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Before he was The Witcher. Before he was Superman. Henry Cavill was just another rising star in Hollywood trying to land his breakout role—and, for a while, he couldn’t catch a break. The British actor was once dubbed the “unluckiest man in Hollywood,” having narrowly missed out on playing Superman (a role he’d eventually win), Batman, and most infamously, James Bond. And in a move that sounds almost too ironic to be true, Cavill even turned down a leading role in Zack Snyder’s300—all in the hopes of becoming 007.

In an interview with British magazine Nuts, Cavill opened up about the string of close calls that plagued his early career. One of the biggest gut punches? Losing out on Bond to Daniel Craig in 2006’s Casino Royale after putting all his chips on landing the part.

“When I wasn't selected for Bond, I was very disappointed.

There was once a time when Henry Cavill was known as the unluckiest actor in Hollywood. Losing out on major roles such as Superman (a role he would eventually win in Zack Snyder’s divisive Dceu), Batman, and James Bond all within a few years of each other, Cavill even turned down a leading role in another Zack Snyder epic, rejecting the part to better prepare to potentially play 007 in 2006’s Casino Royale. A coveted role he ultimately lost to Daniel Craig.

Whether Cavill’s luck has changed all that much (he is no longer Superman following James Gunn’s Dcu reboot and the drama behind the scenes of his other major project The Witcher is well documented) is open to debate, but things may have played out differently for Cavill, who could perhaps have seen his star rise faster sooner, had he not turned down a role in Zack Snyder’s 2007 action epic,...

The film which catapulted Zack Snyder into stardom as a director just got a major streaming update for September. 300, the 2006 period piece epic starring Gerard Butler, Lena Headey, David Wenham, and Dominic West, will officially begin streaming on Netflix starting September 1. The sword and sandal film tells the story of the 300 Spartan soldiers who fought under King Leonidas (Butler) at Thermopylae against King Xerxes (Rodrigo Santoro) and his gargantuan Persian army. 300 joins several other exciting films set to premiere on Netflix at the start of the month such as 3:10 to Yuma, the western remake starring Christian Bale and Russell Crowe. In addition to Butler, Headey, Wenham, and West, 300 also stars Michael Fassbender, Tom Wisdom, and Andrew Pleavin. The film currently sits at a 61% score from critics and an 89% rating from general audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes.

A “300” TV series adaptation is in early development at Warner Bros. Television, Variety has learned from sources.

Exact plot details are still being worked out, but sources say that the show would serve as a prequel to the 2006 film. No writer or platform is currently attached to the project.

Deals are still being negotiated, but Zack Snyder, who directed and co-wrote “300,” is in talks to direct and executive produce the series. Deborah Snyder, who executive produced “300,” would also return as an executive producer under her and Zack’s Stone Quarry production banner, with Stone Quarry’s Wesley Coller also on board. Gianni Nunnari, Mark Canton, and Bernie Goldmann — all of whom were producers on the film — are likewise in talks to return.

Reps for Wbtv declined to comment.

“300” was based on the graphic novel of the same name by Frank Miller and Lynn Varley, which was...

"I am offering you a way out." Good Deed Ent. has released the first official Us trailer for an indie WWII action thriller titled Enemy Lines, a shortened version of "Behind Enemy Lines" (which was already used for the 2001 film). In the frozen, war torn landscape of occupied Poland during World War II, a crack team of allied commandos – a British squad is matched with an American officer – are sent on a deadly mission behind enemy lines to extract a Polish rocket scientist from the hands of the Nazis. Starring Ed Westwick, with John Hannah, Tom Wisdom, Corey Johnson, Ekaterina Valdimirova, and Pawel Delag as Dr. Fabian. This looks like like your standard WWII action thriller with all the usual war movie tropes, and Nazis, plus a few big tanks and shoot outs. Doesn't seem particularly unique, but still might be worth a look. Here's the official trailer (+ poster) for Anders Banke's Enemy Lines,...

