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London and Rome-based sales outfit Brilliant Pictures has formed a strategic partnership with Largo.ai – the Lausanne-headquartered AI-solutions company with backing from Sylvester Stallone – to create what the companies have described as “the first ever fully AI-automated film sales, production and finance company”.

Brilliant Pictures will use Largo.ai’s technology across various touchpoints in a film’s life cycle to guide creative, casting, scheduling and budgeting decisions; form sales and distribution strategies; and forecast box office performance, based on audience trends. This data and analytics will be shared with buyers.

Nick Lyon’s Crane is a recent addition to Brilliant Pictures’ slate.

As extreme weather events increase around the world, from massive flooding in Spain to intense freezing in Texas, disaster films feel less and less fictional. While we're not quite at The Day After Tomorrow (but we're getting there), our hot reality is certainly reflected in films like 2023's On Fire, an overlooked thriller starring Fiona Dourif, Lance Henriksen, Asher Angel, and Peter Facinelli (who co-wrote and co-directed the film). With the devastating wildfires currently ravaging California, the film, which is now streaming for free, feels more prescient than ever.

On Fire depicts a California family struggling through hard times. Facinelli plays the father, a contractor whose business is falling apart. Dourif plays his very pregnant wife, Angel plays their son, and Henriksen is great as the depressed and nearly senile grandfather. When sparks from a nearby forest fire set their area ablaze, the family is forced to evacuate their somewhat...

There have been innumerable films titled some variation of Til Death Do Us Part, several of which are already streaming on Tubi. Writer Chris Rhetts differentiates his wedding-themed thriller by co-opting action movie tropes, wherein the protagonist, event planner Vanessa (Virginia Ma), is forced by the villain Terrance Bruckner (Maxwell Almono) to do his bidding or risk the lives of 32 wedding guests and employees.

Rhetts’ script wisely dispenses with any mystery pertaining to the culprit’s identity within the first few minutes. Following the murder of a groundskeeper in a standard cold open, Vanessa and her assistant Anthony (Luke Nieves) arrive on the groom’s secluded island to set up and almost immediately note that things aren’t as they should be.

As Vanessa’s best friend/client Rachel (Meghan Carrasquillo) arrives, Vanessa discovers boxes with her name on them with keepsakes that identify Rachel’s ex as the villain.

Exclusive: A feature documentary about renowned sound recordist and environmental activist Martyn Stewart is in production with a raft of seasoned industry and creative names on board. Stewart’s niece Amanda Hill is behind the film, My Uncle Martyn. It will be Stewart’s final project after doctors told him he had terminal cancer.

Hill has held various plum positions in the international TV biz having founded the BBC Earth natural history brand, and served as CMO for BBC Studios and then A&e Networks. She has assembled a heavyweight team for the doc, with Nick Lyon directing and Matt Aeberhard director of photography.

Lyon’s credits include David Attenborough’s Dynasties while Aeberhard is the protégé of Nat Geo photographer Hugo van Lawick and has worked on shows including The Crimson Wing for Disney.

Ellen Windemuth, founder of Off the Fence and now on the board of environment-focused streamer WaterBear,...

“Continental Split” is a new live-action ‘disaster’ film, directed by Nick Lyon, starring Crew Morrow, Jessica Morris, Chris Bruno, E.R. Ruiz, Canyon Prince, Alison Chace, Joe Kurak, Allison Kove, Quintin Mims and Roxanne G.C. Brooks, now streaming on Tubi:

“…when a fault line threatens to split the US, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster as the clock ticks down…”

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On Fire is a movie by Peter Facinelli and Nick Lyon that’s dedicated to the real heroes—firefighters, volunteers, and police—who bravely battle wildfires to save people around the world! It’s inspired by true stories, shining a light on the bleak reality faced by millions of families each year as they deal with the awful aftermath of these huge fires. In On Fire movie, you’ll see the massive damage caused by wildfires—acres and acres of land burned away, leaving behind nothing but destruction. Families are torn apart, and the whole community feels the pain. At the center of the story is a family of four fighting hard to survive the blazing fire. It’s a nail-biting struggle as they try to stay safe in a world consumed by flames. Will they make it out okay, or will they be swallowed up by the flames? Their...

Christian Oliver completed filming on his final movie before he died.The 'Speed Racer' actor and his two daughters - Madita, ten, and Annik, 12 - died in a plane crash in the Caribbean on Thursday (04.01.24), as their plane was flying from J. F. Mitchell Airport in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to St. Lucia, and in a tribute to the German-born star from Nick Lyon, the director shared a photo from the last day of shooting on 'Forever Hold Your Peace', which was taken just two weeks before on 20 December.Sharing a photo of himself and Nick - who also had a producer credit on the thriller - he wrote on Instagram: “This is our 5th film together. @christianoliverofficial and me produced this one, and this is our last day of filming! We talked about producing a film together for years and finally did it!

