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Despite being two very different kinds of comedies, the hit Philadelphia-set sitcoms "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" managed a pair of hilarious crossover episodes that showed the comedic flexibility of the people who made them. The extremely dark and rather adult "Always Sunny" humor somehow managed to mix brilliantly with the more sentimental and family friendly "Abbott," creating a mix that felt like nothing else on television ... almost. 

For those seeking an acerbic but surprisingly sweet sitcom series set in a school that has elements of both "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny," look no further than "A.P. Bio," created by former "Saturday Night Live" writer Mike O'Brien. "A.P. Bio" began its run on NBC before being canceled and then uncanceled and moved to Peacock, where it was unfortunately canceled a second time, ending with season 4, but it's still a satisfying watch despite its loose ends.

The “Screenlife” movie has become a bona fide subgenre here in the horror world, with films including Searching, Missing, and Unfriended paving the way for other movies that uniquely play out their stories entirely on computer screens. Timur Bekmambetov is the producer of all of the above, and he’s launched a new initiative to foster new talents in the screenlife space.

Deadline reports this week that Bekmambetov has created the Black List-style “Screenlifer” platform, which will “identify, support, and promote screenlife content from emerging filmmakers, and give it exposure to both audiences and industry professionals.”

“Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a Black List-style mark of distinction, signifying their alumni status, which Bekmambetov believes will enhance their industry credibility,” Deadline adds. “The best concepts will be published on the project’s website.”

One of the first projects that’s been given the Screenlife seal of approval...

Exclusive: L.A.-based screenlife movie pioneer Timur Bekmambetov is launching a new platform supporting projects using the format in which all the action takes place on a computer, tablet or smartphone screen.

Bannered Screenlifer, the initiative is modeled on the successful The Black List, which has helped bring some 450 unproduced screenplays to the big screen since its creation in 2005.

Russian-Kazakh director Bekmambetov, who is currently in post-production on his new movie Mercy with Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson for Amazon MGM Studios, put the screenlife format on the cinematic map with hits including Unfriended, Searching, and Missing.

His ambition for the new Screenlifer platform is to scale screenlife film production globally. The new ecosystem will identify, support, and promoting screenlife content from emerging filmmakers, and give it exposure to both audiences and industry professionals.

Projects that meet the platform’s standards will receive a The Black List-style mark of distinction,...

A new week is here, and we are getting ever closer to Thanksgiving. That means holiday movies are starting to come out and Netflix is bringing out one of its biggest of the season. But beyond that, you can also take a look at a new cartoon episode from a beloved franchise and four seasons of a comedy series that was on NBC and Peacock.

First up this week is Hot Frosty! Someone from the romance novel community had to have had a hand in this, right? And the premise is exactly what you might expect. A snowman turns into a real man, and he falls in love with a local woman, played by Lacey Chabert. But will he and their love melt once the sun comes out, or will it survive Christmas? You'll have to watch and see. This movie comes to Netflix on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed November this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Netflix’s best original shows including Cobra Kai and Outer Banks and also new brilliant shows like A Man on the Inside. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 7 new TV shows coming to Netflix in November 2024.

Outer Banks Season 4 Part 2 (November 7)

Outer Banks returns for its much anticipated final five episodes of the final season this November. Created by Josh Pate, Jonas Pate, and Shannon Burke, Part 2 of Season 4 of the teen action adventure mystery thriller drama series will see our heroes fighting to get the Blackbeard’s treasure to save their new home. Outer Banks stars Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey,...

Party Down is one of those comedy shows that very few people know about but those who know it, love it and really appreciate the recent revival. The Starz series follows the story of a group of out-of-work actors in Los Angeles who are trying to earn a living by working in a catering company and still hoping to make it big in the industry. Party Down stars Adam Scott, Ken Marino, Lizzy Caplan, Ryan Hansen, Martin Starr, Jane Lynch, and Megan Mullally. So, if you loved the group dynamics, cringe comedy, and a bit of dark humor in Party Down, here are some similar shows you could watch next.

Corporate (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Comedy Central

Corporate is a dark comedy series created by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, and Jake Weisman. The Comedy Central series follows the miserable lives of two downtrodden employees as they die a...

Howdy, Neighbor! is a screenlife thriller centered around a former child actor whose life spirals into terror when a new neighbor becomes obsessed with him. The movie features an ensemble cast of former Disney Channel stars, including Matthew Scott Montgomery, Debby Ryan, Alyson Stoner, and more. Director Allisyn Snyder reflects on her experience working on A.P. Bio and discusses the challenges and rewards of shooting a screenlife production.

One man's child acting past is back to haunt him in brutal fashion in Howdy, Neighbor!. The screenlife thriller centers on a former child actor living in Los Angeles whose life begins to spiral into terror when a new neighbor moves into his apartment complex and has a dark obsession with him.

Former Disney Channel star Matthew Scott Montgomery wrote and leads the ensemble Howdy, Neighbor! cast alongside fellow network alums Debby Ryan, Shayne Topp, Damien C. Haas, Alyson Stoner, Kevin Chamberlin,...