Exclusive: Good Deed Entertainment has ac today that they have acquired the North American distribution rights tthe World War II drama Enemy Lines starring Ed Westwick, John Hannah, Tom Wisdom, Corey Johnson, Pawel Delag, Vladimir Epifantsev and Kirill Pletnyov. The deal came out of Afm and the film is set to open in select theaters as well as on-demand on April 24. This year also marks the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.

Anders Banke directed the film from a script written by Michael Wright. Enemy Lines marks the first English-language feature for Banke. Tom George, Andy Thompson, Nadzeya Huselnikava and Aleksandr Kushaev produced.

Inspired by true events, the film follows a 1943 British commando squad that is teamed with an American officer on a covert mission into Poland, deep behind enemy lines. Working with the resistance they cross the harsh wilderness intent on kidnapping and extracting a sought-after Polish scientist,...

Shudder will take viewers to the place that's "not as brightly lit" this Halloween season, as the 1980s anthology series Tales From the Darkside will be available to watch in its entirety on the horror streaming service beginning October 1st:

Press Release: New York, New York – September 26, 2016 – The AMC-backed streaming service, Shudder, is The entertainment destination for everything you need to watch this Halloween season. Whether you’re a hardcore horror fan or simply looking for the scariest films to celebrate this time of year, Shudder has something for everyone in its sweeping library, carefully curated by some of the top horror experts in the world.

As Halloween approaches, Shudder is expanding its database with a variety of new titles including cult favorites, blockbuster hits, and classic thrillers. Additionally, for the first time ever, Shudder will be offering horror TV series to complement its expansive film library.

Premiering October 20th...

Network: Syfy

Episodes: 21 (hour)

Seasons: Two

TV show dates: June 19, 2014 -- October 1, 2015

Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.

TV show description:      

This supernatural drama is set in the near future, some 25 years after "The Extinction War" -- when an army of lower angels, assembled by the archangel Gabriel, waged war against mankind. The archangel Michael, turning against his own kind, chose to side with humanity.

Rising out of the ashes of this long battle are newly fortified cities which protect human survivors. The city of Vega is a glistening empire that has been formed from the ruins of what was once Las Vegas. Two houses vie for control and the...

Syfy has canceled “Dominion” after two seasons, TheWrap has learned. The series, which is based on the 2011 show “Legion,” is set in a post-apocalyptic setting where lower angels battle mankind for control. Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Roxanne McGee and Anthony Head starred. “Dominion” recently wrapped up its second season. Also Read: TheWrap's TV Stars and Showrunners Exclusive Portraits (Updating Photos) “Led by Vaun Wilmott, the talented cast, producers, writers and crew of ‘Dominion’ have done a tremendous job bringing this ambitious, cinematic series to the screen over the past two seasons,” said Syfy in a statement. “We thank them,...

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "Sine Deo Nihil" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "Day of Wrath" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. LEEE777 - Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "Day of Wrath" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. LEEE777 - Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "Bewilderment of Heart" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. LEEE777 - Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "House of Sacrifice" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he's the unlikely savior of humanity. Stars: Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale,  Christopher Egan, Chris Fisher, Shivani Ghai, Rosalind Halstead and Anthony Head. LEEE777 - Based on the Legion movie, Dominion "Lay The Seed of Evil" airs tonight, 10/9c on the Syfy channel. Idw Publishing brought out a prequel comic book series called Legion: Prophets.

Last year, the Dominion TV show had the highest-viewership of any scripted series on Syfy. Will it continue to do well in its second season? Will the ratings go up or down? Cancelled or renewed for a third season? Stay tuned.

Based on the characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future, after the "Extinction War" in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show's cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Alan Dale, Anthony Head, Roxanne McKee, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Carl Beukes.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.Read More…...

Hannibal is back with a glorious new episode. Here's Laura's review of Antipasto...

This review contains spoilers.

3.1 Antipasto

Just like every other devotee to Bryan Fuller’s Hannibal, I’ve spent the 12+ months since its last episode trying to convince everyone I know to watch the show. The reasons for this are many.