Christian Oliver looks to have completed filming his role in the movie thriller Forever Hold Your Peace before the German-born Hollywood actor died in a plane crash.

Nick Lyon, director of the indie that Oliver also had a producer credit on, could not be reached for comment by The Hollywood Reporter. But on Dec. 20, Lyon took a photo of himself and the late actor on their last day of production together that was posted on his Instagram page on Jan. 4, the day of Oliver’s tragic death.

“This is our 5th film together. @christianoliverofficial and me produced this one, and this is our last day of filming! We talked about producing a film together for years and finally did it! Thank you for being a great colleague, actor and friend @christianoliverofficial #foreverholdyourpeace,” Lyon said on the social media platform as he paid tribute to the late actor.

Oliver, 51, and his...

Tragedy strikes with a plane crash taking the lives of several victims, including actor Christian Oliver and his two children.

Per Deadline, a plane transporting Oliver and his two daughters, 12-year-old Annik and 10-year-old Madita, crashed on Thursday. Everybody on board was killed, including the 51-year-old actors and his children. Also killed in the crash was the plane's owner and pilot, Robert Sachs. The cause of the single-engine plane's crash is now under investigation.

Authorities have stated that the plane had taken off from the small Caribbean island of Becquia with plans to land nearby in St. Lucia. For reasons not yet known, the aircraft experienced an apparent issue shortly after takeoff and nose-dived directly into the ocean. Reportedly, the pilot had radioed in that he was experiencing trouble and was attempting to turn back. That marked the final communication from the plane. Fishermen and divers in the area aided...

Christian Oliver (real name Christian Klepser), who starred in films including Speed Racer and Valkyrie among others, was killed Thursday along with his two young daughters when their small plane crashed into the sea off a Caribbean island. The owner and pilot of the plane, identified as Robert Sachs, also died in the crash. Oliver was 51.

According to authorities, the single-engine plane took off Thursday afternoon from J.F. Mitchell Airport in Bequia, a tiny island and part of the Caribbean nations of St. Vincent and Grenadines and was headed to nearby St Lucia when it crashed.

Among the dead were Oliver’s daughters, Madita Klepser, 12, and Annik Klepser, 10.

“Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft experienced difficulties and nose-dived into the ocean,” the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force said in a statement provided to media outlets. “Fishermen and divers from Paget Farm went to the scene of the...

Exclusive: Aubrey Peeples (Nashville) has been tapped for a role in Ctrl Alt Del, the indie drama marking the feature directorial debut of Eastsiders‘ Kit Williamson.

She joins an ensemble led by Jason Priestley and Laurel Marsden, which also includes Elsie Fisher, Mena Suvari, Cheyenne Jackson, Angel Parker, Shiv Pai, Navia Robinson, Jack Wright and Jesse Leigh, as previously announced.

Written by Amir Ohebsion and Arash Homampour, the film follows disaffected teen Ava (Marsden) and her estranged filmmaker father Greyson (Priestley) as they try to reconnect in the aftermath of a tragic incident prompted by his latest movie. Ohebsion produced alongside Sam Okun for his Sam Okun Productions. Homampour exec produced, with Nick Lyon, Lachlan Towle, Christian Jean and Constantinos Yiallourides serving as co-producers.

Previously, Peeples has been seen in Jon M. Chu’s musical drama Jem and the Holograms, as well as the indies Locating Silver Lake with Josh Peck,...

In this exclusive clip from the survival thriller On Fire, Peter Facinelli and Fiona Dourif try to escape devastating wildfires. On Fire is inspired by true events and tells the story of an ordinary man fleeing with his family from rapidly spreading wildfires. Co-director Peter Facinelli praises the cast, particularly Asher Angel and Fiona Dourif, and applauds Lance Henriksen's commitment to his role.

This exclusive clip from On Fire teases the survival thriller starring Twilight’s Peter Facinelli and Shameless star Fiona Dourif. Titled “We Need to Go Now,” the clip offers a new look at On Fire, which follows an ordinary man living a quiet life with his family until devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside. With precious moments ticking by, their only chance at survival lies in escaping the relentless fury of mother nature. Check out our exclusive clip from On Fire below:

As well as this footage,...

Exclusive: Actor Luis Guzman has signed on to star in the feature Miles Away, which Grandave International is launching as part of its slate at the American Film Market.

Written and directed by Jackie Quinones, synopsis reads: A dreamer making ends meet as a rideshare driver is on a collision course with reality as she struggles with the hardships of poverty, bad decisions, and a mentally ill sister.

