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Laura Adkin’s debut feature Re: Uniting tells a resonant tale of reliving college days through the lens of adulthood. The film stars Michelle Harrison, David Lewis, and Carmen Moore as six friends reunited twenty-five years after graduating. They come together on the idyllic shores of Bowen Island for laughs, bonding, and confronting how life has unfolded.

Adkin handles this reunion with thoughtful direction. She crafts complex characters instead of simple stereotypes, showing us people as they are—diverse experiences woven into lively interactions. Through conversation and subtle looks, we learn just enough about each to understand their present. Backstory exposition is wisely avoided, keeping focus on intimate moments between realistically portrayed individuals.

This emphasis on nuanced performances allows meaningful themes to emerge naturally. We observe enduring friendship resisting time’s effects. Lives devoted to family or career take shape, revealing joy and sorrow. Most powerfully, characters acknowledge life’s...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Jesse L. Martin returns to the big screen in Re: Uniting with an incredible ballad he wrote and sang himself, showcasing his singer-songwriter talent. The heartwarming movie follows six friends reuniting for their 25-year college reunion, reevaluating their lives amidst life-altering news. Catch Re: Uniting at select Look Dine-In Cinemas starting May 31, featuring cast Q&a sessions for an interactive movie experience.

Jesse L. Martin has had a great run on television, going from 9 seasons of The Flash to a new hit show in The Irrational. Now, he's finally bringing those chops back to the big screen in Re: Uniting, which will have a limited theatrical release across the U.S. beginning on May 31. While the actor is best known for his kindhearted cop roles not to mention nearly 200 episodes of Law & Order he is also an incredible Broadway talent, having...

Premiering May 31, Re: Uniting follows college friends reuniting on Bowen Island, revealing heavy admissions and unexpected paths. Director Laura Adkin interweaves multiple storylines inspired by The Big Chill, striving to balance levity and depth. Actor and EP Jesse L. Martin's involvement adds depth, bringing a pivotal song and contributing to the bond among the cast.

Premiering in theaters on Friday, May 31, Re: Uniting follows six friends from college (including The Flash's Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison) who meet on Bowen Island for their 25-year reunion. What is meant to be a picturesque getaway quickly turns into a trip full of heavy admissions, as the characters slowly begin to unravel. Despite their college plans and chosen lifestyles, it becomes clear that the future didn't pan out exactly like they'd imagined.

Laura Adkin serves as the director of Re: Uniting and is excited to share her film with the...

“Re: Uniting” is a new college reunion ‘dramedy’, written and directed by Laura Adkin, starring Jesse L Martin, Michelle Harrison, Roger Cross, David James Lewis, Carmen Moore and Bronwen Smith, available June 4, 2024 on digital and cable on demand:

“…when ‘Rachel’ receives life-changing news, she secretly grapples with her mortality while playing host to her friends who have grown up and gone their separate ways since college.

“‘Carrie’, a mother of 3, ‘Natalie’, a workaholic neurosurgeon, former football star turned sportscaster ‘Collin’ and playboy man-child ‘Danny’ join Rachel and her husband at their picturesque home on the beautiful and secluded Bowen Island.

“As soon as they are all together it’s like no time has passed; they laugh, drink and dance the night away. Rachel’s nostalgia is echoed by the group as they realize how much time has gone by, and how much they have all changed. As secrets are revealed,...

Exclusive: Re: Uniting, a feature debut from Laura Adkin which reteams The Flash stars Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison, is set to world premiere at the Austin Film Festival this coming weekend, and we’ve got a first-look clip, check it out above.

The story sees six best friends from college reconnect for their 25-year reunion and also stars Roger Cross (War For the Planet of the Apes), David James Lewis (Child’s Play), Carmen Moore (Nancy Drew) and Bronwen Smith (Firefly Lane). Select cast will be in attendance in Austin.

When Rachel (Harrison), receives life-changing news, she secretly grapples with her mortality while playing host to her friends who have grown up and gone their separate ways since college. Carrie, a mother of three, Natalie, a workaholic neurosurgeon, former football star turned sportscaster Collin, and playboy man-child Danny join Rachel and her husband Michael (Martin) at their picturesque...

Exclusive: Vancouver-based Flat Head Films has set The Flash stars Jesse L. Martin and Michelle Harrison for actor-writer-director Laura Adkin’s (It’s A Disaster) debut feature film Re: Uniting.

The film follows six best friends from college, now in their 40s, who reconnect for their 25 year reunion weekend. As secrets are revealed, one will force them all to reevaluate their lives.

Also starring will be Bronwen Smith (Firefly Lane), Roger Cross (Coroner), Carmen Moore (Vikingsand David Lewis (Child’s Play).

Producing is Krista Rand (Grand Unified Theory) and Stirling Bancroft (Monkey Beach) is the DoP. The film has begun production on Bowen Island, BC, 30-minutes outside of Vancouver.

Adkins has previously directed shorts including The Goodnight Kiss which won Best Short Film at the Edmonton International Film Festival.

Martin is best known for starring roles in The Flash, Law And Order and for originating the role of Tom Collins in...

On the heels of Telefilm Canada’s pledge on November 11 that half of its projects will be directed or written by women in a move to close the industry gender gap by 2020, the Whistler Film Festival (Nov 30 — Dec 4) was proud to present an unprecedented number of female focused films, talent, events and awards throughout its 2016 programs.