First, frankly, it is, quite simply, an amazing piece of cinema. Yes, I know it’s on television, but trust me, it might as well be on the silver screen at a film festival for the level of auteuritsm on display. If you aren’t watching, you’re missing out.

Second, many people don’t watch because they are convinced that the show is nothing but an excuse to bring more violence to television. And I am not going to pretend that the show isn’t violent. The season finale last year was nothing less than...

Hannibal, Season 3, Episode 1, “Antipasto”

Written by Bryan Fuller & Steve Lightfoot

Directed by Vincenzo Natali

Airs Thursdays at 10pm (Et) on NBC

“Mizumono”, the tour-de-force finale of Hannibal season two, left fans wrecked, the two year arc of Will Graham and Hannibal Lecter’s relationship reaching its inevitable climax as Will, Abigail, Alana, and Jack lay bleeding out in Hannibal’s home while Hannibal strode off to start his life anew. Despite its title, the first two seasons of Hannibal have been Will’s story more than anyone else’s; picking up not in the aftermath of the finale’s carnage but an indeterminate amount of time later, with Hannibal, is a surprising but canny move that refocuses the series on its titular character. Free from the grounding influence of Will, Jack, and the rest of the series’ usual trappings, “Antipasto” is free to indulge in the elegance and romance of Hannibal’s world,...

Mads Mikkelsen in "Hannibal"Photo: Brooke Palmer / NBC The season three premiere of "Hannibal", titled "Antipasto" is exactly what you'd expect based on that title, an appetizer (albeit an explosive one), teasing you for the main meal of what is the venture into all new territory for the dark and murderous series. When we last left the story, Hannibal (Mads Mikkelsen) walked out his front door on a dark and rainy night, the victor (depending on how you look at it) in a bloody battle. Jack (Lawrence Fishburne) was left bleeding out in the pantry, Alana (Caroline Dhavernas) seemingly paralyzed after being pushed from Hannibal's upstairs window and a severely injured Will (Hugh Dancy) was gasping for breath, staring at the corpse of Abigail Hobbs (Kacey Rohl). And just before the season two finale came to an end we see Hannibal and Dr. Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson) aboard a plane flying to Europe.

Official photos from the season 3 premiere of Hannibal, airing Thursday, June 4 at 10pm on NBC.

"Antipasto" -- Hannibal is on the run: Having successfully escaped FBI capture, Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) is moving through the European landscape, with Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson) in tow. But Dr. Lecter's old habits and opulent tastes are still on display as he settles into a new identity and life in Florence, Italy, working at the Palazzo Capponi museum. Glimpses into the past help inform his relationship with Bedelia, a pairing not clearly defined as friend or foe. Eddie Izzard, Zachary Quinto, Tom Wisdom and Jeremy Crutchley guest star.

Recently, NBC delivered the new, official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Hannibal" episode 1 of season 3. The episode is entitled, "Antipasto," and it turns out that we're going to see some pretty interesting stuff go down as Hannibal is still on the run with Bedelia, and more. In the new, 1st episode press release: Hannibal Is On The Run - Eddie Izzard And Zachary Quinto Guest Star. Press release number 2: Having successfully escaped FBI capture, Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) is going to be moving through the European landscape with Bedelia Du Maurier (Gillian Anderson) in tow. But Dr. Lecter's old habits and opulent tastes are going to still be on display as he settles into a new identity and life in Florence, Italy, working at the Palazzo Capponi museum. Glimpses into the past, will help inform his relationship with Bedelia, a pairing not clearly defined as friend or foe. Tom Wisdom...

Syfy hasn't made an official announcement yet but Dominion star Carl Beukes says that the second season is coming this summer. Earlier today, he tweeted, "Dominion Season 2 premieres Thursday, July 9th at 10/9c on Syfy."

Based on the characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future, after the "Extinction War" in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show's cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.

The first season of nine episodes averaged a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.6 million viewers. It was renewed for a second season of 13 episodes back in September, a month after the first season finale.