Alongside Miles Away, Grandave is launching thrillers No Way Out and Shut Eye. No Way Out tells the story of the character Matteo, played by Jeff Adler (Beautiful Boy.) He is forced to take on a double murder case after the suspect threatens his family. Attorney Brian Nelson begins to unravel the facts and learns the case isn’t what it seems. Acquired at the Miff 37 South Market, Shut Eye is a 90-minute drama where to cure their insomnia, a social outcast...

On Fire actor and co-director Peter Facinelli has recently discussed working with Lance Henriksen and believes the iconic actor is a legend.

In an interview with ComicBook, Facinelli revealed his admiration for the eighty-three-year-old actor and what Henriksen's process entailed while they were shooting the movie: "I mean, he's worked on so many (Films), and he's just such a legend."

Related: Twister Director Explains Why the Disaster Movie Can't Be Remade

Henriksen plays the Facinelli's father in On Fire. When he first encountered the veteran actor during filming, he attributed Henriksen's demeanor on set, which seemed scatterbrained and unfocused, to his age advancement. Facinelli, by his own admission, was wrong. "With Lance, it's funny because I remember meeting him, and his character is kind of...not senile, but he'll go off on tangents. He's talking about something, and suddenly, he goes off on a tangent. And so when I met him,...

Lance Henriksen praises directors Kathryn Bigelow and Stan Winston, calling Bigelow "as brave as you can get" and Winston a "great director." Henriksen mentions his long-standing collaboration with James Cameron on multiple movies. Peter Facinelli compliments Henriksen's talent and describes his character in On Fire as someone who goes off on tangents but is actually sharp-minded off-screen.

While chatting with ComicBook.com, On Fire's Lance Henriksen discussed some of the directors that he's worked with over his long-standing career in the entertainment industry and offered plenty of praise for a number of filmmakers.

Henriksen is best known for his work in sci-fi, action, and horror films like Hard Target, Aliens, Alien vs. Predator, Pumpkinhead, and The Quick and the Dead. The actor also starred in the television series, Millennium.

In his new indie film, On Fire, Henriksen played George Laughlin. The mystery thriller also stars Peter Facinelli, Fiona Dourif, Asher Angel,...

Peter Facinelli had the support of his fiancee Lily Anne Harrison while premiering his new movie On Fire.

The couple posed for some sweet photos during the special screening, which took place on Thursday night (September 29) at Ipic Theatres in Westwood, Calif.

Peter not only stars in the indie movie, he also directed the film. He was joined at the event by co-stars Ashlei Foushee and Ross McCall, as well as SAG Executive Committee Member Frances Fisher.

After the screening, guests celebrated at an after party hosted at Tao Group’s The Fleur Room. The evening, which benefited Global Empowerment Mission Maui Relief, was presented by Cineverse, with Lonestar, Cookie Cereal Candy Pop, El Cristiano and Peroni.

On Fire, which is in theaters now, tells the story of an ordinary man (Facinelli) who finds his world suddenly torn apart as devastating wildfires rip through the surrounding countryside.

Peter co-directed the movie with Nick Lyon,...

[Editor’s note: The following contains some spoilers for On Fire.]From co-director/co-writer Nick Lyon, the indie drama On Fire follows a family that suddenly finds their ordinary life threatened by an encroaching wildfire. When Dave Laughlin is forced to escape through the enflamed surrounding countryside with his pregnant wife (Fiona Dourif) and their son (Asher Angel), they must rely on the guidance of a 911 operator long enough for the fire department to get them to safety.

You don't need to live in California to know there's a plethora of deadly wildfires consuming the U.S. Take Hawaii, for example, which has been in the news these past months for the deadly flames that have completely devastated Maui and other parts. Oregon is a popular "hotspot" as well, but California comes to mind most of the time, which is probably why Peter Facinelli and Nick Lyon's new film, On Fire, takes place in the Golden State. Disaster movies have been getting produced for decades now, with some being over the top and some being more thoughtful and groundbreaking. On Fire comes off as pretty surface-level, with a formulaic plot structure, but a couple memorable supporting performances help keep the end result moving.

Heartfelt but By-the-Numbers

Taking place in a harmless California town up in the mountains called Colburn, On Fire centers on a dad in distress...

Being pregnant is difficult enough, but imagine carrying a baby while evading the clutches of a deadly wildfire. A standout character from the new disaster movie On Fire faces that exact predicament, a mom named Sarah who is eight months along, has a teenage son, husband, and disgruntled father-in-law to take care of while running from the flames that are consuming her California countryside. Fiona Dourif nails the part in the new movie starring Peter Facinelli (Twilight), who directed the movie alongside co-writer Nick Lyon. We recently caught up with Lyon and Dourif in separate interviews to learn more about their gritty new project that might just make you keep a closer eye out for natural disasters.

