TV Fanatic had the pleasure of speaking with director David Winning about Hallmark's latest Fall Into Love feature, Field Day.
Winning has a long, successful string of Hallmark movies on his resume, but charming rom-coms weren't his first foray into directing.
Making his mark in the sci-fi genre, directing episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark, Stargate: Atlantis, and Van Helsing, his resume boasts a diverse array of productions that almost seem at odds with the heartfelt Hallmark universe.
So, how did Winning find himself so far from the sci-fi realm? We talked with him about that and much more in our exclusive interview.
For more information on Field Day, please visit our exclusive clip of the delightful movie, which stars Rachel Boston, Benjamin Ayres, Shannon Chen-Kent, and Carmel Amit.
Winning's path to filmmaking began in childhood. "I started out as a kid in Canada with a little...
Winning has a long, successful string of Hallmark movies on his resume, but charming rom-coms weren't his first foray into directing.
Making his mark in the sci-fi genre, directing episodes of Are You Afraid of the Dark, Stargate: Atlantis, and Van Helsing, his resume boasts a diverse array of productions that almost seem at odds with the heartfelt Hallmark universe.
So, how did Winning find himself so far from the sci-fi realm? We talked with him about that and much more in our exclusive interview.
For more information on Field Day, please visit our exclusive clip of the delightful movie, which stars Rachel Boston, Benjamin Ayres, Shannon Chen-Kent, and Carmel Amit.
Winning's path to filmmaking began in childhood. "I started out as a kid in Canada with a little...
- 10/14/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Hallmark's latest autumn offering, airing Saturday, October 14 at 8/7c on Hallmark Channel, reminds us of the very best the season has to offer. Fall colors elicit the coziness of the season, and when they talk about pumpkin, you will swear you can smell it in the air.
Field Day follows a budding female friendship forming between three moms when they find themselves volunteering for what everyone considers the worst Parent Teacher Organization (Pto) committee.
Rachel Boston, Shannon Chen-Kent, and Carmel Amit star in this movie, poised to become an annual classic.
Ask anyone, and they'll tell you that planning a school event is hard!
Not only do you want to make your school proud, but you want to be seen as competent in the eyes of your fellow school parents and cool in your kids' eyes.
Jen (Rachel Boston) and her daughter have just moved to town, so making an impression counts.
Field Day follows a budding female friendship forming between three moms when they find themselves volunteering for what everyone considers the worst Parent Teacher Organization (Pto) committee.
Rachel Boston, Shannon Chen-Kent, and Carmel Amit star in this movie, poised to become an annual classic.
Ask anyone, and they'll tell you that planning a school event is hard!
Not only do you want to make your school proud, but you want to be seen as competent in the eyes of your fellow school parents and cool in your kids' eyes.
Jen (Rachel Boston) and her daughter have just moved to town, so making an impression counts.
- 10/13/2023
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
Exclusive: Great American Family has released details about its next Christmas movie featuring Lori Loughlin.
The Full House actress will star in Blessings of Christmas (working title), which will premiere as part of Great American Christmas that returns October 20. New holiday movies will premiere every Saturday and Sunday through the end of the year.
In Blessings of Christmas, Loughlin stars as renowned TV star Mandy Gilmore, who is saying goodbye to her hit culinary series, A World of Food, so she can travel the globe and dine in all 142 Michelin star restaurants. Before jetting to Paris, Mandy stops in Milwaukee with the deed to her deceased aunt’s food pantry, Angel’s Fare, recently purchased by adjacent business owner, Adam Carraway (James Tupper). It’s a simple transaction until pantry volunteer Otto Nessen (Jesse Hutch) reminds everyone that Aunt Susie’s love of cooking was actually love of feeding — which...
The Full House actress will star in Blessings of Christmas (working title), which will premiere as part of Great American Christmas that returns October 20. New holiday movies will premiere every Saturday and Sunday through the end of the year.
In Blessings of Christmas, Loughlin stars as renowned TV star Mandy Gilmore, who is saying goodbye to her hit culinary series, A World of Food, so she can travel the globe and dine in all 142 Michelin star restaurants. Before jetting to Paris, Mandy stops in Milwaukee with the deed to her deceased aunt’s food pantry, Angel’s Fare, recently purchased by adjacent business owner, Adam Carraway (James Tupper). It’s a simple transaction until pantry volunteer Otto Nessen (Jesse Hutch) reminds everyone that Aunt Susie’s love of cooking was actually love of feeding — which...