Screamfest Horror Film Festival today announced its first-wave lineup of competitive features and shorts for its 23rd edition.

Running October 10-19 at the Tcl Chinese Theater, Screamfest welcomes horror cinephiles to experience twisted tales and frightening films together on the big screen. Tickets will be on sale soon and can be purchased via the festival website.

Before we dig into the line-up, Bloody Disgusting is excited that Screamfest will be hosting a very special advance screening of Screambox’s upcoming 80s-inspired horror comedy Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls ahead of the film’s theatrical release. Director and star Andrew Bowser, among others, will be in attendance!

‘Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls’ – Screambox Gets Silly With 80s-Inspired Horror-Comedy!

From the press release:

Considered the “Sundance of Horror,” Screamfest is proud to showcase new work from independent filmmakers from across the globe. This past year the festival screened the following films,...

The “screenlife” format popularized by Unfriended, Searching and Host is being put to use again in the upcoming Howdy, Neighbor!, set to be directed by Allisyn Snyder (“So Random”). Variety reports that Matthew Scott Montgomery (“So Random!”), Debby Ryan (“Jessie,” “The Suite Life on Deck”), Alyson Stoner, Kevin Chamberlin (“Jessie”), […]

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A veritable army of Disney Channel stars are reuniting for a very un-Disney project.

Matthew Scott Montgomery (“So Random!”), Debby Ryan, Alyson Stoner, Kevin Chamberlin (“Jessie”), Tim Bagley, Shayne Topp (“So Random!”) and Damien Haas (“So Random!”) have all signed on to appear in an upcoming LGBTQ+ horror thriller directed by Allisyn Snyder.

Titled “Howdy, Neighbor!,” the upcoming film is written by Montgomery, and is formatted as a “screenlife” film, with all of the footage occurring on computer screens. Montgomery stars as Benjamin, a young queer millenial actor living in West Hollywood who was once a famous child actor. When a new neighbor Chase (Grant Jordan) moves across the hall and reveals himself as a fan, Benjamin begins investigating the oddly familiar man with his best friend Harley (Ryan). Aside from the former Disney Channel stars, the supporting cast also includes Sterling Sulieman, Adam Faison, Greer Grammer and Kimmy Shields.

Happy (almost) Halloween, dear readers! Now that the big day is nearly upon us, I thought I’d put together a list of some fantastic horror shorts that have come across my radar recently to help you get into a macabre mood for the spooky season. Selections for this special Halloween-themed edition of Salutes Your Shorts include Seek by Aaron Morgan, Hannah May Cumming’s Fanatic, The Door from Hetong Zhang, Mat Sullivan’s Dead Air, and Stalkers by Dongjun Kim.

I hope you enjoy these quick bites of fright—cheers and Happy Halloween!

Seek (Directed by Aaron Morgan)

Starring: Allisyn Snyder, Clare Grant, and Steve Agee

Synopsis: Heidi and Jordan have been driving all night, and the two estranged sisters aren't getting along. Amidst this tense atmosphere, they make a stop at a dilapidated roadside park, where Heidi takes a bathroom break. But inside the filthy room, a mischievous...

"You hide, I seek." This is creepyy!! A new horror short film made by filmmakers Aaron Morgan and Eric Vespe (formerly known as "Quint" from his AICN days) is now online. Seek was supposed to premiere last year at the 2020 SXSW Film Festival, eventually playing at this year's Fantastic Fest. After driving all night, two sisters come across a dilapidated roadside park. It reveals itself to be more than meets the eye when one sister stumbles upon a mischievous resident inhabiting the bathroom that wants to play a sinister game... Who's hiding out in there? The film stars Allisyn Snyder, Clare Grant, and Steve Agee; with practical effects by two-time Academy Award-nominee Arjen Tuiten, based on concept designs by Weta Workshop. And there's a poster by artist Jc Richard as well. Nothing like a good horror short to make your heart rate go up. This makes me never want to...

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A.P. Bio Season 3 Preview

A.P. Bio star Glenn Howerton wants to make one thing very clear about the show’s move from NBC to Peacock: it wasn’t canceled… or at least not canceled in the traditional sense of the term.

“This has always been misrepresented a little bit,” Howerton says. “The show did Ok on NBC but not great. And certainly not good enough for them to pick it up. But it was always my understanding that the show kind of crushed it on Hulu. Then Hulu wasn’t doing work with NBC Universal anymore. So we had this large streaming audience but nowhere to put the show. Then when Peacock decided to do Peacock Originals, they picked us up really quickly.”

Through two seasons, A.P. Bio was always indeed a streaming-friendly show. The darkly funny series follows disgraced Harvard professor...

Thanks to the magic of streaming entertainment, A.P. Bio got a second lease on life.

After spending two funny, yet ratings challenged years on NBC, the sitcom was canceled. Then Comcast announced the creation of an all-encompassing NBCUniversal streaming service called Peacock. And that colorful bird was hungry for content, leading to the renewal of A.P. Bio for a third season.

