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A writer is convinced that one of his literary creations is trying to kill him in Alter Ego, directed by Ezio Massa. Headed to On Demand platforms next month, we have the exclusive trailer premiere and key art reveal!

"Detective Dibiasse (Eric Roberts) goes to his last crime scene at the Mansion of a wealthy, paranoid recluse named Alan Schaeffer (Dylan Walsh). He brings with him a new detective and starts explaining the strange story of Alan Schaeffer. A man who recently insisted that one of his creations was coming to kill him, but had no evidence to back up his claim. Surrounded by security that reportedly sees nothing, nobody can help Alan Schaeffer and so the police moved on. Now the Detective is back at this mansion with a horrible, brutal crime scene and no suspect in sight."

Starring Dylan Walsh, Steve Stanulis, Eric Roberts, and Deborah Twiss, Alter Ego...

Exclusive: Steve Stanulis, the former NYPD office and celebrity bodyguard whose move into film via his banner Stanulis Films has seen him make projects including 5th Borough, is eyeing expansion into the Malaysian film business.

Stanulis Films will partner with Ray Lee of local outfit Hornbill Films Sdn Bhd, whose credits include 2021 pic Zombie Infection, with a view to producing three features per year in the region. The first project under the deal is a sequel to Zombie Infection that is now in pre-production.

Further down the line, the team are analyzing the feasibility of setting up a Stanulis Production Studio with the ambition of hosting Hollywood productions in Southeast Asia as well as producing regional film and TV drama using local creative talents and crew, including Malay-language, Chinese-language and mixed-language projects that will shoot in Malaysia and neighboring countries.

The studio plan also includes a VR and online game development hub.

Exclusive: Josh Close has joined the cast of Andrea Pallaoro’s Monica.

He’ll appear in the dramatic feature alongside previously announced cast members Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), Emily Browning (American Gods) and Adriana Barraza (Babel).

Monica follows a woman of the same name (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest for the first time in 20 years to take care of her dying mother (Clarkson). The film will lead the viewer into Monica’s world and state of mind—the pain and fear, needs and desires of a woman, whose journey ultimately illuminates the human condition.

The feature exploring universal themes of abandonment, aging, rejection, acceptance and forgiveness is the second in a women’s trilogy helmed by Pallaoro. It comes on the heels of the director’s 2017 drama, Hannah, which starred Charlotte Rampling.

Pallaoro penned the script for Monica with his longtime writing partner Orlando Tirado.

Exclusive: American Gods star Emily Browning has replaced Anna Paquin on feature drama Monica, which got underway this week in Ohio.

As we revealed previously, also starring in the movie from Italian filmmaker Andrea Pallaoro are Trace Lysette (Hustlers), Oscar nominee Patricia Clarkson (Sharp Objects), and Oscar nominee Adriana Barraza (Babel). Paquin was no longer available due to scheduling conflicts.

The Exchange is handling world sales on the drama, which will chart the story of a transgender woman (Lysette) who returns home to the Midwest to care for her dying mother (Clarkson).

From an original screenplay by the director and Orlando Tirado (Hannah), the film is being produced by Christina Dow (Hannah), Eleonora Granata (Medeas), Marina Marzotto (5 Is The Perfect Number), Gina Resnick (Medeas), Christina Sibul (Thirteen) and BAFTA-winning producer Karen Tenkhoff (The Motorcycle Diaries). Executive producer is Steve Stanulis.

Stanulis told us: “We are very excited to be...

        Cast is rounding out on the gangster comedy All Mobbed Up  ahead of a planned shoot in Newburgh, New York, later this year, with action star Paul Mormando (Bound By Debt) rounding out the ensemble cast which includes Tony Sirico  (The Sopranos), Vincent Pastore (The Sopranos) Oscar nominated Golden Globe winning actress Sally kirkland (Anna).  Cast also includes  Joseph D'Onofrio (Goodfellas) Samantha Scaffidi(Terrifier),Emmie James (Sarah Q),George Andreakos (Mob Town), Paul Borghese (The Family),Maggie Wagner(working Girl)  and frequent collaborator Steve Stanulis of the top trending film on Amazon The Fifth Borough.     Mormando will play Gaspar, bodyguard to the boss.  Award winning filmmaker John A. Gallagher   wrote and is directing the $15 million movie, which is a revenge tale about the drag queen son of a murdered mob boss who...