- 7/10/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for May 2021, with local productions responding individually, based on best practices for businesses/employers from the 'BC Centre for Disease Control', to stop the spread of Covid-19:
Features Bonfire Local Production Company: No Clocks Productions Ltd. Producer: Jim Whitaker, Joe Roth Director: David Lowery 3/8/2021 - 6/30/2021 Easter Sunday Local Production Company: Sandals Productions Inc. Producer: Jonathan Eirich, Dan Lin Director: Jay Chandrasekhar 5/3/2021 - 6/18/2021 Emerald Hill Local Production Company: Red Energy Films Inc. Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher Director: Jeffrey Fowler 3/15/2021 - 5/12/2021 Heatwave Local Production Company: Heatwave Thriller Productions Inc. Producer: Mick MacKay Director: Ernie Barbarash 4/12/2021 - 5/7/2021 Lou Local Production Company: Deerfield Productions, Ulc Producer: JJ Abrams, Jonathan Cohen Director: Anna Foerster 6/14/2021 - 8/23/2021 TV Movie
26 Hour Day Local Production Company: Hour Road Productions Ltd. Director: David Winning 5/3/2021 - 5/21/2021 A Christmas Treasure Local Production Company: Christmas Treasure Road Productions Ltd. Director:...
Features Bonfire Local Production Company: No Clocks Productions Ltd. Producer: Jim Whitaker, Joe Roth Director: David Lowery 3/8/2021 - 6/30/2021 Easter Sunday Local Production Company: Sandals Productions Inc. Producer: Jonathan Eirich, Dan Lin Director: Jay Chandrasekhar 5/3/2021 - 6/18/2021 Emerald Hill Local Production Company: Red Energy Films Inc. Producer: Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher Director: Jeffrey Fowler 3/15/2021 - 5/12/2021 Heatwave Local Production Company: Heatwave Thriller Productions Inc. Producer: Mick MacKay Director: Ernie Barbarash 4/12/2021 - 5/7/2021 Lou Local Production Company: Deerfield Productions, Ulc Producer: JJ Abrams, Jonathan Cohen Director: Anna Foerster 6/14/2021 - 8/23/2021 TV Movie
26 Hour Day Local Production Company: Hour Road Productions Ltd. Director: David Winning 5/3/2021 - 5/21/2021 A Christmas Treasure Local Production Company: Christmas Treasure Road Productions Ltd. Director:...
- 5/7/2021
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Van Helsing returns, and Vanessa and Lillian face off against the Fourth Elder and the Oracle.
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Van Helsing Season 4 Episode 1
“Destroy that which seeks to destroy us.”
Hopefully, the crew at SyFy’s vampire drama Van Helsing didn’t spend all its special effects and stunt budget on the season premiere because writer and showrunner Jonathan Lloyd-Walker holds nothing back in the next chapter of Vanessa Van Helsing’s hero’s journey. Season four’s “Dark Destiny” wastes no time throwing us back into the fray with a compelling cold open featuring Vanessa and Lillian Van Helsing that reminds us why we love this gritty show so much. Unfortunately, only one makes it to the end of the episode.
It’s fascinating to watch Vanessa (Kelly Overton) and her great-great grandmother start to get to know each other, and the...
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Van Helsing Season 4 Episode 1
“Destroy that which seeks to destroy us.”
Hopefully, the crew at SyFy’s vampire drama Van Helsing didn’t spend all its special effects and stunt budget on the season premiere because writer and showrunner Jonathan Lloyd-Walker holds nothing back in the next chapter of Vanessa Van Helsing’s hero’s journey. Season four’s “Dark Destiny” wastes no time throwing us back into the fray with a compelling cold open featuring Vanessa and Lillian Van Helsing that reminds us why we love this gritty show so much. Unfortunately, only one makes it to the end of the episode.
It’s fascinating to watch Vanessa (Kelly Overton) and her great-great grandmother start to get to know each other, and the...
- 9/27/2019
- Den of Geek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for July 2019, including "Batwoman", "Siren", "Supergirl" and a whole lot more:
New Media Feature
A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting
Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.
Director: Rachel Talalay
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp
Aug 06/19 - Oct 16/19
The Main Event
Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.
Director: Jay Karas
Producer: Ian Hay
Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19
TV Movie
Christmas Harmony
Local Production Company: Chp Productions Ltd.
Director: Catherine Cyran
Producer: Greg Malcolm, Vicki Sotheran
Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19
Killer In The Guest House
Local Production Company: Thriller Productions Inc.
Director: Tony Dean Smith
Producer: Navid Soofi
Jun 17/19 - Jul 03/19
Random Acts Of Christmas
Local Production Company: Jolly Productions Inc.
Director: Marita Grabiak
Producer: Navid Soofi
Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19
Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen
Local Production Company: Ss&s Productions Inc.
Director: David Winning
Producer: Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm
Jul 08/19 - Jul 25/19
Shopping...
New Media Feature
A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting
Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.
Director: Rachel Talalay
Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp
Aug 06/19 - Oct 16/19
The Main Event
Local Production Company: Main Event Movie Inc.
Director: Jay Karas
Producer: Ian Hay
Jun 19/19 - Aug 12/19
TV Movie
Christmas Harmony
Local Production Company: Chp Productions Ltd.
Director: Catherine Cyran
Producer: Greg Malcolm, Vicki Sotheran
Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19
Killer In The Guest House
Local Production Company: Thriller Productions Inc.
Director: Tony Dean Smith
Producer: Navid Soofi
Jun 17/19 - Jul 03/19
Random Acts Of Christmas
Local Production Company: Jolly Productions Inc.