What do you think? Do you like this series? Do you plan on...

With Christmas only a few days away, this week’s home entertainment releases are indeed a bit light but that doesn’t mean fans won’t have a few titles to look forward to. Several SyFy series are making their way onto Blu-ray and DVD, Lionsgate is also releasing the latest After Dark Original film, Sanatorium, and we’ve got an indie thriller and action flick from Universal to look forward to as well.

Spotlight Titles:

Continuum: Season Three (Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Blu-ray & DVD)

In Season 3 of Continuum, Kiera (Rachel Nichols) faces the immediate consequences of Alec’s (Erik Knudsen) betrayal at the end of Season 2 when he disappeared in a flash of light with the time travel device Kiera hoped might send her home. Alec’s impulsive decision sets in motion a chain of events which pushes Kiera into a shocking alliance with a former enemy. Kiera...

We’re back with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes new details on Found Footage 3D and Mania, photos from Refuge and a poster from Fetish Factory, release dates announced for Skypemare, Soulmate, and The Inside, a trailer for When Black Birds Fly and Zombie Hood, and more:

New Details on Found Footage 3D: “…the producers of upcoming horror film Found Footage 3D announced the launch of their Indiegogo campaign to obtain additional funding for post-production and marketing expenses.

Produced by Kim Henkel, co-creator of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, Found Footage 3D tells the story of a group of filmmakers who set out to make “the first 3D found-footage horror film,” but find themselves in a found-footage horror film when the evil entity from their movie escapes into their behind-the-scenes footage.

“What Scream did for slasher films,...

Syfy UK has confirmed that it will air Dominion.

The apocalyptic drama - which stars Christopher Egan and Roxanne McKee - will air on the channel later this year.

When angels fall... heaven will create hell on Earth. Take a sneaky first look at #Dominion - coming soon to Syfy UK http://t.co/jP5HiD48bU

— Syfy UK (@SyfyUK) September 29, 2014

Created by Vaun Wilmott, the series follows a post-apocalyptic world where angels live among humans.

Following a successful debut season in the Us, Syfy recently renewed the series for 13 more episodes, which are set to air in 2015.

Tom Wisdom, Luke Allen-Gale, Alan Dale and Anthony Head also feature in the cast.

The first season of Dominion was shot on location in Cape Town, South Africa.

Syfy continues to bolster its original programming with the renewal of both Dominion and Defiance. The two drama series will return with 13 episodes each – joining the recently commissioned Hunters, created by Gale Anne Hurd, and the highly anticipated television adaptation of Arthur C Clarke’s Childhood’s End.

Dominion is categorised as a ‘Us apocalyptic supernatural action’ series, and was created by Vaun Wilmott (Sons Of Anarchy) as a loose adaptation of the 2010 film Legion, written by Peter Schink and Scott Stewart. Starring Christopher Egan (Letters To Juliet), Tom Wisdom (Romeo And Juliet), Roxanne McKee (Game Of Thrones) and Anthony Stewart Head (Percy Jackson: Sea Of Monsters), the show is set in a time when God has vanished, and Archangel Gabriel is waging war on mankind. Archangel Michael allies himself with man, against Gabriel, and lives among humans in a fortified city, awaiting the arrival of a prophesied saviour. On...

The war between man and angels will continue. Syfy has renewed their Dominion TV show for a second season of 13 episodes.

Based on the characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future, after the "Extinction War" in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show's cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.

Airing on Thursday nights, the first season of nine episodes averaged a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.6 million total viewers.

What do you think? Do you like the Dominion series? Are you glad that it's been renewed for season two?

Amazon.com Widgets ...

On this new Syfy show, humans have had to fight to survive following a horrific war. Similarly, TV shows have to struggle to attract positive ratings so they can survive. Will Dominion be renewed for a second season or become a cancelled casualty instead? Stay tuned.

Based on the characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future, after the "Extinction War" in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show's cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show's likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.

9/25 update: Dominion has...