The festival featured a record 31 (36%) films all directed by women (including 15 feature films out of 50 and 16 short films out of 36). Wff also has 38 (58%) female filmmakers out of the 66 Canadian artists confirmed to date participating in 11 talent programs — including 22 directors, 6 producers, 3 screenwriters, 2 actors, and 5 musicians/bands in the Music Showcase. Add this to the talent confirmed to attend the festival in support of their films and projects, including award winning director and screenwriter Deepa Mehta (An Anatomy Of Violence), director Ingrid Veninger (Hockey Night), director Kirsten Carthew (The Sun At Midnight) and director Martine Blue...

Take another look @ footage from the futuristic cop TV series "Almost Human" and the episode titled "Arrythmia", airing December 16, 2013:

"...'Detective John Kennex' and android cop 'Dorian' respond to a suspicious death at a hospital where - before having a fatal cardiac arrest - a man claimed someone was trying to kill him...

"...and inexplicably knew his exact time of death. 

"As the investigation unfolds, a black market for vital organs is uncovered in which bio-mechanical hearts can be resold and remotely 'shut off'. 

"As the team fights to find the pulse of this 2048 tech-centric crime, Dorian reconnects with a decommissioned android..."

Guest cast includes Anthony Konechny, Darren E. Scott, Garfield Wilson, Jonathan Holmes, Patrick Sabongui, BC Lee, Benjamin Rogers, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Erica Carroll, Laura Adkin, Kara McKnight, Sharmaine Yeoh, Fred Keating, Sheila Tyson, Hugo Steele, Alyson Bath, Diana Ha, Yoshie Bancroft, Yasmin Abidi, James O'Sullivan, Jennifer Juniper-Angeli, Leana Yu,...

Sneak Peek new footage from the futuristic cop TV series "Almost Human" and the episode titled "Arrythmia", airing December 16, 2013:

"...'Detective John Kennex' and android cop 'Dorian' respond to a suspicious death at a hospital where - before having a fatal cardiac arrest - a man claimed someone was trying to kill him...

"...and inexplicably knew his exact time of death. 

"As the investigation unfolds, a black market for vital organs is uncovered in which bio-mechanical hearts can be resold and remotely 'shut off'. 

"As the team fights to find the pulse of this 2048 tech-centric crime, Dorian reconnects with a decommissioned android..."

Guest cast includes Anthony Konechny, Darren E. Scott, Garfield Wilson, Jonathan Holmes, Patrick Sabongui, BC Lee, Benjamin Rogers, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Erica Carroll, Laura Adkin, Kara McKnight, Sharmaine Yeoh, Fred Keating, Sheila Tyson, Hugo Steele, Alyson Bath, Diana Ha, Yoshie Bancroft, Yasmin Abidi, James O'Sullivan, Jennifer Juniper-Angeli, Leana Yu,...

Sneak Peek new images and synopsis from the futuristic cop TV series "Almost Human" and the episode "Arrythmia", airing December 16, 2013:

"...'Detective John Kennex' and android cop 'Dorian' respond to a suspicious death at a hospital where - before having a fatal cardiac arrest - a man claimed someone was trying to kill him...

"...and inexplicably knew his exact time of death. 

"As the investigation unfolds, a black market for vital organs is uncovered in which bio-mechanical hearts can be resold and remotely 'shut off'. 

"As the team fights to find the pulse of this 2048 tech-centric crime, Dorian reconnects with a decommissioned android..."

Guest cast includes Anthony Konechny, Darren E. Scott, Garfield Wilson, Jonathan Holmes, Patrick Sabongui, BC Lee, Benjamin Rogers, Elizabeth McLaughlin, Erica Carroll, Laura Adkin, Kara McKnight, Sharmaine Yeoh, Fred Keating, Sheila Tyson, Hugo Steele, Alyson Bath, Diana Ha, Yoshie Bancroft, Yasmin Abidi, James O'Sullivan, Jennifer Juniper-Angeli,...

*this poster has been removed because the owners of the film have threatened legal action against this Blog. And no thanks was received for being the only site to promote this silly looking film. So, please feel free to boycott It's a Disaster when the film is finally released as this is the course of action this film fan and free promoter for It's a Disaster will be taking.

A few details are coming in about a new comedy thriller called It's a Disaster. In this post-apocalyptic adventure, four couples meet only to find their relationships devolve into panic as the world comes to an end. An early concept poster for the film is seen left and Maya Entertainment has acquired distribution rights for this title. A release date is coming soon. For now, have a gander at the early cast details which include Julia Stiles (The Omen), David Cross ("Arrested Development") and America Ferrera.

Rachel Boston has signed up to ensemble indie comedy It's a Disaster. The actress will be joining Ugly Betty star America Ferrera, Laura Adkin, Todd Berger, Blaise Miller, Julia Stiles and Jeff Grace, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It's a Disaster centres on a Sunday brunch organised by four couples, who find themselves stranded together when it appears that the world may be about to end. Boston will take on the role of Lexi Kivel, who is a "whip-smart wildcard". Parks and Recreation actor Berger (more)...

Rachel Boston (In Plain Sight) will fill the final slot in the ensemble cast of the indie comedy It's a Disaster.  The story centers on "four couples who meet for Sunday brunch, only to find themselves stranded in a house together as the world may be about to end." Julia Stiles, America Ferrera, Laura Adkin, Todd Berger, Kevin M. Brennan, Jeff Grace, Blaise Miller play the other seven members of the group.  According to THR, Boston will play "a whip-smart wildcard named Lexi Kivel."  That's a pretty great character name---combine that with the gleefully surrealist premise, and I'm hooked. In addition to his starring role, Berger wrote the script, and will direct the production next month in Los Angeles.