Director: Marita Grabiak
Producer: Navid Soofi
Jun 17/19 - Jul 08/19
Sense, Sensibility & Snowmen
Local Production Company: Ss&s Productions Inc.
Director: David Winning
Producer: Vicki Sotheran, Greg Malcolm
Jul 08/19 - Jul 25/19
Shopping...
- 6/24/2019
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for May 2019, including "90210", "Get Shorty", "Van Helsing" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Michael Fimognari
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 27/19 - May 08/19
New Media Feature
Coffee & Kareem
Local Production Company: Coffee Break Productions Inc.
Director: Michael J.E. Dowse
Producer: Ed Helms, Michael Falbo
Apr 22/19 - Jun 04/19
Operation Christmas Drop
Local Production Company: Ocd Productions Inc.
Director: Martin Wood
May 20/19 - Jun 28/19
Windfall
Local Production Company: Windfallen Productions Ltd.
Director: Michael M. Scott
Producer: Harvey Kahn, Stephanie Slack, Margret Huddleston
Apr 30/19 - May 28/19
TV Movie
Barbecue For Two
Local Production Company: BBQ42 Productions Inc.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Producer: Harvey Kahn
Apr 15/19 - May 06/19
Chronicle Mysteries 4: The Deep End
Director: Nimisha Mukerji
Producer: Shawn Williamson, Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leslie
May 06/19 - Dec 31/69
Dude Ranch
Local Production Company: Dude Ranch Productions Ltd.
Feature Film
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Michael Fimognari
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 27/19 - May 08/19
New Media Feature
Coffee & Kareem
Local Production Company: Coffee Break Productions Inc.
Director: Michael J.E. Dowse
Producer: Ed Helms, Michael Falbo
Apr 22/19 - Jun 04/19
Operation Christmas Drop
Local Production Company: Ocd Productions Inc.
Director: Martin Wood
May 20/19 - Jun 28/19
Windfall
Local Production Company: Windfallen Productions Ltd.
Director: Michael M. Scott
Producer: Harvey Kahn, Stephanie Slack, Margret Huddleston
Apr 30/19 - May 28/19
TV Movie
Barbecue For Two
Local Production Company: BBQ42 Productions Inc.
Director: Peter DeLuise
Producer: Harvey Kahn
Apr 15/19 - May 06/19
Chronicle Mysteries 4: The Deep End
Director: Nimisha Mukerji
Producer: Shawn Williamson, Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leslie
May 06/19 - Dec 31/69
Dude Ranch
Local Production Company: Dude Ranch Productions Ltd.
- 4/26/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for April 2019, including "Alive", "The Terror", "The Lost Boys" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
Windfall
Local Production Company: Windfallen Productions Ltd.
Apr 02/19 - May 17/19
TV Pilot
Chad
Local Production Company: Freshman Year Productions Inc.
Director: Rhys ThomaSMar 25/10 - Apr 2/19
Alive (Frankenstein)
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next
Local Production Company: Next Television Productions Limited
Director: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Mar 26/19 - Apr 11/19
The Haunting Of Nancy Drew
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Larry Teng
Producer: Grace Gilroy
Mar 25/19 - Apr 09/19
The Lost Boys
Local...
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
Windfall
Local Production Company: Windfallen Productions Ltd.
Apr 02/19 - May 17/19
TV Pilot
Chad
Local Production Company: Freshman Year Productions Inc.
Director: Rhys ThomaSMar 25/10 - Apr 2/19
Alive (Frankenstein)
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next
Local Production Company: Next Television Productions Limited
Director: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Mar 26/19 - Apr 11/19
The Haunting Of Nancy Drew
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Larry Teng
Producer: Grace Gilroy
Mar 25/19 - Apr 09/19
The Lost Boys
Local...
- 3/29/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for March 2019, including "Batwoman", "Frankenstein", "The Lost Boys" and a whole lot more:
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
Playing With Fire
Local Production Company: Formula M Productions Inc.
Director: Andrew Fickman
Producer: Todd Garner, Sean Robins, Matt Dines
Feb 04/19 - Mar 29/19
The Boy II
Local Production Company: The Boy Film Productions Inc.
Director: William Brent Bell
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Richard Wright, Gary Lucchesi
Jan 28/19 - Mar 08/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
TV Pilot
Batwoman
Local Production Company: Renraw Production Services Inc.
Director: Marcos Siega
Producer: Jae Marchant
Mar 04/19 - Mar 25/19
Frankenstein
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next...
Feature Film
Little Fish
Local Production Company: Little Fish Pictures Inc.
Director: Chad Hartigan
Producer: Chris Ferguson, Jesse Savath, Jj Dubois
Mar 11/19 - Apr 12/19
Playing With Fire
Local Production Company: Formula M Productions Inc.
Director: Andrew Fickman
Producer: Todd Garner, Sean Robins, Matt Dines
Feb 04/19 - Mar 29/19
The Boy II
Local Production Company: The Boy Film Productions Inc.
Director: William Brent Bell
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Richard Wright, Gary Lucchesi
Jan 28/19 - Mar 08/19
To All The Boys 2
Local Production Company: All The Boys Productions Inc.