Tapping Into the Wildfires of Our Time

Dourif is a California native and grew up hearing about parts of the state around her getting charred by deadly wildfires. "It's a very, very present issue,...

This interview was conducted under a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement. SAG-AFTRA has approved an interim agreement for On Fire since the film is being released by Cineverse, an independent, non-amptp affiliated distributor. Under the terms, members "may work on these productions without being in violation of the strike order," per the guild.

On Fire is a harrowing survival drama, as the titular wildfires threaten the safety of the Laughlin family. But Peter Facinelli -- who stars as family patriarch Dave Laughlin and serves as co-director and producer -- believes the movie has much more to offer than nail-biting scenes of landscape burning. He spoke to Cbr about the numerous themes interwoven into what aims to be the next great disaster movie.

Facinelli, familiar to viewers of The CW's Supergirl and Showtime's medical drama Nurse Jackie, also explained how he became involved in the movie's behind-the-scenes elements and what that meant to him.

On Fire is a gripping film inspired by real events that follows the Laughlin family as they struggle to survive a devastating wildfire and find strength in their love for one another. The movie highlights the global issue of wildfires, bringing awareness to the devastation they cause to both the environment and people's lives. Directed by Nick Lyon, On Fire features an exceptional cast and explores the personal impact of natural disasters, giving a personal touch to this global problem.

On Fire follows the Laughlin family, an average American family struggling to make ends meet. When warnings of a massive forest fire put the family on alert, they attempted to hunker down and fireproof the house. However, when the fire proves too powerful, they will be forced to flee as the flames engulf the world around them. The harrowing journey will test the family, as they must find strength in...

In November 2018, the seventh deadliest wildfire in US history ripped through California and destroyed the entire town of Paradise, along with numerous other homes. A combination of wind changes and unexpected behaviour on the part of the fire meant that evacuations happened only at the last minute and many people who had thought themselves safe abruptly faced danger. Given the location of this event, it embedded itself deep in the psyche of many in he state’s filmmaking community. Five years later, Peter Facinelli and Nick Lyon’s film attempts to capture something of the experience of those directly involved.

Facinelli plays Dave, a construction company owner who lives in a comfortable woodland trailer home with his father George (Lance Henriksen), teenage son Clay (Asher Angel) and wife Sarah (Fiona Dourif), who is eight months pregnant. George is experiencing mental decline and uses it as an excuse to bully Sarah,...

On Fire is a family survival film that focuses on one family's journey through a wildfire crisis, highlighting their strength, faith, and love. The movie is based on real events and sheds light on the global issue of wildfires, urging viewers to consider prevention and support for firefighters and emergency responders. Director Peter Facinelli collaborated closely with co-director Nick Lyon, who had a vision for the film that Facinelli helped bring to life through collaborative work, strong performances from the cast, and effective post-production techniques.

On Fire follows a family living in a trailer park who must fight to survive once disaster strikes and an ever-growing danger threatens their lives. When a wildfire breaks out in a small town in California, the Laughlin family will embark on a perilous journey that requires them to dig deep and tap into strength, faith, and love to survive as tragedy descends around them.

On Fire is a survival drama film co-directed by and starring Peter Facinelli, highlighting the desperate escape of a family from a devastating wildfire. The film sheds light on the real-life struggles faced by families worldwide due to the increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, emphasizing the threat of climate change. By delving into themes of faith, hope, and new beginnings, On Fire aims to prompt viewers to reflect on preventing and mitigating tragic fire outbreaks while honoring the bravery of firefighters.

The countdown to catastrophe begins in Peter Facinelli’s latest film On Fire, a survival drama depicting a family’s desperate escape from a ravaging wildfire. Facinelli, not only a lead actor in the movie but also its co-director alongside Nick Lyon, gives a heart-stopping portrayal of a dad determined to shield his son, portrayed by Asher Angel, and expecting wife, played by Fiona Dourif, from the deadly grip of nature.

"This is no joke..." "Best thing to do is fireproof the house." But that won't work either, of course! Cineverse has revealed an official trailer for a survival thriller titled On Fire, arriving in theaters to watch at the end of September. The film initially premiered at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival earlier this year, and it's co-directed by Nick Lyon with the actor / director Peter Facinelli. This is a chilling premise because it's actually happening in real life to so many people - from Hawaii and Greece, and many many other places around the world. And yes it's due to climate change and negligence, and we need to do more. Based on real events, On Fire follows a family who lives in a trailer home in the woods when they are suddenly confronted by a wildfire. Survival becomes their main objective. With precious moments ticking by, Dave must flee with...