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Film Festivals

Social network-educational site Stage 32 will offer SXSW filmmakers a showcase for their projects beginning in April.

The site made the announcement on Monday, three days after the film festival was canceled due to concerns about the coronavirus epidemic. Filmmakers and content creators accepted into SXSW 2020 are welcome to submit their pics for screening. Filmmakers will have a choice whether to screen privately to Stage 32’s community or publicly.

“As filmmakers, producers, screenwriters and actors ourselves, all of us at Stage 32 are devastated for everyone impacted by the cancellation of SXSW,” said Stage 32 CEO Richard “Rb” Botto. “Given the sad reality that the coronavirus will likely cause more festival cancellations, we want to assure that these filmmakers and their connections get the exposure their work and efforts so richly deserve.”...

Exclusive: Multiple Grammy-nominated recording artist Busta Rhymes and Entourage alum Kevin Dillon will star in Stanulis Films’ Red Money, an indie thriller which is being produced and directed by former NYPD officer-turned-filmmaker Steve Stanulis.

Set to begin filming June 2020 in New York City, the film follows Detective Brian Strictland (Dillon) and Detective Clark (Rhymes) as they track down people illegally trying to get rid of their green money after the President of the United States declares that all ‘green money’ must be submitted into the government within one year to be turned into legal ‘red money’; After the year passes, any green money will be useless and hold no value. The demands of the President and government create a non-stop intense crime spree throughout the country.

Rhymes’ acting credits include John Singleton’s Higher Learning and Shaft as well as Halloween: Resurrection and Finding Forrester. Dillon, best known for his...

In today’s film news roundup, Patrick Stewart receives an honor, Nick Pillegi is working on a “Sex and the Shield” script, “Driveways” finds a home and the DGA honors student filmmakers.

Stewart Honored

Patrick Stewart will receive this year’s distinguished artisan award at the 7th Annual Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild Awards.

The event is set for The Novo at L.A. Live on Jan. 11. The announcement was made by Julie Socash, President of Iatse Local 706.

“Sir Patrick Stewart is a legendary actor whose myriad of characters live in our hearts forever,” she said. “He is so deserving of this special recognition spotlighting his award-winning stage and screen performances, and we celebrate his great collaboration with our talented artists.”

Presenting the distinguished artisan award to Stewart will be Brent Spiner, star of “Star Trek: Picard” and “Star Trek: Next Generation”; James MacKinnon, makeup and prosthetic artist for “Star Trek: Picard”; and Michael Westmore,...

Stars: Ace Young, Erin O’Brien, Cody Calafiore, Katie Morrison, Lauren Lavera, James DeBello, Sarah Pribis, Ice-t, Eric Roberts, Vincent Pastore, Carlos Leon, Bo Dietl, Margo Urban | Written by Derek Ross Mackay | Directed by Richard Grieco, Steve Stanulis

When a films starts with a simple narrative explaining the movie or what is about to happen, with the text showing on screen, I always have a quick smile. There’s some classic horror that has started this way and I think I mostly remember it from the begining of The Blair Witch Project. Because of that my hopes are always a little higher when I see this, for some reason I forget the dozens, possibly hundreds of movies that I’ve seen with this opening that haven’t been so great. As you’ve probably guessed, Clinton Road starts this way.

Clinton Road has three fairly well known acting names that star.

Dmx is resuming his acting career, but in a role most would consider a stretch ... 'cause now he's playing Johnny Law and busting bad guys. It's called "range" in the biz.   We got this shot of Dmx on the set of the upcoming film, "Chronicle of a Serial Killer" ... and he's fully embracing the role of a cop, badge and all! It's a pretty striking image, considering X's lengthy rap sheet. The movie features Brendan...