Director: Susan Johnson
Producer: Chris Foss
Mar 25/19 - May 06/19
TV Pilot
Batwoman
Local Production Company: Renraw Production Services Inc.
Director: Marcos Siega
Producer: Jae Marchant
Mar 04/19 - Mar 25/19
Frankenstein
Local Production Company: Vbc Pilot Productions Inc.
Director: Uta Briesewitz
Mar 19/19 - Apr 05/19
Next...
- 3/1/2019
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for December 2017 including "Purple Harvest", "Supergirl", "The Magicians" and a whole lot more:
A Dogs Way Home
Feature
Local Production Company: Singularity Productions
Director: Charles Martin Smith
Producer: Gavin Polone
Oct 16/17 - Dec 15/17
Noelle
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Heather Meehan
Pm: Heather Meehan
Oct 23/17 - Jan 18/18
Peace
Feature
Local Production Company: Peace Pictures Canada Inc
Director: Robert Port
Producer: Rick Dugdale
Dec 03/17 - Dec 21/17
Purple Harvest
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions
Director: Drew Goddard
Exec. Producer: Mary McLaglen
Jan 29/18 - Apr 06/18
Two/One
Feature
Local Production Company: Khai Productions
Director: Juan Cabral
Producer: Dave Valleau
Nov 15/17 - Dec 03/17
Deadly Class
TV Pilot
Local Production Company: Pica Productions (BC) Limited
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Producer: John Lenic
Nov 15/17 - Dec 05/17
A Series Of Unfortunate Events ~ Season 2
TV Series
Local Production Company: Olaf...
A Dogs Way Home
Feature
Local Production Company: Singularity Productions
Director: Charles Martin Smith
Producer: Gavin Polone
Oct 16/17 - Dec 15/17
Noelle
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Heather Meehan
Pm: Heather Meehan
Oct 23/17 - Jan 18/18
Peace
Feature
Local Production Company: Peace Pictures Canada Inc
Director: Robert Port
Producer: Rick Dugdale
Dec 03/17 - Dec 21/17
Purple Harvest
Feature
Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions
Director: Drew Goddard
Exec. Producer: Mary McLaglen
Jan 29/18 - Apr 06/18
Two/One
Feature
Local Production Company: Khai Productions
Director: Juan Cabral
Producer: Dave Valleau
Nov 15/17 - Dec 03/17
Deadly Class
TV Pilot
Local Production Company: Pica Productions (BC) Limited
Director: Lee Toland Krieger
Producer: John Lenic
Nov 15/17 - Dec 05/17
A Series Of Unfortunate Events ~ Season 2
TV Series
Local Production Company: Olaf...
- 11/30/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for August 2017, including "Dragged Across Concrete", "Freaks", "Arrow" and a whole lot more:
13 Miles
Feature
Local Production Company: Habethy Film Productions
Director: Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
Producer: Shanyn Maguire, Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
May 19/17 - Aug 20/17
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 17/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Exec. Producer(s): Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leeson
Aug 21/17 - Oct 02/17
Fatal Visit
Feature
Local Production Company: Lone House Films Ltd.
Director: Calvin Poon
Producer: Fiona Lee, Michael Parker
Jul 18/17 - Aug 11/17
Freaks
Feature
Local Production Company: Freak Productions
Director: Zach Lipovsky
Producer: Jordan Barber
Jul 31/17 - Aug 25/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Pup Start...
13 Miles
Feature
Local Production Company: Habethy Film Productions
Director: Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
Producer: Shanyn Maguire, Anthony Epp, Helena Thom
May 19/17 - Aug 20/17
Dragged Across Concrete
Feature
Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions
Director: Craig Zahler
Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier
Jul 17/17 - Sep 16/17
Eggplant Emoji
Feature
Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions
Director: Jake Szymanski
Exec. Producer(s): Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leeson
Aug 21/17 - Oct 02/17
Fatal Visit
Feature
Local Production Company: Lone House Films Ltd.
Director: Calvin Poon
Producer: Fiona Lee, Michael Parker
Jul 18/17 - Aug 11/17
Freaks
Feature
Local Production Company: Freak Productions
Director: Zach Lipovsky
Producer: Jordan Barber
Jul 31/17 - Aug 25/17
Nicole
Feature
Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions
Director: Marc Lawrence
Producer: Justis Greene
Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18
Pup Start...
- 7/28/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) Directors: David Winning & Shuki Levy Stars: Johnny Yong Bosch, Nakia Burrise, Jason David Frank With the new Power Rangers movie hitting theaters this past weekend, Awfully Good Movies is here to take you back to 1997 and the early days of the Power Rangers, as we review Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie! Though we have yet to see whether the new Power... Read More...
- 3/31/2017
- by Jesse Shade
- JoBlo.com
Houston, Texas is best known for oil and cowboys. Like most things, there is way more than meets the stereotype. My favorite Houston secret is Worldfest, a nine day international independent film festival held every April.
