near L.A., Dinner Party is...

The Grammys this Sunday and the Super Bowl next means there aren't a lot of premieres.

But hold on to your hats, cowboys, because February 6 will see all kinds of goodness hitting the airwaves.

But this week, we have plenty to enjoy from goofy made-for-tv movies from our favorite networks to the preliminary Puppy and Kitten Bowl activities featuring older, adopted or adoptable critters on the gridiron.

And we're also marking the ends of an era as Arrow signs off of the airwaves on Tuesday, and we spend our last night in The Good Place on Thursday.

Sunday, January 26

8/7c Batwoman (The CW)

Will the Real Beth please stand up? Demons from the past rise on the occasion of the Kane sisters' birthday while yet Another unexpected guest arrives in Gotham.

8/7c Adopted in Danger (Lifetime)

Allison Paige stars in this movie in which a DNA test helps a young...

“We’re gonna lose the farm, son!” husks country star Trace Adkins in the trailer for “Bennett’s War,” which then goes on to further suggest the viewer is in for a steaming pile of platitudinous corn, with a side order of flag-waving. And indeed, Alex Ranarivelo’s sports drama has a pretty hokey story gist: Wounded military veteran forces himself to miraculously recover his full mobility so he can return to motocross racing and get that prize money to … yep, save the family farm.

Maybe such on-the-nose marketing works for some Heartland audiences, but the good news about that bad trailer is that it does this film a disservice. While “War” may be a duly formulaic feel-gooder at heart, it also soft-pedals the more potentially heavy-handed emotional beats to pleasing effect.

Modest but enjoyable, with some exciting race footage, it should provide an inviting alternative for audiences on the...

Stars: Bryan Craig, Tommy Flanagan, Sean Patrick Flannery, George Kosturos, Allison Paige | Written by Carl Morris, Shaun Piccinino | Directed by Shaun Piccinino

A fictional sequel to an semi-autobiographical original, American Fighter is an interesting proposition for a film and, at least in cinematic terms, shares a lot in common with the classic martial arts film Bloodsport – both deal with underground fighting and both have a connection to the real-life tales of their characters. In this case George Kosturos plays the alter-ego of producer Ali Afshar – whose story of moving from Iran to America and fitting in by becoming a top-class athlete was told in the 2016 film American Wrestler.

American Fighter picks up where that film left off, once again following Ali Jahani (George Kosturos) as he tries to raise funds to get his mother out of Tehran after his father is pulled of their flight to the Us and assassinated,...

"Going wheel to wheel is not smart for someone in your condition." Forrest Films has debuted an official trailer for an indie injured war veteran meets racing sports drama titled Bennett's War, the latest from filmmaker Alex Ranarivelo. The film is about a young soldier in the Army Motorcycle Unit named Marshall Bennett, who is injured by an Ied while serving in combat. He returns home and makes a remarkable comeback from a broken back and leg to be a champion motorcross racer. Michael Roark stars as Bennett, with a cast including country star Trace Adkins, plus Ali Afshar, Allison Paige, Hunter Clowdus, Brando Eaton, Tony Panterra, Michael King, & Taylor Kalupa. This looks exactly as cheesy and kitschy and uber heroic as described, but maybe that's what works for this. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Alex Ranarivelo's Bennett's War, direct from YouTube: After surviving an Ied explosion in combat overseas,...

In today’s film news roundup, Reese Witherspoon is collaborating with MGM, Jonathan Nolan gets an honor for visual effects, canine comedy “Patrick” finds a home and Forrest Films launches as a distributor.

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Reese Witherspoon is teaming with MGM to produce a movie version of Gail Honeyman’s bestselling novel “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine.”

Witherspoon and Lauren Levy Neustadter will produce for their Hello Sunshine production company, which picked up the rights last year. The book is the winner of the 2018 Costa Debut Novel Award and is told from the point of the protagonist, a socially awkward 29-year-old in Glasgow, Scotland, with suppressed memories of a brutal childhood. The adaptation is being written by Liz Hannah, who wrote Steven Spielberg’s “The Post.”

“Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” is a potential star vehicle for Witherspoon but no deal has been signed and no director is attached. Witherspoon...

To help sift through the increasing number of new releases (independent or otherwise), the Weekly Film Guide is here! Below you’ll find basic plot, personnel and cinema information for all of this week’s fresh offerings.

Starting this month, we’ve also put together a list for the entire month. We’ve included this week’s list below, complete with information on screening locations for films in limited release.

See More: Here Are All the Upcoming Movies in Theaters for July 2016

Here are the films opening theatrically in the U.S. the week of Friday, July 8. All synopses provided by distributor unless listed otherwise.