Ever since Axelle Carolyn's feature debut Soulmate hit DVD over in the UK, we've been anxiously awaiting word about a release date here in the States. Such an announcement is surely coming soon as we've just learned that Revolver Entertainment has scooped up the supernatural thriller...

... and will be releasing it sometime in the remainder of 2014. While we wait for a date with our Soulmate, check out the UK trailer and uncut opening scene below!

The film stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale), and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers) and was penned by Carolyn, who has acted in Neil Marshall’s Centurion and Doomsday.

Soulmate is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers, Centurion) presentation for production company Sterling Pictures. Executive producers on the film are Michael Riley, John Wolstenholme, and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.

Here's one more I should be adding to our massive 2014 Halloween Horror Movie Guide. Screen Daily says Revolver Entertainment has acquired Soulmate, the feature directorial debut of Axelle Carolyn.

In the film, recently widowed Audrey (Anna Walton) moves to the countryside in a bid to get her life back on track.

When she realizes the cottage she's renting is haunted, she decides to stay and strikes up an odd relationship with the ghost (Tom Wisdom).

The post Soulmate is Due to Arrive This Halloween Season appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Revolver Entertainment USA has acquired North America to Genesis Film Sales thriller Soulmate, due for a Halloween release.

British psychological thriller Soulmate stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale) and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers).

The story centres on a young widow (Walton) who retreats to an isolated cabin after a failed suicide attempt, to recuperate. Still haunted by the tragic death of her husband and struggling with her psychosis, she begins to hear strange noises.

Writer-director Axelle Carolyn’s feature debut is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers) presentation for Sterling Pictures.

Executive producers are Michael Riley, Giles Daoust, John Wolstenholme and Doug Abbott for Screen Projex, alongside Belgian co-producer Title Media.

Last month, Syfy finished airing the first (and very short) season of Dominion. How did the sci-fi series do in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or renewed for a second season or, will it be cancelled instead?

Based on characters from the Legion movie, Dominion takes place 25 years into the future. It's after the "Extinction War" in which an army of lower angels waged a war against mankind. The show's cast includes Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom, Carl Beukes, Alan Dale, Roxanne McKee, Anthony Head, Luke Allen-Gale, Shivani Ghai, and Rosalind Halstead.

In June, the series debuted to 1.96 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Compared to other current Syfy scripted series, that was a positive premiere. Viewership dropped 26% in week two but then grew slightly in week three and leveled off.

The first season ended...

So British censors have deemed the opening of Axelle Carolyn's Soulmate too nasty for public consumption. Well, here in the States we like nasty. We like it a lot. Check out the uncut opening right here.

Soulmate is currently available on DVD over in the UK with no Stateside release yet announced.

The supernatural thriller stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale), and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers) and was penned by Carolyn, who has acted in Neil Marshall’s Centurion and Doomsday.

Synopsis:

Soulmate follows a young woman who retreats to a remote cottage after a failed suicide attempt. She soon discovers the cottage is haunted by its previous owner but decides to remain, hoping to find comfort in the ghost.

The film is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers, Centurion) presentation for production company Sterling Pictures.

Take a look at the UK trailer for Soulmate, the feature debut from Axelle Carolyn. The film recently played at the Etheria Film Festival here in Los Angeles; it's now available on DVD overseas. No word yet on domestic distribution, but we'll let you know when it lands in the States.

Soulmate stars Anna Walton, Tom Wisdom, Tanya Myers and Nick Brimble.

Synopsis: Recently widowed Audrey moves to the countryside in a bid to get her life back on track. When she realizes the cottage she's renting is haunted, she decides to stay and strikes up an odd relationship with the ghost.

The post Here’s the UK Trailer for Axelle Carolyn’s Soulmate appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Here at Dread we couldn't possibly be any prouder of Axelle Carolyn, who is an alum of this very website. She makes her feature debut with the ghost story Soulmate, and on tap for you today is the UK trailer for the flick. Show your support by checking it out!