What is so great about it? It’s a point of pride for Houstonians because it is the oldest in the world. It was founded in August 1961 as Cinema Arts, and International Film Society. It became the international film festival it is today in April 1968. In all of this time it has been under the care of founder Hunter Todd. His goal was to create a quality film festival for independent filmmakers.
Meh, who cares how old it is. If it’s last power doesn’t impress you, here’s a short list of some of the filmmakers discovered at Worldfest:
Steven Spielberg George Lucas Ridley Scott The Coen Brothers Oliver Stone David Lynch
Pretty sweet,...
What is so great about it? It’s a point of pride for Houstonians because it is the oldest in the world. It was founded in August 1961 as Cinema Arts, and International Film Society. It became the international film festival it is today in April 1968. In all of this time it has been under the care of founder Hunter Todd. His goal was to create a quality film festival for independent filmmakers.
Meh, who cares how old it is. If it’s last power doesn’t impress you, here’s a short list of some of the filmmakers discovered at Worldfest:
Steven Spielberg George Lucas Ridley Scott The Coen Brothers Oliver Stone David Lynch
Pretty sweet,...
- 4/15/2013
- by Aeryk Pierson
- Obsessed with Film
Hollywood is — if nothing else — a land of over-stuffed bandwagons, and as studio suits begin to tire of super-sizing fairy tales, the latest micro-trend in “let’s-try-launching-this-kind-of-franchise” appears to be feature films based on the Bible.
The first, director Darren Aronofsky’s take on Noah, just recently wrapped filming in Iceland with Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly, and Anthony Hopkins. The rest of the Bible-based projects remain in some stage of development without an official greenlight, but many have A-list names hovering around them. According to Deadline, there are two possible films about Moses, with Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg...
The first, director Darren Aronofsky’s take on Noah, just recently wrapped filming in Iceland with Russell Crowe, Emma Watson, Jennifer Connelly, and Anthony Hopkins. The rest of the Bible-based projects remain in some stage of development without an official greenlight, but many have A-list names hovering around them. According to Deadline, there are two possible films about Moses, with Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg...
- 8/22/2012
- by Adam B. Vary
- EW.com - PopWatch
Director David Winning's Quebec-lensed 2007 TV movie "Black Swarm" starring Robert Englund ("A Nightmare On Elm Street") is being re-released on DVD by Anchor Bay Entertainment :
"...welcome to 'Black Stone', known as 'The Township of Good Neighbors', but now home to something more ominous: a pack of intelligent--and deadly--genetically-modified insect wasps.
"Exterminator 'Devin Hall' (Sebastien Roberts) has seen a lot when it comes to peculiar insect behavior, but nothing like the swarm of wasps that descends on a homeless man. Amassing as a black swarm, they have a single, terrifying purpose..."
Cast also includes Sebastien Robert and Sarah Allen.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Black Swarm"...
"...welcome to 'Black Stone', known as 'The Township of Good Neighbors', but now home to something more ominous: a pack of intelligent--and deadly--genetically-modified insect wasps.
"Exterminator 'Devin Hall' (Sebastien Roberts) has seen a lot when it comes to peculiar insect behavior, but nothing like the swarm of wasps that descends on a homeless man. Amassing as a black swarm, they have a single, terrifying purpose..."
Cast also includes Sebastien Robert and Sarah Allen.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Black Swarm"...
- 3/15/2012
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Todd (second from left) with the one book you should always return to the library on time.
Here at CinemaSpy we are not messing with the titular tome in the irreverent Canadian horror comedy Todd & The Book of Pure Evil. Clearly it can wield some powerful magic.
The witty, surreal and sometimes shocking show was a hit on the Canadian channel Space when the first season aired last year. Since then, it has also been impressing influential people who decide nominations for Canada’s Gemini Award. The list for 2011 were announced this week and Todd & The Book of Pure Evil hit a straight eight.
The Geminis are Canada’s equivalent of the Emmy Awards. They are determined annually by members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and other industry professionals. This year, the Gemini’s 26th, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil was named in the following categories:
Best...
Here at CinemaSpy we are not messing with the titular tome in the irreverent Canadian horror comedy Todd & The Book of Pure Evil. Clearly it can wield some powerful magic.
The witty, surreal and sometimes shocking show was a hit on the Canadian channel Space when the first season aired last year. Since then, it has also been impressing influential people who decide nominations for Canada’s Gemini Award. The list for 2011 were announced this week and Todd & The Book of Pure Evil hit a straight eight.
The Geminis are Canada’s equivalent of the Emmy Awards. They are determined annually by members of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and other industry professionals. This year, the Gemini’s 26th, Todd & The Book of Pure Evil was named in the following categories:
Best...
- 8/6/2011
- by Michael Simpson
- CinemaSpy
With the upcoming release of Warner Bros.’ The Green Lantern this Friday, I think it’s fair to say the comic book movie has become almost annoyingly ubiquitous over the past few years – not surprising given the sub-genre’s mostly sturdy record at the box-office.