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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

Director: Jake Szymanski

Cast: Adam DeVine, Anna Kendrick, Aubrey Plaza, Zac Efron

Synopsis: Two brothers place an online ad to find dates for a wedding and the ad goes viral.

The Secret Life of Pets

Director: Chris Renaud,...

“The Dog Lover” follows Sara Gold (Allison Paige), a rising star at the United Animal Protection Agency (Uapa), a major animal rights organization that seeks to stop puppy mills and conducts animal rescues. When Sara is tasked to go undercover as a college intern at a suspected puppy mill run by the conservative, enigmatic Daniel Holloway (James Remar), she jumps at the chance to shine.

Though initially gruff and reluctant to get to know Sara, Daniel slowly warms up to her and she soon starts to fall for his son William (Jayson Blair). More importantly, she doesn’t see any signs of animal abuse. But when the Uapa and local law enforcement raid the farm and accuse Daniel of animal abuse, Sara is torn between doing what’s right and doing her job, between the family she’s grown to love and the organization she swore to protect.

The film...

The Dog Lover Esx Entertainment Reviewed by: Harvey Karten, Shockya Grade: B+ Director: Alex Ranarivelo Written by: Ali Afshar, Alex Ranarivelo Cast: James Remar, Lea Thompson, Jayson Blair, Christine Moore, Allison Paige Screened at: Critics’ link, NYC, 6/10/16 Opens: July 8, 2016 There’s a saying that many people find difficult to believe and it goes like this: The road to hell is paved with good intentions. In other words, do-gooders may discover that actions to which they commit, the ones that give them the feeling that there’s a halo over their heads, are bad news. Still don’t believe it? Then you owe it to yourself to watch “The Dog Lover,” [ Read More ]

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Welcome to Last Night on TV, our ongoing series that looks back at what happened on television the night before. If we’re going to stay up all night and watch TV, we might as well talk about it the next day. The Flash has returned from hiatus and has brought back with it all the wonderful things that make DC’s television offerings great. Chiefly, character development and the exploration of interesting themes. In a week where we’re all about to be pummeled by Zack Snyder’s montage of chaos Batman v Superman, this respite is a welcomed one. This week’s episode allows its theme to simmer a little bit, opening with Team Flash trying to figure out ways to creatively splatter Barry against the side of a mountain. Since the loss of Jay Garrick to Zoom’s speedster sword hands, they’ve been looking for a way to become faster. As...

Take a look @ more new footage from "The Flash" episode "Trajectory", with Allison Paige as 'Eliza Harmon' aka 'Trajectory', airing March 22, 2016 on The CW:

"...in the episode 'Trajectory', a new female speedster has everyone distracted, arriving in town intent on creating maximum chaos.

"'Barry' must quickly uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask...

"...as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash: Trajectory"...

These new photos from an upcoming episode of The Flash give us a look at the first female speedster on the series. The name of the character is Trajectory, and she is being played by Allison Paige. Trajectory has a solid character design and a pretty cool, badass style. It'll be fun to actually see her in action!

The episode is called “Trajectory,” and it's officially described as follows:

“Deciding to blow off some steam, Barry and the team head out for a night on the town only to encounter an unexpected speedster who is up to no good. Iris is challenged by an assignment from her new boss (guest star Tone Bell), and is surprised when friction turns to flirtation.”

“Trajectory” is scheduled to air Tuesday, March 22nd on The CW. You can check out several other photos from the episode below.

Take a look @ more new images from "The Flash" episode "Trajectory", guest-starring Allison Paige as 'Eliza Harmon' aka 'Trajectory', airing March 22, 2016 on The CW:

"...in the episode 'Trajectory', a new female speedster has everyone distracted, arriving in town intent on creating maximum chaos.

"'Barry' must quickly uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask...

"...as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction..."

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash: Trajectory"...

Take a look @ more new footage from "The Flash" episode "Trajectory", guest-starring Allison Paige as 'Eliza Harmon' aka 'Trajectory', airing March 22, 2016 on The CW:

"...in the episode 'Trajectory', a new female speedster has everyone distracted, arriving in town intent on creating maximum chaos.

"'Barry' must quickly uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask — as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction..."

"The Flash", was developed by Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg and Geoff Johns, based on the DC Comics character 'Barry Allen', a costumed superhero crime-fighter with the power to move at superhuman speeds. A spin-off from "Arrow", the series follows Allen (Grant Gustin), a crime scene investigator who gains super-human speed, which he uses to fight criminals, including others who have also gained superhuman abilities.

Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Flash: Trajectory"...