Now A.P. Bio season 3 is set to premiere its eight episodes on Peacock on Sept. 3. And what better way to celebrate A.P. Bio’s impending return than to gather together all of its characters’ disembodied heads? Don’t worry – it’s not as gruesome as it sounds. Peacock has exclusively provided Den of Geek with four colorful posters from A.P. Bio’s third season featuring the characters as pencil toppers. Let’s take a look at them below and get reacquainted with the students and faculty of...

Rest stops can be scary on unfamiliar stretches of road, and in Aaron Morgan's new horror short film Seek, two sisters unknowingly drive right into a nightmare when they pull over at a park bathroom. Ahead of its world premiere at SXSW 2020, Seek is featured in a new teaser trailer that introduces viewers to its deadly detour.

Directed by Aaron Morgan from a screenplay by Morgan and Eric Vespe, executive produced by Michaela Morgan, and produced by Paul Gandersman, Peter Hall, and Vespe, Seek stars Allisyn Snyder, Clare Grant, Steve Agee, and Sarah Anne Williams.

Seek will have its world premiere screening at SXSW on Saturday, March 14th at 9:00pm at the Alamo Lamar D. We have the short film's official synopsis, teaser trailer, and art print below, and to learn more, visit:

https://schedule.sxsw.com/2020/films/2024691

Synopsis: "Estranged sisters Heidi and Jordan have been driving all...

One day after A.P. Bio Creator-Executive Producer Mike O’Brien broke the news that the sophomore sitcom had been canceled, fans have taken to social media in an effort to bring it back.

The hashtag #SaveAPBio trended throughout the day Saturday on Twitter. Among the comments, viewers said they were “crushed” and the show “will be missed.”

“Maybe networks should let good quality shows grow for more than 2 seasons before axing it,” one person tweeted.

Another urged Netflix to pick up the series, writing: “C’mon Netflix!!!!!”

Someone else added: “Such an incredible cast and the show was just hitting its stride. There’s still so much potential!”

Written by SNL alum O’Brien, the high school comedy stars Glenn Howerton as disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar Jack Griffin. After losing out on his dream job, Griffin is forced to return to Toledo,...

There will be no third season for NBC comedy series A.P. Bio, executive produced by Seth Meyers. Creator/exec producer Mike O’Brien revealed the news on Twitter.

“I’m intensely sad to announce that AP Bio will be ending after this season,” he wrote Friday “This has been my favorite project of my life and that’s because of the amazing writers, cast and crew. As most canceled shows probably feel, I think we were just hitting our stride and everyone was still loving the work, so this is very hard. We have 4 left to air and they’re 4 of my favorites.”

A.P. Bio was among several NBC midseason bubble series whose fate was not decided before the upfronts, along with freshmen Abby’s, The Enemy Within and The Village. Neither is expected to return next season.

The high school comedy starring Glenn Howerton was relatively well-received by critics,...

“A.P. Bio” has been canceled at NBC.

Series creator Mike O’Brien shared the news with fans on Twitter, writing that “This has been the favorite project of my life.”

In the single-camera comedy, Glenn Howerton portrayed a disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar who lost out on his dream job and was forced to return to Toledo, Ohio, to work as a high school biology teacher. There, he decided to use his students for his own benefit but found himself gradually more entangled with the other staff, especially the principal (played by Patton Oswalt).

It’s time to start shutting up again. In its second season, “A.P. Bio” gives reprobate high school teacher Jack Griffin (Glenn Howerton) an even more morally bankrupt reason to be awful, and by extension, awfully funny. Having set the curriculum for gleefully selfish schemes in Season 1, the NBC comedy from former “SNL” writer Mike O’Brien updates the syllabus to broaden the scope of Jack’s pomposity and ploys in the show’s sophomore outing.

The disgraced Harvard philosophy scholar who had lost his dream job to an academic rival is now stuck teaching advanced placement biology in his hometown of Toledo. Instead of teaching his class, Jack mined their brilliance to carry out a personal vendetta in Season 1, and this year, their exploitation continues.

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“I’m going to describe how the good,...

Vulture Watch Is Jack still "teaching" at Whitlock High? Is the AP Bio TV show been cancelled or renewed for a second season on NBC? The television vulture is watching all the latest cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of AP Bio, season, two. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?   What's This TV Show About? A workplace comedy, airing on the NBC television network, AP Bio stars Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi, and Spence Moore II. After being denied tenure at Harvard, award-winning philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Howerton) ends up back...

Not counting its Will & Grace revival, the AP Bio TV show is the new first sitcom NBC has introduced during this television season. It comes from Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video, and Seth Meyers is among those who executive produce with creator Mike O'Brien, so it's met the prerequisites, but can it make the grade? Will AP Bio be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. An NBC workplace comedy, AP Bio stars Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi, and Spence Moore II. After being denied tenure at Harvard, award-winning philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Howerton) ends up back home in Toledo, Ohio. Now, he teaches Advanced Placement biology at Whitlock High. Well, that's...