Even so, it’ll probably be a long, long time before we ever see a big-budget Hollywood film depicting the exploits of a gay superhero – a fact that of course can’t stop us from thinking about it. Following from that, below I’ve put together a list of twelve queer crusaders who I’d like to see fighting the forces of evil on the big screen, along with my fantasy casting choices for each.
Obsidian (DC)
Fantasy Casting: Luke Macfarlane
Speaking of the Green Lantern, DC’s famed superhero actually has a lesser-known crime-fighting son named Todd Rice, who goes by the superhero alias Obsidian,...
Even so, it’ll probably be a long, long time before we ever see a big-budget Hollywood film depicting the exploits of a gay superhero – a fact that of course can’t stop us from thinking about it. Following from that, below I’ve put together a list of twelve queer crusaders who I’d like to see fighting the forces of evil on the big screen, along with my fantasy casting choices for each.
Obsidian (DC)
Fantasy Casting: Luke Macfarlane
Speaking of the Green Lantern, DC’s famed superhero actually has a lesser-known crime-fighting son named Todd Rice, who goes by the superhero alias Obsidian,...
- 6/16/2011
- by Chris Eggertsen
- The Backlot
*This is another in-depth review of a television series from Ed Sum.
Horror-comedy has a new name in the Canadian produced television series, "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil." When it’s mixed up early Sam Raimi style—with lots of camp and cheese—and backed up talent from the likes of show creators Craig David Wallace, Charles Picco, Anthony Leo; and fellow directors like David Winning ("Friday the 13th the TV Series," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "Blood Ties"), there’s a masterful chemistry that’s at work.
While some episodes are formulaic in its look at high school life, the thing that keeps people coming back for more is the strong cast of characters. Todd Smith (Alex House) is not your usual pretty boy, and nor are his friends. The shift is on the freaks and geeks.
It’s up to Todd, his best pal, Curtis...
Horror-comedy has a new name in the Canadian produced television series, "Todd and the Book of Pure Evil." When it’s mixed up early Sam Raimi style—with lots of camp and cheese—and backed up talent from the likes of show creators Craig David Wallace, Charles Picco, Anthony Leo; and fellow directors like David Winning ("Friday the 13th the TV Series," "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", "Blood Ties"), there’s a masterful chemistry that’s at work.
While some episodes are formulaic in its look at high school life, the thing that keeps people coming back for more is the strong cast of characters. Todd Smith (Alex House) is not your usual pretty boy, and nor are his friends. The shift is on the freaks and geeks.
It’s up to Todd, his best pal, Curtis...
- 1/7/2011
- by Remove28DaysLaterAnalysisThis@gmail.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
Okay guys, it's time to find another inspiration other than Evil Dead II.I get it. I love Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell too. But Raimi took his inspiration from other movies – the Ghost Story series, for example – and it seems none of these directors bother to do their homework. In director David Winning's case, it's the vine attack scene. The Swamp Devil in question is a serial killer who was set upon by the locals and left for dead. Now the Swamp Devil is back with new tree superpowers and he's out for revenge against former sheriff...
- 9/19/2010
- by talien
- Examiner Movies Channel
Raise you hand if you knew that a new Sinbad movie was in production. Anyone? Anyone? Good, glad to see we're all in the same boat. This probably isn't the greatest news in the world for David Winning and the players in Sinbad The Fifth Voyage though. Apple has released the trailer for the film and not only does it look like a crappy knock off of Clash of the Titans (I'm talking 1981 Clash of the Titans), but they somehow roped Patrick Stewart into the mess as Sinbad from the future. First off, I wasn't aware that Sinbad was British, but I guess you learn something new everyday. Secondly, can Bryan Singer please make a fourth X-Men movie so that Mr. Stewart can have something legitimate to do? Check out the trailer below or in HD over at Apple. function getVideo() { var so = new SWFObject("http://cdn.springboard.gorillanation.com...
- 7/30/2010
- cinemablend.com
This is one of those puzzling projects about which almost no information exists, but that I'm strangely excited about. Like many of you (probably not Dustin, since he has no soul), I've got incredibly fond memories of the old genre films featuring the effects of master stop-motion animator Ray Harryhausen, creator of Dynamation. The most memorable ones are the original, non-shitty Clash of the Titans, Jason and the Argonauts, Mighty Joe Young, and The 7th Voyage of Sinbad. That last one is probably my favorite, and it's also the reason I'm curious about Sinbad: The Fifth Voyage.
Developed by Giant Film Flicks and directed by David Winning (who has a series of SyFy movies to his name), it's also narrated by Patrick Stewart and stars Shahin Sean Solimon as the titular Sinbad. It claims to be inspired by The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, a compilation of Middle Eastern folk tales,...
Developed by Giant Film Flicks and directed by David Winning (who has a series of SyFy movies to his name), it's also narrated by Patrick Stewart and stars Shahin Sean Solimon as the titular Sinbad. It claims to be inspired by The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, a compilation of Middle Eastern folk tales,...