Soulmate is currently available on DVD over in the UK with no Stateside release yet announced.

The supernatural thriller stars Anna Walton (Hellboy 2), Tom Wisdom (300), Nick Brimble (A Knight’s Tale), and Emma Cleasby (Dog Soldiers) and was penned by Carolyn, who has acted in Neil Marshall’s Centurion and Doomsday.

Synopsis:

Soulmate follows a young woman who retreats to a remote cottage after a failed suicide attempt. She soon discovers the cottage is haunted by its previous owner but decides to remain, hoping to find comfort in the ghost.

The film is produced by Claire Otway and is a Neil Marshall (The Descent,...

Stars: Anna Walton, Tom Wisdom, Tanya Myers, Nick Brimble, Emma Cleasby | Written and Directed by Axelle Carolyn

[Note: This review is of the full Uncut version of Soulmate shown at last years Frightfest Halloween All-Nighter, which is not the version being released on DVD. The BBFC requested cuts to the opening suicide scene due to "imitable technique" and so director Axelle Carolyn excised the entire scene from the home entertainment release - hopefully that scene will be made available online at some point]

Actress Axelle Carolyn first turned her hand to directing with the well-received short The Last Post in 2011, she followed it up with the short The Halloween Kid, which screened as part of the International Short Film Showcase at Film4 Frightfest in August 2012. Soulmate, her feature directorial debut, stars Anna Walton (who previously worked with Carolyn on The Halloween Kid and will be a familiar face in to genre fans, having appeared in Hellboy 2 in 2008 and The Seasoning House in 2012) and sees a woman, Audrey, retreat to a remote country cottage after attempting to commit suicide due to the sudden death of her husband. But once settled in she soon discovers her safe haven is haunted by its previous owner, and this spirit has some startling links to the nearby local community, especially the strange Zellaby family.

Syfy‘s Dominion Black Blue Eyes TV Show Review. Dominion: Season 1, Episode 6: Black Blue Eyes kicks off with a hard shift in the right direction (a return to the dark). Archangel Michael (Tom Wisdom) and Alex Lannon (Christopher Egan) walk into a casino vault, but they aren’t there to [...]

Continue reading: TV Review: Dominion: Season 1, Episode 6: Black Blue Eyes [Syfy]...

Etheria Film Night is a one-night event showcase of the best new horror, science fiction, fantasy, action, and thriller films from emerging female directors, headed by the tireless trio of Heidi Honeycutt, Stacy Hammon, and Kayley Viteo.

Several fun events led up to the festival – including the "Dress My Mess" shopping extravaganza sponsored by local vintage clothing stores and a fabulous dinner for the filmmakers and festival peeps hosted by Mo Fitzgibbon.

When the big day finally arrived on Saturday, July 12, 2014, everyone was primed to check out Axelle Carolyn’s feature film debut (and the featured selection), Soulmate, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, CA.

In Gothic horror tradition, the story follows an emotionally fragile, recently widowed young woman named Audrey (Anna Walton) after she moves to the countryside to pause and reflect before getting her life back on track. When she realizes the cottage she’s renting is haunted,...

With San Diego Comic-Con just two weeks away, the panel announcements are coming in hot and heavy, and now it's Syfy's turn to share what they'll be bringing with them to the big dance.

Thursday, July 24th

Sharknado 2: The Second One - 7:15-8:15 Pm in Room 6Bcf

Get your chainsaws ready! A #Sharknado is about to hit the Big Apple. Join Sharknado 2: The Second One stars Ian Ziering (Fin Shepard), Tara Reid (April Wexler), Vivica A. Fox (Skye), Kari Wuhrer (Ellen Shepard Brody), and Judah Friedlander (Bryan) plus director Anthony C. Ferrante as they take you into the eye of the social media and pop culture storm of the century. Get exclusive details on Syfy’s global blockbuster, which will ravage nearly 90 countries this July.

Friday, July 25th

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When angels wage war on humans, you can bet...

It looks like Michael will be getting a special visitor when Syfy’s Dominion continues its freshman run this Thursday at 9/8c.