Exclusive: TikTok star Jack Wright and Jesse Leigh (Rutherford Falls) are set to make their feature film acting debuts in the indie drama Ctrl Alt Del, marking the feature directorial debut of Eastsiders‘ Kit Williamson. The pair joins an ensemble that also includes Jason Priestley, Laurel Marsden, Elsie Fisher, Mena Suvari, Cheyenne Jackson, Angel Parker, Shiv Pai and Navia Robinson, as previously announced.

Ctrl Alt Del follows disaffected teen Ava (Marsden) and her estranged filmmaker father Greyson (Priestley) as they try to reconnect in the aftermath of a tragic incident prompted by his latest movie. Wright will play Jesse, the high school athlete and heartthrob who is Cameron’s (Pai) best friend. Jesse has a crush on Ava and the feeling is mutual. Leigh portrays Lin, a 16-year-old student who identifies as trans and bears the brunt of bullying at school.

Amir Ohebsion and Arash Homampour wrote the script, and...

Exclusive: Cineverse (formerly Cinedigm) has picked up North American rights to the survival drama On Fire, co-directed by and starring Peter Facinelli (The Vanished), which is inspired by the true and harrowing events that transpired during one of Northern California’s most catastrophic wildfires.

The film helmed by Facinelli and Nick Lyon (Bullet), from the latter’s script written with Ron Peer (Goodbye Love), is slated for release in theaters this fall, on the heels of its premiere at at the 2023 Mammoth Film Festival.

Also starring Asher Angel (Shazam! Fury of the Gods), Fiona Dourif (The Blacklist), Golden Globe nominee Lance Henriksen (Aliens), Ashlei Foushee (Ballers) and Glenn Morshower (24), On Fire tells the story of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Dave Laughlin (Facinelli) has spent his life working to be a great husband, father and son. Living in a remote area of NorCal, he finds his world suddenly...

Exclusive: Cheyenne Jackson (American Horror Story), Angel Parker (The Recruit), Shiv Pai (Uncut Gems) and Navia Robinson (Gotham Knights) have closed deals to join Ctrl Alt Del, the indie drama that will also star Jason Priestley, Laurel Marsden, Elsie Fisher and Mena Suvari, as previously announced.

The debut feature from Kit Williamson (Eastsiders) follows disaffected teen Ava (Marsden) and her estranged filmmaker father Greyson (Priestley) as they try to reconnect in the aftermath of a tragic incident prompted by his latest movie. Pic explores timely questions about the responsibility of media in our society, and how what we consume profoundly affects us and the people around us.

Robinson will play Makayla, the daughter of Greyson’s agent, who befriends Ava for clout, with Parker as Makayla’s agent mother Jordyn, who is delighted when the publicity from a tragic incident involving her client’s controversial movie makes it a box office smash.

Exclusive: Laurel Marsden (The Pope’s Exorcist), Elsie Fisher (My Best Friend’s Exorcism) and Mena Suvari (The Dresden Sun) are set to star alongside Jason Priestley in Ctrl Alt Del, the indie drama marking Eastsiders creator Kit Williamson’s feature directorial debut.

Written by Amir Ohebsion and Arash Homampour, Ctrl Alt Del follows disaffected teen Ava (Marsden) and her estranged filmmaker father Greyson (Priestley) as they try to reconnect in the aftermath of a tragic incident prompted by his latest movie. The film explores timely questions about the responsibility of media in our society, and how what we consume profoundly affects us and the people around us.

Fisher will play Farah, who becomes Ava’s sole support at a pivotal time in her emotional growth. Suvari plays Greyson’s ex and Ava’s mother, Zoe, a self-help guru and bestselling author juggling motherhood with her book tour and all that...

Exclusive: Jason Priestley has signed on to star in Ctrl Alt Del, an indie drama marking the feature directorial debut of Eastsiders creator Kit Williamson.

The film written by Amir Ohebsion and Arash Homampour, which starts production in L.A. mid-May, is billed as an emotionally charged, character-driven drama following disaffected teen Ava and her estranged filmmaker father Greyson (Priestley) as they try to reconnect in the aftermath of a tragic incident prompted by his latest movie. The film explores timely questions about the responsibility of media in our society, and how what we consume profoundly affects us and the people around us.

Sam Okun is producing through his Sam Okun Productions banner, alongside Ohebsion. Homampour is exec producing, with Nick Lyon, Lachlan Towle, Christian Jean and Constantinos Yiallourides serving as co-producers.

Said Okun in a statement to Deadline, “I was so moved when I first read this gem of a script,...

Adventure comedy received a summer release in Thailand.

UK sales outfit Sc Films International has snapped up English-language remake rights to Thai monster film Leio: The Terrible Giant and will introduce the project to buyers at Busan’s Acfm.

The company has acquired the remake rights from Thailand’s Neramitnung Film and will be speaking with potential producing partners at the Asian Contents and Film Market later this week as well as the American Film Market (AFM) in November.