- 7/29/2010
- by TK
In 2003, Canada's Craig David Wallace directed a short film called Todd and the Book of Pure Evil . With co-writer Max Reid, he spun a tale of a headbanger who seeks dating advice from the devil and unleashes hell on earth to get the cheerleader he loves. Wallace is getting an opportunity to expand this short film into a television series for Canada's Space. Steve Arbuckle, who played Todd in the short, is replaced by Alex House and Frantic Films is shepherding the series. David Winning ( Stargate: Atlantis , Friday the 13th: The Series ) we're told is directing a few episodes. Shooting has begun in Winnipeg. Maggie Castle, Billy Turnbull, Melanie Leishman and Chris Leavins co-star.
- 3/25/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
The soccer ace – who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham – isn’t a fan of “crowd participation” and gets nervous when he goes to dinner with Eva Longoria Parker because she likes to get everyone involved. During an interview Us TV star George Lopez, he said: “Eva’s got this whole thing - and her husband Tony - about playing games… I get so uncomfortable with crowd participation. We were at dinner once with Tom and Katie… We sat there and everyone was like, ‘Let’s play a music game – let’s start a singing game.’ “That’s my worst nightmare. I kind of get uncomfortable with it.” David also gave George an impromptu haircut after the host asked the fashion conscious sportsman – famous for his many different cuts - for some style tips. David, 34, said: “If you want me to give you some kind of haircut -...
- 12/19/2009
- by Alice
- Gossipvita
Well, what do you do when your last two TV series flamed out, leaving you scratching your head and wondering why the public isn't getting you like they did before? If you're Kelsey Grammer, you head to Broadway. With the ABC sitcom Hank firmly in his rear-view mirror, Grammer will star on Broadway in a revival of La Cage aux Folles.
Could Kelsey be taking advice from David Hyde Pierce, his brother Niles on Frasier? Since that series ended, David's had two hit shows on the Gay White Way, Spamalot and Curtains. The latter resulted in David winning a Tony award.
I'd like to think that Grammer's taking somebody's sage advice. La Cage is a no-brainer.
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Could Kelsey be taking advice from David Hyde Pierce, his brother Niles on Frasier? Since that series ended, David's had two hit shows on the Gay White Way, Spamalot and Curtains. The latter resulted in David winning a Tony award.
I'd like to think that Grammer's taking somebody's sage advice. La Cage is a no-brainer.
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- 12/1/2009
- by Allison Waldman
- Aol TV.
Despite their dramatic potential, ecological importance and scientific interest, swamps rarely get the good press that crystal-clear lakes, misty mountains and sun-drenched beaches do. This may be partly because so much superstition has grown up around them. Swamp monsters are popular expressions of this superstition, embodying the impression that swamps are muddy, bug-infested slime pits.
Perhaps the most famous such monster in the annals of film is the comic book character Swamp Thing. This tangle of humanoid swamp vegetation first appeared in DC Comics' House of Secrets #92 (1971) and he was later revamped for his own title. In the 1980s the comic was adapted for the film Swamp Thing. The character has also appeared in that film's sequel, The Return of Swamp Thing, and animated and live-action television series.
Contemporary with the origination of Swamp Thing was the first appearance of Marvel Comic's Man-Thing. Swamp Thing and Man-Thing had similar origin...
Perhaps the most famous such monster in the annals of film is the comic book character Swamp Thing. This tangle of humanoid swamp vegetation first appeared in DC Comics' House of Secrets #92 (1971) and he was later revamped for his own title. In the 1980s the comic was adapted for the film Swamp Thing. The character has also appeared in that film's sequel, The Return of Swamp Thing, and animated and live-action television series.
Contemporary with the origination of Swamp Thing was the first appearance of Marvel Comic's Man-Thing. Swamp Thing and Man-Thing had similar origin...
- 6/10/2009
- CinemaSpy
Genius Products sent along a few exclusive new pics (see them below the cut) from Swamp Devil. The 13th in the company’s Maneater Series of nature-run-amok DVDs streets April 7.
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Bruce Dern (first photo) stars in director David Winning’s film as a backwoods dweller believed to be responsible for a gruesome murder, with Cindy Sampson (second photo, at right) as his estranged daughter who returns home and discovers the culprit is actually a humanoid vine monster. The disc (which you can pre-order here) includes no significant extras and retails for $14.95. You can see our review of Swamp Devil here,...
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Bruce Dern (first photo) stars in director David Winning’s film as a backwoods dweller believed to be responsible for a gruesome murder, with Cindy Sampson (second photo, at right) as his estranged daughter who returns home and discovers the culprit is actually a humanoid vine monster. The disc (which you can pre-order here) includes no significant extras and retails for $14.95. You can see our review of Swamp Devil here,...
- 2/16/2009
- Fangoria
• Lionsgate Home Entertainment has settled on a street date and released cover art for House, the chiller that reunites The Devil’S Rejects’ Bill Moseley, Leslie Easterbrook and Lew Temple. The company has also set a date for Sam’S Lake and announced special features for its vampire movie Bled.