It seems the Peacock Network really wants to impress the College Board. NBC has renewed its AP Bio TV show for a second season. The mid-season replacement comedy has really struggled in the ratings. Perhaps it can get some tutoring during summer vacation. An NBC workplace comedy, AP Bio stars Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi, and Spence Moore II. After being denied tenure at Harvard, award-winning philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Howerton) ends up back home in Toledo, Ohio. Now, he teaches Advanced Placement Biology at Whitlock High. Well, that’s what he’s been hired to do. Mostly though, he’s teaching his students how to do his dirty work, for him — which includes driving...

“AP Bio” has been renewed for a second season at NBC.

The comedy series follows a philosophy scholar who loses out on his dream job and goes to work as a high school Advanced Placement biology teacher, but he makes it clear he will not be teaching any biology. Realizing he has a room full of honor roll students at his disposal, he decides instead to use the kids to his own benefit. The series stars Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi and Spence Moore II.

The series is written and executive produced by Mike O’Brien. Seth Meyers, Mike Shoemaker, Andrew Singer and Lorne Michaels also serve as executive producers. “A.P. Bio” is produced by Universal Television, Broadway Video, and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions.

NBC has ordered a second season of its new midseason comedy series A.P.Bio, executive produced by Seth Meyers.

A.P. Bio was a big priority for NBC this midseason. The single-camera comedy got a major push with two special previews, including one after the Closing Ceremony of the PyeongChang Olympics. The series also got a digital promotional run ahead of its official premiere, which netted respectable sampling.

The high school comedy starring Glenn Howerton has not been a breakout. A.P. Bio is averaging a modest 1.2 rating in 18-49 and 3.7 million viewers overall in L+7 . But comedies are usually slow at the start and need time to grow. Plus, A.P. Bio has been relatively well received by critics, and it has been attracting highly educated audiences — the series indexes at a 149 among adults 18-49 with four or more years of college to rank #3 among primetime series on the Big 4 networks.

“A.P. Bio” — and two new shows — just made the grade at NBC.

The Glenn Howerton-led series has been picked up for a Season 2 by the Peacock, which is also granting series orders to a pair of comedy pilots from executive producers (and network faves) Michael Schur and Amy Poehler.

Hailing from “The Good Place” producers Schur and David Miner and led by star Natalie Morales, NBC describes “Abby’s” as a hilariously aspirational new comedy about the best bar in San Diego, home to good prices, great company and, of course, Abby. This unlicensed, makeshift bar nestled in her backyard as the opposite of everything annoying about today’s party scene. There are rules at Abby’s: no cell phones (not even to “look something up”), earning a seat at the bar takes time and losing a challenge means drinking a limey, sugary “not-beer” drink. As the oddball cast of regulars will tell you, hanging out at Abby’s is a coveted honor. But once you’re in, you’re family.

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Along with lead Morales, the cast includes Nelson Franklin, Kimia Behpoornia, Jessica Chaffin, Leonard Ouzts and Neil Flynn.

Schur and Miner are executive produce along with Josh Malmuth, who penned the script for the multi-cam (shot outside in front of a live audience). Pamela Fryman is directing and also executive producing the pilot. “Abby’s” comes from Universal Television, Fremulon and 3 Arts Entertainment.

The Poheler-produced project, “I Feel Bad,” centers around Emet (Sarayu Blue), the perfect mom, boss, wife, friend and daughter. Ok, according to the logline, she’s not perfect. In fact, she’s just figuring it out like the rest of us. Sure, she feels bad when she has a sexy dream about someone other than her husband, or when she pretends not to know her kids when they misbehave in public, or when she uses her staff to help solve personal problems. But that’s Ok, right? Nobody can have it all and do it perfectly. From executive producer Amy Poehler comes a modern comedy about being perfectly Ok with being imperfect.

Also Read: 'Good Girls' Renewed for Season 2, NBC Picks Up a Pair of Dramas to Series

Other cast members include Paul Adelstein, Aisling Bea, Zach Cherry, Johnny Pemberton and James Buckley.

Aseem Batra will write and executive produce the comedy, with Julie Anne Robinson directing and executive producing the pilot. Poehler, Dave Becky and Josh Maurer also executive produce. The series hails from Universal Television, Paper Kite Productions, CannyLads Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment.

As for newly-renewed “A.P. Bio,” its first season averaged a 1.2 rating in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and 3.7 million total viewers in live-plus-seven-days of delayed viewing data from Nielsen.

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The series stars Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi and Spence Moore II.

“A.P. Bio” is written and executive produced by Mike O’Brien. Seth Meyers, Mike Shoemaker, Andrew Singer and Lorne Michaels also serve as executive producers. The series is backed by Universal Television, Broadway Video and Sethmaker Shoemeyers Productions.

Read original story ‘AP Bio’ Renewed, Comedies Produced by Michael Schur, Amy Poehler Get Series Orders From NBC At TheWrap...