"The Flash" has finally cast a female speedster, but considering her comic book character is a woman of color, why is the actress white? "Days of Our Lives" and "Baby Daddy" actress Allison Paige will be guest starring in an upcoming episode of "The Flash" as the character named Trajectory. In the comics, Trajectory was a female speedster who got her powers from Superman's Lex Luthor when she wanted to become Kid Flash. While casting a female speedster is a personal dream come true, I'm confused at this specific casting choice. No offense to Ms. Paige, but as the internet is blowing up right now discussing the how people of color are underrepresented on film and television, why would "The Flash" cast a white actress as Eliza Harmon/Trajectory, when the character is clearly a woman of color? According to TVLine, Allison Paige will make her debut in episode 16 of...

Yet another metahuman has been added to the second season of The Flash, and that’s Allison Paige as little known speedster Eliza Harmon, a.k.a. Trajectory. Created in 2006, she was chosen by Lex Luthor to participate in the Everyman Project after she came to him begging to be granted superspeed. However, after suffering some issues with that, Eliza was stripped of her powers and ended up being killed in battle.

The Flash is going to be taking things in a slightly different direction, though, as The CW describes her as arriving in town intent on creating maximum chaos. Trajectory’s antics are misinterpreted as having been perpetrated by the Flash himself, and Barry must quickly uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask — as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction.

She’s going to be a villain then, though...

Days of Our Lives alum Allison Paige’s trajectory has led her to a plum role on The Flash.

TVLine has learned exclusively that Paige is set to guest-star on the CW hit as Eliza Harmon aka Trajectory, Central City’s first female speedster.

RelatedThe Flash Ep Talks Eobard’s Return, Barry’s Heartbreak and Harry’s Agenda

Having arrived in town intent on creating maximum chaos, Trajectory’s antics are misinterpreted as having been perpetrated by the Flash himself. Barry thus must quickly! uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask — as well as what is...

Barry Allen is going to be joined by another speedster pretty soon on The Flash, as Allison Paige (Days of Our Lives, Younger, Baby Daddy, The Lizzie Bennet Diaries) is set to debut in episode 16 of the CW series' second season as a small screen take on Trajectory. From the sounds of the description accompanying TV Line's report, Miss Harmon is going to start out as a villain, just as she did in the comics. "Having arrived in town intent on creating maximum chaos, Trajectory’s antics are misinterpreted as having been perpetrated by the Flash himself. Barry thus must quickly! uncover the mystery of who is the girl under the mask — as well as what is driving her mad desire for speed and destruction." Of course Trajectory eventually becomes a hero in the comics, and even takes up the mantle of the Teen Titans' Kid Flash before being...

If you thought The Flash was slowing down in casting meta-humans (pun very much intended) you'd be wrong. TVLine reports that Allison Paige has been cast as Eliza Harmon otherwise known as Trajectory. Paige, whose previous TV credits include Days of Our Lives, Younger and Baby Daddy, will debut on The Flash in episode 16 of season 2, "Trajectory". The thing that sets Trajectory apart from the all the other guest stars so far in season 2 is she will be The Flash's first ever female speedster.

Cds Films recently had one if its first feature flicks Natural Born Pranksters picked up for distribution by Lionsgate. Now, the film division of the multi-channel network Collective Digital Studio is adding another title to its roster of original movies. Cds Films has started production on its newest feature starring Vine celebrity Matthew Espinosa.

Directed by Joshua Caldwell (Layover, South Beach), the untitled comedy-drama from tells the story of Jordan Jay (played by Espinosa), a teen pop star who just wants to lead a normal life. Jordan abandons his sold-out tour and runs away to a small town where he meets Emily, a girl described in a release as “a rebellious street artist who wants nothing to do with [Jordan].” Cds Films’ upcoming title also co-stars Sarah Jeffery (Shades of Blue), Tava Smiley (General Hospital), Caitlin Keats (Kill Bill: Vol 2), Lamonica Garrett (Sons of Anarchy), and Allison Paige (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries...

Los Angeles was the host to the Esx Entertainment special screening of “The Wrong Side of Right.” The film premiered Tuesday at Hollywood’s Tcl Chinese 6 Theatres. In attendance were several of the film’s stars, including Lea Thompson, Allison Paige, Christina Moore and Jayson Blair, Brandon Eaton and Annabelle Kavanaugh, as well as director Alex Ranarivelo, producer/actor Ali Afshar, and the man who’s the basis for the film, Daniel Christensen. Other guests included Missi Pyle, John Ducey, Lucas Oil Porducts’ Forrest Lucas and Charlotte Lucas, Jeff Probst, fashion designer Ashley Michaelsen, Caitlin O’Connor, Alice Aoki, radio personality Trent Loos and Caitlyn Carver. Take a look at a gallery of photos [ Read More ]

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