Midnight Releasing Announces Clinton Road Theatrical An award-winning new film about a haunted road in New Jersey has been picked up for distribution by Midnight Releasing, who are targeting a summer theatrical bow. Clinton Road, directed by Steve Stanulis and Richard Grieco, stars internationally acclaimed musician and actor Ice-t (New Jack City, “Law & Order …

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Clinton Road, directed by Steve Stanulis and Richard Grieco, about a haunted road in New Jersey, has been picked up for distribution by Midnight Releasing

The film stars internationally acclaimed musician and actor Ice-t, James DeBello, Vincent Pastore, and Erin O’Brien.

In Clinton Road, scripted by Derek Ross Mackay, a widowed fire fighter seeks closure after his wife goes missing on an actual haunted road in rural New Jersey but must unlock the roads secret if he wants to get out alive. Ace Young (Bones), Katie Morrison (The Blacklist), Bo Dietl (Vinyl), and Oscar Nominee Eric Roberts also star.

Midnight Releasing have announced a 10-city theatrical (cities to be announced) and Pvod release of Clinton Road, which begins June 14th. Check out the trailer and poster below:...

In today’s film news roundup, Jason Reitman wins the John Cassavetes award, the documentary “Race Against Time” gets a release and the Ray Harryhausen Foundation is planning “Force of the Trojans.”

Film Festivals

The Denver Film Festival has selected Jason Reitman as the recipient of its 2018 John Cassavetes Award for his work as a director, producer and writer.

The award was established in collaboration with Cassavetes’ spouse Gena Rowlands in 1989 and is presented to a film artist who has made a significant contribution to the world of filmmaking and whose work reflects the spirit of the late Cassavetes.

Reitman will screen his latest film, “The Front Runner,” on Nov. 8 at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, followed by the presentation of the award. Reitman will be joined by his co-writers Matt Bai and Jay Carson for an onstage conversation about the film.

Reitman received Academy Award nominations for producing, directing...

In today’s film news roundup, George Lopez, Lana Parrilla, and Dylan Walsh get acting gigs, “The Sound of Music” is back for two nights, and post-apocalyptic thriller “What Still Remains” gets distribution.

Castings

Comedian George Lopez and Lana Parrilla have joined Bobby Soto and Shia Labeouf in David Ayer’s crime thriller “Tax Collector,” which has started shooting in Los Angeles.

Cross Creek Pictures is financing “Tax Collector,” a co-production between Cross Creek and Cedar Park Entertainment, Ayer’s production company. Ayer and Chris Long of Cedar Park are the producers. The filmmakers are keeping the logline under wraps.

Ayer’s directing credits include “End of Watch,” “Sabotage,” “Fury,” “Suicide Squad,” and “Bright.” Lopez starred in the semi-autobiographical sitcom “Lopez,” which ran on TV Land for two seasons before it was canceled last fall. Parrilla starred for six seasons as an evil queen in ABC’s “Once Upon a Time.

We got some rather interesting news as we’ve been told that Steve Stanulis (Clinton Road) will be writing and directing Hinsdale House, a supernatural horror film about making a horror film within the house itself. The film will be produced by Maurice Divirgilio and Frank Mandarino and it’s slated to begin shooting later this summer. […]

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In today’s film news roundup, Malin Akerman re-teams with Ben Stiller, Tara Reid joins ‘The 5th Boro,” and Legion M announces a third round of crowdfunding.

Castings

Malin Akerman, Kat Dennings, and Jane Seymour will star in the Thanksgiving-themed comedy “Friendsgiving,” written and directed by Nicol Paone in her directorial debut.

Akerman will play a glamorous, newly divorced actor with Dennings as her recently dumped lesbian best friend and Seymour as her gorgeous Swedish mother. Together, along with their motley crew of close friends and strange acquaintances, they host a dysfunctional and chaotic Thanksgiving dinner.

Akerman is also collaborating with Ben Stiller as one of the film’s producers. The duo starred in the 2007 comedy “The Heartbreak Kid.”

Stiller will produce under his production banner, Red Hour, alongside Nicky Weinstock and Haroon Saleem. Endeavor Content is co-financing the project with Red Hour and handling global sales.

The film will also feature Aisha Tyler,...