The adventure comedy follows a once-famous singer who returns to his hometown to take part in a water field drilling contest,...

Stars: Keesha Sharp, AnnaLynne McCord, Derek Yates, Jamie Bamber, Lydia Hearst, Joseph Gatt | Written by Jacob Cooney, Jason White | Directed by Nick Lyon

After Swim and War of the Worlds: Annihilation, Tubi and The Asylum have teamed up again, this time for Titanic 666. This time they’re sending the Titanic III, (Titanic II was a 2010 film from The Asylum), on its maiden voyage, which includes a stop directly over the wreck of the original, a movie the ship’s owners had to know was tempting fate.

Titanic 666 actually opens with a brief segment showing the sinking of the original Titanic and spoofing James Cameron’s epic before settling into the main story. Captain Celeste Rhoades, and her crew set sail with a ship full of the rich and famous which includes superstar influencers Mia Stone and her husband Jackson.

Professor Hal Cochran and some of his collection of relics from...

Peter Facinelli, Angela Sarafyan, Idara Victor, Tanaya Beatty and Grant Roberts have joined the cast of Adam VillaSeñor’s “Yesteryear.” They round out an ensemble that also includes the previously announced Q’orianka Kicher, Wes Studi and Nick Cassavetes.

The film follows Alma Deswood, a young Indigineous woman (Kilcher) who psychologically unravels in quarantine. With the world feeling as though it’s caving in around her, Alma fights for her mental and physical health amidst Covid-19, the Black Lives Matter movement and other life-altering events.

Facinelli will play Reid, Alma’s smooth talking boss with whom she had a one night stand that she regrets. Sarafyan portrays Sienna, a young mother and one of Alma’s best friends. Victor will play Lily, an outspoken aspiring writer and poet who is never afraid to speak her mind. Beatty plays Alma’s bohemian stoner sister, Anaya, who is trying to reconnect their...

Exclusive: AnnaLynne McCord (Power Book III: Raising Kanan), Keesha Sharp (Power Book II: Ghost), Lydia Hearst (Z Nation) and Jamie Bamber (Battlestar Galactica) have joined the cast of Tubi’s thriller Titanic 666. They join Joseph Gatt, Derek Yates, Michael J. Chen, Jhey Castles, Kendall Chappell and Giovannie Espiritu. The film is directed by Nick Lyon and written by Jacob Cooney and Jason White.

Here’s the film’s official log line: “One hundred and ten years after its namesake’s fateful journey, the Titanic III’s maiden voyage will land at the original site of the wreck. Although a faithful replica of the original, this mammoth cruise ship is built with the most advanced technology, ensuring that it has no chance of sinking. But when the Titanic III arrives at the tragic site, strange events begin to occur, as dark forces from the deep rise to the surface, terrorizing all...

Exclusive: Peter Facinelli (Nurse Jackie) has been joined in action feature On Fire by Fiona Dourif (Tenet), Asher Angel (Shazam!) and Lance Henriksen (Aliens).

We can unveil a first look at the movie, which is three weeks into shoot in Austin, Texas.

As we revealed last month, the film follows a family who get caught up in the wildfires of Northern California. As the inferno suddenly spreads, survival becomes their main objective.

Nick Lyon directs and co-writes alongside Ron Peer. Producers are Beth Bruce, Rob Witte, Joe Fernandez, Matthew Joynes and Suzanne Weinert. Sc Films is handling world sales and intend to begin talks with buyers when a promo is ready for EFM next year.

Actress Dourif stated: “It’s an important story to tell. Fires are ravaging the west coast, yet I have somehow never seen this film before”.

Asher Angel commented: “I was on the edge of my...

Exclusive: Peter Facinelli has signed on to star in On Fire, a survival drama from director Nick Lyon, Lone Star Storytellers and Media Group LLC.

The film centers on a family man, his pregnant wife and son who live in a trailer home in the woods of Northern California and are suddenly confronted by a wildfire. When it reaches the family’s home, survival becomes the main objective.

Facinelli will play Dave Laughlin, a humble man who is a great husband, father, and son, and must do everything he can to protect his family.

Lyon and Ron Peer wrote the film, which is being produced by Obake Sakka, with Simon Crowe, Suzanne Weinert, Matthew Joynes, and Beth Bruce on board as executive producers.

It’s currently in production in Austin, TX and will be distributed by Sc Films.

Facinelli will next be seen in 13 Minutes, a...