[Editor’s Note: The following article contains spoilers for “A.P. Bio” Season 1 up to, but not including, the finale.]

There’s a scene in “A.P. Bio,” NBC’s delightful freshman sitcom, that’s as pivotal to the series’ improbable success as it is easy to overlook entirely. In Episode 11, “Eight Pigs and a Rat,” Jack (Glenn Howerton) is forced into doing the one thing he’s refused to do: teach biology. With the principal and superintendent visiting his class and a student who wants him fired pressing Jack to perform, the former Harvard professor has to lead a pig dissection in front of the entire class. The problem? Jack taught philosophy in the Ivy Leagues, not bio.

At first, he brings up Heather (Allisyn Ashley Arm), who works at a butcher shop with her dad, as a student assistant to do the job for him. But when Sarika (Aparna Brielle) tries to expose Jack by asking for an explanation in “standard scientific biological terms,” he hesitates. He’s in trouble — or so it seems.

Does the first season of the AP Bio TV show on NBC make the grade? As we all know, the Nielsen ratings typically play a big role in determining whether the TV show AP Bio is cancelled or renewed for season two. Unfortunately, most of us do not live in Nielsen households. Because many viewers feel frustration when their viewing habits and opinions aren't considered, we'd like to offer you the chance to rate all of the AP Bio season one episodes below. An NBC workplace sitcom, AP Bio stars Glenn Howerton, Patton Oswalt, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, Tom Bennett, Paula Pell, Charlie McCrackin, Jacob McCarthy, Aparna Brielle, Nick Peine, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Eddie Leavy, Jacob Houston, Sari Arambulo, Tucker Albrizzi, and Spence Moore II. After being denied tenure at Harvard, award-winning philosophy scholar Jack Griffin (Howerton) ends up...

Stars: Crispin Glover, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Terry Moore, Paz de la Huerta, Michael William Hunter, Theodore Bouloukos, Sara Murphy, Gabby Tary, Rick Montgomery Jr., Charles Everett Tacker, Maria Deasy | Written and Directed by Hooroo Jackson

I like weird films, and because of this fact I tend to experience some truly strange and unique movies. Aimy in a Cage may be a step too far into the “weird” for some, but if you are a fan of the likes of A Clockwork Orange it may just push the right buttons for you.

Aimy Micry (Allisyn Ashley Arm) is a free spirited artistic girl who lives with her grandma (Terry Moore) who hates her. Seemingly out of control, her Grandmother and the rest of her family and friends use different methods to try and control Aimy, while an oncoming plague threatens to kill them all.

Aimy in a Cage is a film...

It is time for a dip into the surreal. Hooroo Jackson's fantasy and horror film Aimy in a Cage is moving towards a 2016 release date. The film involves several characters living behind strong walls as a virus rages outside. A strange surgery is performed on the inhabitants, to prevent them from acting out. As well, Aimy in a Cage stars Crispin Glover (Simon Says), Allisyn Ashley Arm, Terry Moore and Paz de la Huerta. A preview of the film's launch, through Osiris Entertainment, is hosted here. Film fans will notice a surreal element in the film's latest trailer. The clip shows characters in period costumes, acting in a bizarre fashion. Settings and costumes change in lighting and time periods. Meanwhile, the music has a carnival-like tone. The film's story takes place in an offbeat world. Here, the protagonist's mind is altered and so is the viewer's. Aimy in a Cage was funded through Bitcoin.

Cinema Retro has received the following press release:

The 2015 Portland Film Festival is Oregon’s largest film event of the year, with 80 narrative and documentary feature films and 134 short films selected out of 3500 Submissions.

This weeklong extravaganza also includes over 75 Master Classes, Two Lifetime Achievement Tributes, and an unprecedented live event featuring Several Thousand Festivalgoers As Extras in a record-setting Zombie Day Event.

Los Angeles – August 13, 2015 – Portland Film Festival announced today the feature film competition programs, opening and closing screenings, music and midnight sections, tribute presentations, northwest, and special screenings for the 2015 Portland Film Festival. The 3rd Annual festival is a weeklong event of 214 screenings of feature length and short films from around the world, red carpet world premieres, tributes to filmmaking legends, more than 50 hours of professional workshops, nightly after-parties and more.

The third annual Portland Film Festival will take place September 1 – 7th, 2015, in Portland, Oregon, at seven venues throughout the city,...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes trailers for 100 Bloody Acres and Teacher’s Day, a first look at a scene from Ditch Day Massacre, and more:

First Trailer for 100 Bloody Acres: “In 100 Bloody Acres, brothers Reg and Lindsay Morgan are struggling to keep their organic blood and bone fertilizer business in motion. Their secret “recipe” for success (using dead car crash victims in their product) was a huge boon to business, but lately supply has been gravely low. Months have passed since their last find, and an important new customer is now waiting on a delivery. When junior partner Reg (Damon Herriman of Justified) stumbles upon 3 travelers stranded on a remote country road, he cooks up a radical solution to their problem, and a way of finally gaining the respect of his bossy big...