Related Dominion‘s Tom Wisdom on Michael-Gabriel ‘Crescendo,’ Alex’s Path

In the exclusive sneak peek above, it would appear that not only has Michael healed from being stabbed in the gut, but Vega’s resident archangel is once again back on his feet and fighting fit — and not a moment too soon. With his big sister Uriel stopping by for a not-so friendly chat and an archangel family meeting to attend, Michael’s going to need all...

Syfy has announced its Comic-Con 2014 line-up, which kicks off with a sneak peak of the eagerly awaited sequel Sharknado 2: The Second One, surely to be the most talked about movie of the summer. Also arriving in San Diego with new footage are original series Dominion, Helix, Defiance and Ascension.

Things kick off Thursday, July 24 as Sharknado 2: The Second One sweeps its storm of great whites into the convention center for never-before-seen footage and a cast Q&A. Things will then continue throughout the long weekend as Syfy rolls out its original series line-up on both Friday and Saturday.

Here is the schedule:

Thursday, July 24th:

Sharknado 2: The Second One

7:15Pm-8:15Pm Room 6Bcf

Get your chainsaws ready! A #Sharknado is about to hit the Big Apple. Join Sharknado 2: The Second One stars Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, Vivica A. Fox, Kari Wuhrer, Judah Friedlander and...

Get ready to jump the shark… again!

Related Sharknado 2 Exclusive Video: Watch Ian Ziering Save NYC From a Shark-tacular Subway Attack

Syfy on Wednesday released the first full-length trailer for Sharknado 2: The Second One — premiering July 31 at 9/8c — and it’s full of everything you’d expect: vicious sharks attacks, melodious shrieks from Tara Reid (my favorite arrives at the 0:38 mark) and, of course, the perfect amount of self-awareness.

“Ah, f—k it. Who are we kidding?” asks the announcer, following his attempt to hail the disastrous sequel as some sort of cinematic masterpiece.

So, dive into the just-released trailer above,...

Now that Dominion‘s Alex has set out into the big, bad world, he’s really going to need his guardian archangel, Michael. After all, you aren’t really a Chosen One if nobody’s trying to kill you.

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Tom Wisdom, who plays Michael, explains that because Gabriel is aware of Alex’s status, it’s only a matter of time before the rival angel comes after him.

How far will Michael go to protect his charge? Below, Wisdom answers that question, previews tonight’s episode (Syfy, 9/8c), and more.

Dominion Review

Syfy has a tricky base of fans, and Dominion may just be the kind of crazy that works for a lot of them. The network’s identity can seem a bit polarizing, with Haven, Helix, and Being Human fans perhaps not wanting to identify themselves as also Sharknado fans. That leaves an area open which some consider to be something like “mid-range Syfy.” Different shows fall in different places on the hokey spectrum depending on who you ask, but Dominion, based on the 2010 film Legion, is clearly trying to see just how far you can push things.

Much like the film that came before (and indeed, Sharknado), Dominion sidesteps certain requirements of cohesion, believability, and logical construction and/or characters, by having a basic premise so bonkers that it is ultimately critique immune. It’s a story about angels attacking humans because God “disappeared.” If you want characters...

Rob checks out Dominion, Syfy’s televisual follow-up to the supernatural cinematic flop Legion…

Review

This review contains spoilers.

1.1 Pilot

Backflips! Assassinations! Lens flare! The pilot episode of Dominion, the televisual follow-up to the much-maligned 2010 supernatural action film Legion, tries hard to encourage audiences into forgetting the flaws of its big-screen predecessor though occasional dollops of action and suspense. But does it work?

Well, at times. Dominion kicks off with a hugely promising double-whammy – an animated sequence retelling the events of Legion through snazzy stylized stained-glass windows, followed by a tense opening scene which sees our lead character Alex (played incredibly straight by Christopher Egan) stumbling upon a rogue pack of evil angels and hurriedly trying to escape.

