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‘Song Sung Blue’ Writer/Director Recalls Neil Diamond’s Reaction To Film: “He Cried”
With the holiday release of Song Sung Blue, writer/director Craig Brewer had already received the ultimate glowing review. Based on the Greg Kohs documentary of the same name about...
‘Silent Night, Deadly Night’ Writer/Director Has “Lightly Pitched” A Sequel: “They’re Totally Into It”
After reviving a holiday slasher cult classic franchise this year, Mike P. Nelson is already looking ahead to next Christmas. The Silent Night, Deadly Night writer/director recently said that...
‘The Family Stone’ Writer/Director Penning Sequel Following Diane Keaton’s Death
After 20 years, The Family Stone is due for a big holiday reunion as the cast and crew mourn the death of onscreen matriarch Diane Keaton. Thomas Bezucha, who...
Jaime King Producing Indie Film ‘Neon Candy’ From Writer-Director Courtney Paige, Whose Perlino Pictures Lines Up Slate
EXCLUSIVE: Jaime King (My Bloody Valentine) and Brandon Menchen (The Vanished) are producing indie feature Neon Candy, which is aiming to begin photography in California this fall. Actress-turned-filmmaker Courtney Paige is writer-director-producer...
‘Black Phone 2’ Writer/Director Says Sequel Has “More Intensity & More Gore” Than Original: “A Different Tone”
Returning to the scene of the crime four years later, Black Phone 2‘s co-writer and director has upped the stakes for the sequel. Scott Derrickson, who created the Blumhouse...
‘Toxic Avenger’ Writer/Director Macon Blair Hopes To Bring Back OG Characters & Cast Melanie Lynskey As Villain In Potential Sequel
With the original Toxic Avenger creator’s blessing, Macon Blair has brought the cult franchise back from its noxious cinematic dumping grounds. The writer and director of the reboot told...
‘Banr’ Writer-Director Erica Xia-Hou Talks Maintaining Love During The Diagnosis Of Alzheimer’s Disease
The Canadian Chinese co-production Banr, written, directed and starring Eric Xia-Hou, made its world premiere at the 2025 Slamdance Film Festival in its new home of Los Angeles, where...
Emile Hirsch Set For Supernatural Thriller ‘The Condemnation’ From Writer-Director Catherine Pirotta — EFM
Emile Hirsch is set to star in supernatural thriller The Condemnation from writer-director Catherine Pirotta. Luminosity Pictures is launching sales on the title, which will begin production in April, at the...