Sometimes in life there are rules you can’t break, but everyone especially in their younger years goes through life lessons that they must experience rather than be told. Such is the case of the teenage reaper in Peter Dukes’ Dream Seekers Productions’ Little Reaper.

We’ve had the pleasure of covering Peter Dukes’ work before with the two shorts A Goblin’s Tale and The Beast. You can check out those reviews here, but you’re here for the reaping. So take out those earbuds and check out this film.

Short Film: Little Reaper

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More pictures about Peter Dukes and his films can be found on his Facebook page.

Little Reaper stars Athena Baumeister and John Paul Ouvrier, with John Michael Herndon, Katharine Stapleton, Allisyn Ashley Arm, Katy Townsend and Sorsha Morava. Danny Derakhshan is executive producer with Melissa Cottingham, Shane and...

It’s no secret that we here at Dread Central are stalwart supporters of indie filmmakers so it’s a pleasure to bring you a first look at Peter Dukes’ engaging horror-comedy short Little Reaper as well as some exclusive stills, a poster, and word on his next project.

Written, directed and produced by Dukes, the film, a project by Dream Seekers Productions, stars Athena Baumeister in the titular role as the Grim Reaper’s (actor John Paul Ouvrier) teenage daughter, who when tasked with handling her patriarch’s daily duties, comes up rather short and with some rather amusing results. Actors John Michael Herndon, Katharine Stapleton, Allisyn Ashley Arm (of Disney channel fame), Katy Townsend and Sorsha Morava round out the cast.

“Death is a common theme in my work,” said Dukes of Little Reaper, which he funded with additional financing from Little Reaper executive producer Danny Derakhshan and associate producers Melissa Cottingham,...

Indie horror/comedy flick 'Little Reaper' (formerly 'The Naughty Little Reaper') from director Peter Dukes has moved into post-production and a new teaser poster from the project has arrived. The new teaser features teen actress Athena Baumeister as 'Little Reaper', the difficult teenage daughter of the Grim Reaper (played by John Paul Ouvrier), perfectly summing up her teenage angst with a well placed bird flip. Katharine Stapleton, Sorsha Morava, Katy Townsend, John Michael and Allisyn Ashley Arm all co-star. Dukes helms under his company Dream Seekers Productions with Colin Mehigan, Shane Mehigan and Melissa S. Cottingham on board as associate producers. Head below for the new artwork provided by Amy Texter...

A massive number of stars will attend the Los Angeles Mission 75th Anniversary year End of Summer Block Party this weekend.

Celebrities and political leaders will join hundreds of other volunteers to help serve the nearly 3,000 kids and their families who will attend. Among those expected to attend are Hilary Duff (Bloodworth), Charlotte Ross (Glee), Katie Blair (Miss California USA 2011), Angie Everhart (Take Me Home Tonight), Brandon Molale (True Blood), Parris Mostellar (Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer), Ty Paintz (How to Eat Fried Worms), Lauren Storm (I Love You Beth Cooper), Savannah Jayde (Big Time Rush), Kellie Goss (Big Time Rush), Tucker Albrizi (Alvin and the Chipmunks), Allisyn Ashley Arm (Meet Dave), Paige Adkins (Cuttin’ Da Mustard), Reborn (Gospel Artist), Oren Williams (Lincoln Heights), Zachary Williams (Lincoln Heights), Justin Tinnicci (Big Love), Lauren Dair Owens (Kids Quest) and others.

The event will feature a giant street fair for children with food,...

You know what they say… The show must go on! And now it will. Disney’s Sonny with a Chance is losing 18 year old actress Demi Lovato, post rehab, because the star has decided to focus on her musical career. That story broke in April. It was followed by rumors of a new album and tour for Lovato this year. Her Disney cast mates are not out of work, however, as we learned from EW by way of DigitalSpy.

A Sonny with a Chance spin-off is now in the works called So Random!

Here’s the 411:

[So Random!] will emphasize the comedy sketch aspect of the show. The title was previously the name of a show within the show in which the cast of Sonny with a Chance put on ridiculous costumes and act out nonsensical situations.

I would not go so far as to call So Random! a variety show,...

The holiday special episode of "Sonny With a Chance" won't only see Joe Jonas performing a duet number with ex-girlfriend Demi Lovato, but also him taking part in other sketches. One in particular has been released in form of a two-minute clip, and takes a look at the middle member of the Jonas Brothers becoming a Christmas present.

In the skit, Joe is joined by three of the series regular, Demi, Doug Brochu and Allisyn Ashley Arm. Playing himself, the 21-year-old singer learns that he has been kidnapped and trapped inside a life-size gift box. Near the end of the clip, he finds himself forced to wear yodel costume and do some yodeling for Allisyn.

This sketch is a part of the show's upcoming episode, "A So Random! Holiday Special", which will air on Sunday, November 28 at 9 P.M. Est on Disney Channel. Other sketches included "The 12 Days of Sickmas...