This results in a pacey action sequence which combines our first glimpse of angels in flight with a speedy escape car, a big gate that won’t open and a trigger-happy gun turret into some well-executed,...

So, did everyone watch "Dominion" last night? If so, we'd love to hear what you thought. If you're already sold and looking forward to next week's Episode 1.02, "Godspeed," here are several stills, previews, and more!

The series stars Christopher Egan ("Kings"), Tom Wisdom (300), Roxanne McKee ("Game of Thrones"), Alan Dale ("Lost"), Anthony Stewart Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), and Luke Allen-Gale ("The Borgias").

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"Dominion" follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier, set against a backdrop of the ultimate celestial battle as it touches down on earth.

"Dominion" Episode 1.02 - "Godspeed" (airs 6/26/14)

Alex (Egan) rejects his new role as the Chosen One, but then a sleeper threat in Vega forces him to spring into action and protect the ones he loves. Meanwhile, Michael (Wisdom) meets with Gabriel (Carl Beukes) one last time before the war between angels and mankind reignites; and Gen.

After watching the pilot episode of Syfy’s newest original series, Dominion, I’m still not quite sure how it ever got off the ground. Now, I don’t mean to slam the show by saying that – but it’s not often that a small-scale flick like Legion, which proved a modest success at the box office back in 2010 but wasn’t really anything special in terms of plot, premise or acting, gets a follow-up, let alone in the form of an entire TV series. Was there any reason to so extensively revisit the world of Legion, in which an army of angels led by archangel Gabriel fight a war of possession against humankind? Honestly, probably not – but Dominion entertains regardless.

The show opens 25 years after the conclusion of Legion, in which the archangel Michael succeeded in protecting a newborn child, prophesied to be the Chosen One, from Gabriel’s army.

Syfy's new series Dominion opens with the assertion: "25 years ago, God left." It doesn't say to where, or what it was about 1989 that annoyed Him so much that He saw fit to finally have enough with humanity. What viewers can use to glean a little more of regarding the show's backstory is the lackluster film the series is based on: 2010's Legion, starring Paul Bettany as the archangel Michael, who has decided to side with humanity in a war against his brother Gabriel and a lower class of angels. Michael is back in Dominion, this time played by 300's Tom Wisdom, and his main objective is still to protect a "Chosen One" who will save mankind from angels (or at least, TV specials about them). Hit the jump for more about what these angels should learn from Wings of Desire. An intimate knowledge of Legion is not required to follow Dominion,...

Planning to check out "Dominion" when it premieres tonight on Syfy? Then grab your coffee and settle in for a bit as we have several new videos to share, including introductions to archangels Michael and Gabriel and a whole lot more!

The series stars Christopher Egan ("Kings"), Tom Wisdom (300), Roxanne McKee ("Game of Thrones"), Alan Dale ("Lost"), Anthony Stewart Head ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer"), and Luke Allen-Gale ("The Borgias").

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"Dominion" follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier, set against a backdrop of the ultimate celestial battle as it touches down on earth.

"Dominion" Episode 1.01 - "Pilot" (airs 6/19/14)

A soldier (Egan) learns he is the "chosen one," destined to lead humanity and end the devastating war with the angels once and for all in premiere of this supernatural drama.

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Based on characters from the theatrical film Legion (2010) and with a pilot directed by Scott Stewart (who also directed the film), the epic new Syfy fantasy series Dominion is set in the year 25 A.E. (After Extinction), in a post-apocalyptic city called Vega (formerly Las Vegas), where an army of lower angels, assembled by the archangel Gabriel (Carl Beukes), has waged a war of possession against mankind, and archangel Michael (Tom Wisdom) has turned against his own kind to side with humanity. As the war between the human race and the angels escalates, a rebellious young soldier named Alex (Chris Egan) struggles to help save the world. During this recent interview to promote this intriguing new show, executive producer/showrunner Vaun Wilmott and actor Chris Egan talked about how they got involved with Dominion, how much of the mythology from the film will carry over to the show, what this world is like,...