Stars: Stacey Oristano, Rib Hillis, Ed Amatrudo, Bruce Thomas, Tyler Perez, Morgan Lindholm, Evan Sloan, Mike Capozzi, Jason Cabell, Soufiane El Khalidy, Josh Crotty, Cassidy Schiltz, Chris Ashworth, Autumn Federici | Written by Blaine Chiappetta, Rafael Jordan, Ari Novak | Directed by Nick Lyon

When massive volcanic storms begin to spew from the Earth, geophysicist Kate Ferris tries to convince the Department of Defense that this is no natural phenomenon. They re the result of a seismic super weapon known as the Hell Storm device; and now that it’s been activated, the shock-waves it sends out will destroy major cities across the globe, killing millions. When her claims fall on deaf ears, Kate teams up with her daughter and estranged husband at the San Andreas fault line to find a way to counteract the destruction. As Kate and her family navigate the fault, they find themselves directly at the epicenter of the largest shock wave yet.

The BBC’s Natural History Unit to lead a mass walk-out.

UK broadcasting union Bectu and producers from the BBC’s Natural History Unit are among those supporting screen industries involvement in a global ’climate strike’ today (September 20).

While Bectu stopped short of endorsing strike action, it offered its endorsement of the #FilmStrikeForClimate campaign, which aims to gather members of the screen industries to show support for the climate change movement.

A Bectu statement said: “We will be using the September climate week of action to highlight our support for tougher action on carbon emissions and to create a low-carbon society.

The BBC’s Natural History Unit to lead a mass walk-out.

UK broadcasting union Bectu and the BBC’s Natural History Unit are among the organisations supporting screen industries involvement in a global ’climate strike’ today (September 20).

While Bectu stopped short of endorsing strike action, it offered its endorsement of the #FilmStrikeForClimate campaign, which aims to gather members of the screen industries to show support for the climate change movement.

A Bectu statement said: “We will be using the September climate week of action to highlight our support for tougher action on carbon emissions and to create a low-carbon society.

There are few battles better known than the invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. The courage on display that day helped turned the tide against the Axis powers.

On screens and streaming today, the Cinedigm release honors those who risked everything in the name of freedom.

Our friends at CInedigm want to celebrate the release by giving away a one-sheet signed by Chuck Liddell, Weston Cage Coppola and Jesse Kove, and the actual movie via free iTunes Digital code.

We have two sets to giveaway. All you need to do is tell us why you consider this battle so significant and any personal connection you or your family had with the event. Submit your responses no later than 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, September 18. Open only to North American readers and the judgment of ComicMix‘s judges will be final

D-day, starring Chuck Liddell (Former Ufc Champion & Hall of Famer, Kick-Ass 2, Altitude...

D-Day is coming. From director Nick Lyon comes a new war drama starring Mma legends Randy Couture and Chuck Liddell along with Karate Kid and Cobra Kai icon Martin Kove. Today, we have an exclusive look at the movie before it hits this Friday on September 13th.

Some people called it a suicide, but for the Rangers of the 2nd Battalion, that's another word for mission. When an elite group of American soldiers are ordered to take out a series of German machine gun nests, they find themselves blindly venturing into hostile territory. Outnumbered and outgunned they must risk life and limb as they cross treacherous terrain, never knowing where the enemy might be hiding.

From D-Day, our exclusive clip features second-generation movie stars Weston Cage Coppola and Jesse Kove, as they deliver an action packed look at the day that went down in infamy on June 6, 1944. Also featured in...

Thursday is D-Day, the 75th anniversary of the day when Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, France, to fight the Nazis in World War II. To commemorate the memory of those lost there, Cinedigm is releasing a feature film with a handful of actors who know a thing or two about fighting.

“D-Day” stars Mma fighters Chuck Liddell and Randy Couture (Couture is also a former U.S. Army Sergeant) alongside Weston Cage Coppola (Nicolas Cage’s son) and Jesse Kove in their action-heavy take on the Battle of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944.

“These beaches are vital to winning this war. Thousands of lives depend on it,” Liddell says in the trailer.

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Cinedigm acquired the North American distribution rights to the film and is planning a theatrical, on-demand and digital release on Sept. 13.

Written by Geoff Meed and directed by Nick Lyon,...

Just getting to one of the locations of BBC America wildlife documentary series “Dynasties” — presented by David Attenborough and following the lives of endangered animals — requires an 11-hour flight from London to Johannesburg, a two-hour connection to Harare, Zimbabwe, an hourlong chartered Cessna 206 trip to Mana Pools National Park airstrip and an hour’s drive to the banks of the Zambezi River.

Imagine the logistics of making the trek with 50 bags of gear.

Difficulties abound. Authorities will “go through every single piece of equipment, every battery you have, to match serial numbers,” says Nick Lyon, director of the series’ “Painted Wolf” episode. He adds that producers need to be aware of certain restrictions, including the prohibition of camera equipment of American military origin.

Lyon and executive producer Mike Gunton were not allowed to bring in the latest HD thermal cameras, which they were going to use for night shoots. Instead,...