Joe Jonas is coming to "Sonny With a Chance" as a guest star in its holiday episode, and a number of stills has uncovered a look at his cameo appearance. Several of the images capture the middle member of the Jonas Brothers sharing sweet moments with ex-girlfriend Demi Lovato as they sit behind a piano and gazing into each other eyes.

Several other stills present the 21-year-old singer in different scenes with his former flame as well as cast members, Sterling Knight, Tiffany Thornton, Brandon Mychal Smith, Doug Brochu and Allisyn Ashley Arm. Two stills in particular give away shots of standing inside a real-life size doll box.

In "A So Random! Holiday Special", the cast of "So Random!" and Chad get trapped in snow, ruining their plans for going home for Christmas vacation. From Sonny's house, the gang does a Christmas Holiday Special to pass time with Chad Dylan Cooper...

BFFs Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus each earn equally one spot at the Young Artist Awards this year under the television category. The first two are included for their roles in TV movie "Princess Protection Program" while Miley is in for her leading role on "Hannah Montana".

In terms of the number, it is Miranda Cosgrove and her show "iCarly" that earn the most. Beside the actress herself who is nominated for Best Performance in a TV Series by a Leading Actress, the whole cast are nominated for Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series. Additionally, Nathan Kress and Joey Luthman land a nod each in supporting actor and recurring categories respectively.

However, Nate Hartley adds one for "Hannah Montana" in the guest starring category. As for Gomez's "Wizards of Waverly Place", it is Jake T. Austin who gets a nod, while as for Lovato's "Sonny with a Chance...

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato are placed in competition against each other at the upcoming 31st Annual Young Artist Awards. As the Young Artist Foundation unveiled this year's nominees, it is revealed that the two Disney stars and best friends are vying for Leading or Supporting Young Actress title in a category for TV movie, mini-series or special.

Both Selena and Demi received the nomination for their performance as Carter Mason and Rosalinda respectively in "Princess Protection Program". Beside each other, they are also up against two other hopefuls, Tori Barban of "The Christmas Hope" and Patricia Raven of "Dear Harvard".

The two teen stars are not the only Disney's leading lady to get nominated for 2010 Young Artist Awards. Miley Cyrus has earned a nod for Leading Young Actress in TV series for her role on "Hannah Montana". She is listed among four other contenders that include the star of Nickelodeon's "iCarly", Miranda Cosgrove.

See footage from the World Premiere of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures' "The Princess and the Frog." Th event took place on Sunday, November 15th at Walt Disney Studios in the newly renovated, state-of-the-art Studio theater which is right in the heart of the Disney Studio lot. Attending were Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Terrence Howard, Jenifer Lewis, Keith David, Peter Barlett, Jim Cummings, Michael-Leon Wooley, directors Ron Clements and John Musker, producer Peter Del Vecho, composer Randy Newman and executive producer John Lasseter. Special guests included Shonda Rhimes, Angela Bassett, Reggie Miller, Courtney Vance (“Flash Forward”), Nicki Micheaux (“Lincoln Heights”), Erica Hubbard (“Lincoln Heights”). From Disney Channel: Debby Ryan, Ryan Newman, Allisyn Arm, Bridgit Mendler, Meaghan Martin, Anna Marie Perez de Tagle, Chelsea Staub, Brenda Song and Nicole Anderson.

Fame hunger takes over Sonny in the next episode of "Sonny with a Chance". When she finds out that she doesn't get a fan mail for starring in her new TV show "So Random!", Sonny creates her own imaginary fan named Eric.

In "You've Got Fan Mail" Sonny's creation gets her in trouble when Marshall wants to invite Eric to the set. Meanwhile, Nico and Grady intercept a package intended for Zora. The episode airs Sunday, February 22.

Demi Lovato who stars as the eponymous character, recently spoke about her co-stars. On Sterling Knight, she says "He plays the rival/heartthrob/jerk, but he's not a jerk at all. He's actually really funny." She also describes Allisyn Ashley Arm as "really cute", Doug Brochu as "really sweet and really funny" and Brandon Smith as "awesome."...

Demi Lovato is seen appearing on-stage, dressing up as a queen bee in a new sneak peek of her comedy TV series "Sonny with a Chance". Wearing bookworm glasses and a black hat, she is captured rapping some verses while her co-stars Allisyn Arm, Doug Brochu and Brandon Smith, all also sporting bee costumes, serve as her backing dancers.

In addition to the newly-revealed preview, opening credit for "Sonny with a Chance" has also been found. Starting with excited Demi receiving a phone call telling her that she wins a chance to shoot a sketch comedy in Los Angeles, it moves on showing her packing up her stuff and flying to Los Angeles. It then ends with her posing alongside other cast; Tiffany Thorton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Brandon Smith and Allisyn Arm.

"Sonny With a Chance" is set to be premiered on February 8 on Disney Channel. The mouse house's...

A music video to support Demi Lovato's new single "La La Land" has been premiered. Aired for the first time on Disney Channel on December 19 at 8 P.M. Et, it starts with a scene where the Disney star sits down for an interview.