House, directed by Robby Henson and based on the popular novel by Christian-lit authors Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker, arrives April 7. The DVD will present the movie, in which the Rejects trio play a bizarre family who terrorize two couples who stumble upon their remote bed and breakfast, in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; special features, if any, have yet to be announced. Sam’S Lake, Andrew Christopher Erin’s chiller about a group of vacationing friends terrorized by a murderous local legend come to life (see previous item here), arrives April 21, with a widescreen transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and no bonus material yet revealed.
House, directed by Robby Henson and based on the popular novel by Christian-lit authors Frank Peretti and Ted Dekker, arrives April 7. The DVD will present the movie, in which the Rejects trio play a bizarre family who terrorize two couples who stumble upon their remote bed and breakfast, in widescreen with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound; special features, if any, have yet to be announced. Sam’S Lake, Andrew Christopher Erin’s chiller about a group of vacationing friends terrorized by a murderous local legend come to life (see previous item here), arrives April 21, with a widescreen transfer, Dolby Digital 5.1 audio and no bonus material yet revealed.
- 2/5/2009
- Fangoria
Robert Englund stars as Dr. Eli, a quirky scientist responsible for unleashing a mutant breed of killer bees on an unsuspecting town, when Black Swarm flies onto DVD February 3, 2009 from Genius Products and Rhi Entertainment. The 12th installment in the popular "Maneater" DVD series - describd as a mix of The Birds and Piranha - also stars Sebastien Roberts, Sarah Allen, and Jayne Heitmeyer. David Winning ( Something Beneath ) directed from a script by Todd Samovitz ( Wonderland ) and Ethlie Ann Vare ( Something Beneath ). Synopsis: Exterminator Devin Hall (Roberts) has seen a lot when it comes to peculiar insect behavior, but nothing like the swarm of wasps that descends on a homeless man and kills him. The attack captures the attention of two women: Katherine...
- 12/15/2008
- shocktillyoudrop.com
Here's a highlight list of horror DVDs coming out this Tuesday, September, 9th, 2008 ... cause I'm too lazy to do a full list. So there.
Child's Play: 20th Birthday Edition (1988)
Directed by Tom Holland
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Don Mancini unleashed a two-foot killer doll on the world and made us realize just how fucking scary toys can be. Now he’s back with a sexy new DVD full of goodies like two audio commentaries (though neither with director Tom Holland), scene commentary by Chucky himself, a ton of featurettes about the making of the film and its impact on horror, and more. Check out our Child’s Play DVD review for more! Buy it here!
Pumpkinhead: Collector’s Edition (1989)
Directed by Stan Winston
Take another trip down memory lane with this new edition of the classic monster movie Pumpkinhead, the only directorial...
Child's Play: 20th Birthday Edition (1988)
Directed by Tom Holland
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Don Mancini unleashed a two-foot killer doll on the world and made us realize just how fucking scary toys can be. Now he’s back with a sexy new DVD full of goodies like two audio commentaries (though neither with director Tom Holland), scene commentary by Chucky himself, a ton of featurettes about the making of the film and its impact on horror, and more. Check out our Child’s Play DVD review for more! Buy it here!
Pumpkinhead: Collector’s Edition (1989)
Directed by Stan Winston
Take another trip down memory lane with this new edition of the classic monster movie Pumpkinhead, the only directorial...
- 9/8/2008
- by Johnny Butane
- DreadCentral.com
TORONTO -- Bruce Dern and Cindy Sampson are toplining the telefilm Swamp Devil, now filming in Montreal, Canadian producer Muse Entertainment said Wednesday.
Dern plays a small town's ex-sherrif, who must prove a swamp devil exists to escape a murder charge, while Sampson plays his estranged daughter returning home to help her father.
David Winning is directing Swamp Devil from a script penned by Ethlie Ann Vare and Gary Dauberma, while Irene Litinsky and Ric Nish share producer credits.
Michael Prupas of Muse is executive producing along with Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr., whose RHI Entertainment shingle will sell the property internationally.
The telefilm already has been sold to SuperChannel, the upstart Canadian premium pay TV channel.
Swamp Devil will shoot in Montreal until Oct. 17.
Dern plays a small town's ex-sherrif, who must prove a swamp devil exists to escape a murder charge, while Sampson plays his estranged daughter returning home to help her father.
David Winning is directing Swamp Devil from a script penned by Ethlie Ann Vare and Gary Dauberma, while Irene Litinsky and Ric Nish share producer credits.
Michael Prupas of Muse is executive producing along with Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr., whose RHI Entertainment shingle will sell the property internationally.
The telefilm already has been sold to SuperChannel, the upstart Canadian premium pay TV channel.
Swamp Devil will shoot in Montreal until Oct. 17.
- 9/20/2007
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Young and the Restless actress Lauralee Bell has been tapped to star in Past Sins, a TV movie set to air June 5 on Lifetime. Bell will portray Donna Erickson, a media-loving attorney defending a former suspected '60s radical who might or might not have been framed for murder by a big-business interest. Past Sins went into production this week. Michael D. Jacobs and Fernando Szew are executive producing, while Cheryl-Lee Fast is producing. David Winning is directing from a script by Don Nelson.
- 3/14/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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