Tagline: “The End is Near.” Director Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead, 2016) has set his date with destruction. Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster releases this week, through Video-on-demand. The film involves a Doomsday device and seismic shifts. Stars in the film include: Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), and Ed Amatrudo. Partially produced by Autumn Federici, this title was developed by MarVista. A preview of the film's launch, this week, is hosted here. The official synopsis mentions volcanic storms. They are developing below. And, geophysicist Kate Ferris (Oristano) must warn others, of the impending horror. But, no one wants to listen as the Earth begins to shake. Director Lyon has something to say about the complexities of shooting a disaster film. He says of his experience: "working on a disaster genre film is always one of the toughest things...

Nick Lyon's (Isle of the Dead) Shockwave has set a date for destruction! The disaster feature will be available on Digital and HD on August 29th. The action thriller deals with a doomsday device, which is accidentally released, leaving the world in peril.

MarVista have released a series of new stills for the film. The images show actor Rib Hillis as Rob and Stacey Oristano as Kate. Their lives are endangered once the Earth’s crust begins to open up. Other stills show actor Tyler Perez as Jake, escaping a cataclysm. Meanwhile, a government body does their best to prepare for [Continued ...]...

With Sharknado 5 making a splash on TV screens across the globe these past few weeks, what better time to visit the world of The Asylum? With a myriad of films under their belt, from their beginnings as king of the mockbuster to their foray into original film making, it’s no secret we’re big fans of these bastions of the direct to DVD market and have reviewed a Lot of their output! With that in mind, here’s my pick of the Top 5 (because it’s Sharknado Five… geddit?!?) movies from The Asylum in – shock, horror – order of preference…

5) Avengers Grimm

An off-the-wall mix of Grimm Fairy tale characters and superhero team-up movies which, frankly, should have been obvious given the title, Avengers Grimm’s plot is relatively simple: when Rumpelstiltskin uses the Magic Mirror to escapes to the modern world taking Snow White with him and destroying the mirror in the process,...

Tagline: “The End is Near.” A new disaster film is coming to town. Titled Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster, MarVista Entertainment will release this title, later in 2017. The film, from director Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead), stars: Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and Rigan Machado. A trailer has been released for Shockwave, earlier this year (found below). Now, the film's official movie poster is hosted here. The story, for Shockwave, begins with tremors. The Hellstorm device is causing earthquakes, across the world. Millions have been killed. Now, two scientists must team up, to bring this Defense Department program to an end! A distribution deal is still in the works. Shockwave: Countdown to Disaster will likely see theatres later this year, followed by a home entertainment release. A more specific launch date will be announced soon.

MarVista Entertainment has premiered a poster and trailer for their new apocalyptic thriller, Shockwave! Produced by Autumn Federici (Circle) and Jason Cabell (Ex-Navy Seal), the film is set to debut this Fall (2017).

Also, starring Rib Hillis (Haunting of the Innocent), Stacey Oristano (“Sons of the Devil”), Bruce Thomas (Army of Darkness), Ed Amatrudo and a special appearance from Rigan Machado (Assassin X), Shockwave will tear the world apart, from below.

Shockwave is directed by Nick Lyon (Isle of the Dead).

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Missed Nick Lyon’s Isle of the Dead on Syfy? Continue reading for encore airing details. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: Kickstarter info for Northbound and a CarousHELL trailer and poster.

Isle of the Dead Encore Airing Details: Press Release: “Los Angeles, CA (Tsg) August 26, 2016. From the producers of “Sharknado” and “Z Nation” comes a new zombie thriller directed by Nick Lyon, “Isle of the Dead,” with an encore presentation August 31st on Syfy. The film stars D.C. Douglas (Resident Evil), Maryse Ouellet Mizanin (WWE Diva) and Joey Lawrence (Melissa & Joey).

The story centers on an elite Strike Team that is dropped into the middle of a quarantined island military station infested with zombies. As they fight their way to the old lab facility, they realize that the Colonel in charge of the research station (D.C. Douglas) is still alive and still experimenting – the zombies are his creations, and...

March 8th has a bunch of home entertainment offerings for all you horror and sci-fi fans out there, including all three of the Species sequels from the fine folks at Scream Factory. The Tribe is also making its way to Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday and for those of you who may have missed it in theaters, Victor Frankenstein arrives on both formats as well.

Other notable home entertainment titles for March 8th include They Came From the Ether, You’re Killing Me, Terminus, Bunni, Escape from the Insane Asylum and The Devil Knows His Own.

Species II (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

Having just returned from a mission to Mars, Commander Ross (Justin Lazard) isn’t exactly himself. He’s slowly becoming a terrifying alien entity with a one-track mind – to procreate with human women!

When countless women suffer gruesome deaths while bearing half-alien offspring, scientist Laura Baker (Marg Helgenberger) and...