When in-video show's host asks Demi what it is like to be a star, the video switches into a look of satire scenes presenting her "young artist's life in Hollywood" with red carpet events, luxurious rides and bodyguards staying around her. Also, it features cameo appearances from her "Sonny With a Chance" castmates, Tiffany Thorton, Allisyn Arm, Doug Brochu, Brandon Smith and Sterling Knight.

"La La Land" is a pop/rock song appearing on Demi Lovato's newly-outed debut album "Don't Forget". The John Field-produced track was co-written by herself and Jonas Brothers.

Demi Lovato's "La La Land" music video:...

A date has been set to premiere the new music video from Demi Lovato. The Disney star will have her music video for "La La Land", the second single from her debut album "Get Back", aired for the first time on Disney Channel on December 19 at 8 P.M. Et, in time for a special encore of Demi's TV movie with Jonas Brothers, "Camp Rock".

The video is about a young artist's life in Hollywood, complete with its red carpet, limos, photoshoots and her life back at home, Texas. There will be appearances by Demi's co-stars in her new TV series "Sonny with a Chance" that will air February next year. They are Tiffany Thornton, Sterling Knight, Doug Brochu, Brandon Smith and Allisyn Arm.

"La La Land" is one of the tracks which is co-written by Demi herself. On this particular single, she was assisted in the process by Jonas Brothers.

We have two clips from the "Meet Dave" DVD which sees release on November 25th! Starring Eddie Murphy , Gabrielle Union , Elizabeth Banks, Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Judah Friedlander, Scott Caan, Marc Blucas, Austyn Myers, Shawn Christian, Mike O'Malley, Jim Turner, Adam Tomei , Pat Kilbane, Smith Cho, Vince Cupone, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, Sandy Sunshine, Nick Wall, Janine Edwards , Justin Robbins, Rashida Roy , Inbal Samuel , Karen Berg, Brandon Molale, Abbey Lerman and Allisyn Arm. There's something that makes Dave stand out from everyone else in New York City. Its that hes an alien! More accurately, hes an alien ship, on a mission to Earth to save his home planet. Torn between the voices in his head a tiny alien crew led by a high-strung, miniature version of himself and the world around him, Dave struggles to appear normal.

We have two clips from the "Meet Dave" DVD which sees release on November 25th! Starring Eddie Murphy , Gabrielle Union , Elizabeth Banks, Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Judah Friedlander, Scott Caan, Marc Blucas, Austyn Myers, Shawn Christian, Mike O'Malley, Jim Turner, Adam Tomei , Pat Kilbane, Smith Cho, Vince Cupone, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, Sandy Sunshine, Nick Wall, Janine Edwards , Justin Robbins, Rashida Roy , Inbal Samuel , Karen Berg, Brandon Molale, Abbey Lerman and Allisyn Arm. There's something that makes Dave stand out from everyone else in New York City. Its that hes an alien! More accurately, hes an alien ship, on a mission to Earth to save his home planet. Torn between the voices in his head a tiny alien crew led by a high-strung, miniature version of himself and the world around him, Dave struggles to appear normal.

We have two clips from the "Meet Dave" DVD which sees release on November 25th! Starring Eddie Murphy , Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Banks, Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Judah Friedlander, Scott Caan, Marc Blucas, Austyn Myers, Shawn Christian, Mike O'Malley, Jim Turner, Adam Tomei , Pat Kilbane, Smith Cho, Vince Cupone, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, Sandy Sunshine, Nick Wall, Janine Edwards , Justin Robbins, Rashida Roy , Inbal Samuel , Karen Berg, Brandon Molale, Abbey Lerman  and Allisyn Arm. There's something that makes Dave stand out from everyone else in New York City. Its that hes an alien! More accurately, hes an alien ship, on a mission to Earth to save his home planet. Torn between the voices in his head a tiny alien crew led by a high-strung, miniature version of himself and the world around him, Dave struggles to appear normal. Shop on MovieJungle.com! Meet Dave (Ws/Ff)$21.99 vs. #29.98 Meet Dave (Blu)$32.99 vs.

We have two clips from the "Meet Dave" DVD which sees release on November 25th! Starring Eddie Murphy , Gabrielle Union , Elizabeth Banks, Ed Helms, Kevin Hart, Judah Friedlander, Scott Caan, Marc Blucas, Austyn Myers, Shawn Christian, Mike O'Malley, Jim Turner, Adam Tomei , Pat Kilbane, Smith Cho, Vince Cupone, Brian Huskey, Paul Scheer, Sandy Sunshine, Nick Wall, Janine Edwards , Justin Robbins, Rashida Roy , Inbal Samuel , Karen Berg, Brandon Molale, Abbey Lerman and Allisyn Arm. There's something that makes Dave stand out from everyone else in New York City. Its that hes an alien! More accurately, hes an alien ship, on a mission to Earth to save his home planet. Torn between the voices in his head a tiny alien crew led by a high-strung, miniature version of himself and the world around him, Dave struggles to appear normal.