When Lillo Brancato Jr. was chosen to play Robert De Niro‘s son in 1993’s A Bronx Tale, he was considered one of Hollywood’s hottest young actors. With all the offers that entailed.

At the time, De Niro took the then-17-year-old under his wing and gave him some fatherly advice. “Early on in my career I spoke to Bob and Chazz about how profound changes would occur in my life,” Brancato, now 41, tells People. “They said once this movie goes out, you will have people around you who will expose you to dangerous things and you have to be careful.

Exclusive: Indie film distributor Breaking Glass Pictures is launching a TV division with two pilots in development and repping a third completed series being eyed for a feature film adaptation. The episodic pilots in the works at the Los Angeles- and Philadelphia-based outfit run by Richard Wolff and Richard Ross are The Fifth Borough, a Steve Stanulis-penned drama about an extended Staten Island crime family starring The Sopranos alum Vincent Pastore, Cathy Moriarty and…...

[[tmz:video id="0_t8cdjwge"]] Kim Kardashian's ex-bodyguard ... whose big mouth might have already cost him $30 million, is blabbling again -- this time claiming he'll gladly stop talking for the right price. As TMZ first reported, Kim and Kanye West are threatening to sue Steve Stanulis into the stone ages for breaking his confidentiality agreement. You'll recall he did a bunch of interviews claiming he was fired for chatting up Kim on the job ... which they deny. Stanulis seemed...

7:57 Am Pt -- A rep for Kim and Kanye tells us the money won't be enough ... they also want a full retraction of everything he said in the interviews. Kim and Kanye have threatened their former blabbermouth bodyguard with a $30 million lawsuit, and he's gotta drop to his knees and apologize. We've learned Kim and Kanye's lawyer has fired off a letter to Steve Stanulis ... the bodyguard who went to anyone who would listen,...

Kanye West has no issue with bodyguards talking to Kim Kardashian, and absolutely did Not fire one for doing so. Sources close to the Wests tell TMZ ... Steve Stanulis was hired by the guy in charge of their security to help out before the Met Gala. We're told it was very clear Stanulis would only be used for the day leading up to the event. That's it, just a temp deal ... we're told. There were...

Darkrooms are generally used in photography, but not here. In Britt Napier's film, a darkroom is used to "reveal secrets." The character Michelle (Kaylee DeFer) has killed three of her friends in a horrifying car accident, which leaves her visibly shaken. And now, someone wants revenge! Darkroom is currently at the American Film Market. This title will have its World Premiere at this event November 1st. This film will then, hopefully, find a release date so horror fans can uncover Michelle's secrets too. Premiere Date: November 1st (World Premiere). Director: Britt Napier. Writer: Michaelbrent Collings. Cast: Kaylee DeFer, Elisabeth Röhm, Christian Campbell, Tobias Segal, and Steve Stanulis. The film's official trailer is here: *this is the directors first feature film. The film's homepage is here: The Darkroom Official Website  |  |  Advertise Here - Contact me Michael Allen at 28Dla Subscribe to 28 Days Later:...

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New York dancer gives MTV News his professional opinion on how authentic the 'Magic Mike' trailer is.

By Jocelyn Vena

Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike"

Photo: Warner Bros

Bachelorette parties, beefy dudes and dollar bills — oh my! It must mean that the "Magic Mike" trailer dropped.

And, yes, the trailer is filled with lots of Channing Tatum goodness — read goodness as: he's shirtless, a lot — as well as cameos from fellow hunks Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer.

The trailer follows the story of Tatum's character, Magic Mike, as he tries to balance his life as a stripper with a budding romance and his dreams of designing furniture. It seems that the Steven Soderbergh-directed flick, which opens in June, will have lots of heart and lots of laughs.

Now, after watching the trailer several (hundred) times, MTV News decided to track down a real-life male stripper to rate...

New York dancer gives MTV News his professional opinion on how authentic the 'Magic Mike' trailer is.

By Jocelyn Vena

Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike"

Photo: Warner Bros

Bachelorette parties, beefy dudes and dollar bills — oh my! It must mean that the "Magic Mike" trailer dropped.

And, yes, the trailer is filled with lots of Channing Tatum goodness — read goodness as: he's shirtless, a lot — as well as cameos from fellow hunks Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer.

The trailer follows the story of Tatum's character, Magic Mike, as he tries to balance his life as a stripper with a budding romance and his dreams of designing furniture. It seems that the Steven Soderbergh-directed flick, which opens in June, will have lots of heart and lots of laughs.

Now, after watching the trailer several (hundred) times, MTV News decided to track down a real-life male stripper to rate...

New York dancer gives MTV News his professional opinion on how authentic the 'Magic Mike' trailer is.

By Jocelyn Vena

Channing Tatum in "Magic Mike"

Photo: Warner Bros

Bachelorette parties, beefy dudes and dollar bills — oh my! It must mean that the "Magic Mike" trailer dropped.

And, yes, the trailer is filled with lots of Channing Tatum goodness — read goodness as: he's shirtless, a lot — as well as cameos from fellow hunks Matthew McConaughey and Alex Pettyfer.

The trailer follows the story of Tatum's character, Magic Mike, as he tries to balance his life as a stripper with a budding romance and his dreams of designing furniture. It seems that the Steven Soderbergh-directed flick, which opens in June, will have lots of heart and lots of laughs.

Now, after watching the trailer several (hundred) times, MTV News decided to track down a real-life male stripper to rate...

Sometimes things can get a little out of hand on the set of a movie. Especially during the filming of action or fight scenes! Case in point ... "Gossip Girl" Kaylee DeFer's new horror film Darkroom!

According to Contact Music, DeFer (pictured right) and actor Steve Stanulis suffered a number of injuries after a fight scene for their new movie got out of hand.

The pair were filming Darkroom, which also stars "Law & Order"'s Elizabeth Rohm, at a bar on Staten Island, New York on Thursday night (29Jun11) in scenes which show their characters embroiled in a brawl with club bouncers.

However, the fake fight didn't run smoothly - DeFer was left with bruised ribs and Stanulis had a twisted knee. The stars carried on and re-filmed the scene before seeking medical treatment.

In the film DeFer plays Michelle, who takes a job recommended by her counselor that lands...

"Gossip Girl" star Kaylee Defer and actor Steve Stanulis suffered a number of injuries after a fight scene for their new movie got out of hand, reports Contact Music. The pair was filming upcoming horror Darkroom, which also stars "Law & Order"'s Elizabeth Rohm, at a bar on Staten Island, New York on Thursday night (June, 29, 2011) in scenes which show their characters embroiled in a brawl with club bouncers. However, the fake fight didn't run smoothly - DeFer was left with bruised ribs and Stanulis had a twisted knee, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six. The stars carried on and re-filmed the scene before seeking medical treatment.

Gossip Girl star Kaylee Defer and actor Steve Stanulis suffered a number of injuries after a fight scene for their new movie got out of hand.

The pair was filming upcoming horror Darkroom, which also stars Law & Order's Elizabeth Rohm, at a bar on Staten Island, New York on Thursday night in scenes which show their characters embroiled in a brawl with club bouncers.

However, the fake fight didn't run smoothly - DeFer was left with bruised ribs and Stanulis had a twisted knee, according to New York Post gossip column Page Six.

The stars carried on and re-filmed the scene before seeking medical treatment.

Cult indie filmmaker Lisa Hammer (Pox, The Venture Brothers) has a new feature film! The new James Merendino/Lisa Hammer feature The Invisible Life Of Thomas Lynch is screening at the Cmj Film Festival this Thursday in NYC!

The Invisible Life of Thomas Lynch is a dark comedy about a lonely smalltime hit man. Shot documentary style, the film reveals a pathetically empty and misguided man and the callousness of the film makers who just want to get the shots, unmoved by torture and murder. The contradiction between personal life and job, and the apathy of the people making the documentary reflects satirically the dispassion of the media. Directed by James Merendino (Slc Punk, Magicians) and Lisa Hammer (The Venture Brothers, Mors Syphilitica) Starring: Steve Stanulis as Thomas Lynch, James Merendino as himself, Lisa Hammer as herself, Levi Wilson as himself, Andrew Langton as Frank Ritchie, Christiane Seidel as Tina,...