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Finding the perfect movie to watch during an evening at home can be a challenge, as there are so many options on various streaming services.

One of the best ways to choose a new film is to go through the filmographies of your favorite actors or actresses.

Chinese-American actress Bai Ling, who won the Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress gong in 2004, has been in some outstanding flicks over the past couple of decades.

If you recently saw a movie with Ling and were very impressed with her performance, you may want to check out some of her other roles.

Below are the top five movies featuring Bai Ling.

1. Everlasting

Everlasting is one of the more recent Hollywood roles for Bai Ling, with the film released in 2016 to critical and audience acclaim. The story, directed and written by Anthony Stabley, takes place in Los Angeles.

The film focuses on...

Both huge stars of the '80s, Bruce Willis and Steve Guttenberg have never starred together in a movie. That all changes this holiday season with the action thrillride Trauma Center. The man that made Die Hard a true Christmas classic and the driving force behind the original Police Academy movies are teaming up for what can only be described as a must-see outing this December.

Today, Lionsgate has dropped the first trailer for Trauma Center, and action fans aren't going to want to miss this. No way, no how. Along with the first look footage, we also have a series of photos, which also feature Bruce Willis' main co-star in the movie Nicky Whelan.

Bruce Willis stars in the heart-pounding action-thriller Trauma Center arriving in select theaters and everywhere On Demand on Friday, December 6 from Lionsgate. In this non-stop thrill ride, Willis portrays a police detective determined to solve...

By Seth Metoyer

MoreHorror.com

Principal photography has kicked off in La for the thriller The Deep End from Citizen Skull Production's.

The cast appears to be a killer one, which includes Nora-Jane Noone from the Oscar Nominated Brooklyn and horror hit The Decent, Alexandra Park from the E! Show's The Royals, Tobin Bell from the Saw films and television and movie actress Diane Farr.

The upcoming thriller is being directed by Matt Eskandari. Eskandari previously directed Victim a psychological thriller released by IFC Midnight and the recent movie Game of Assassins for Lionsgate starring Bai Ling. The Deep End was written by Eskandari and Michael Hultquist.

Bell portrayed the widely known iconic antagonist John Kramer/Jigsaw character in all seven “Saw” films spanning from 2004 to 2010. His complex character as a former engineer played games with select peoples' will to live by putting them in elaborate death traps as symbols...

Exclusive: Nora-Jane Noone, whose most recent credit is Fox Searchlight's now-Best Picture Oscar-nominated pic Brookyln, has joined the cast of the indie thriller The Deep End. The Ireland-born actress will star opposite The Royals‘ Alexandra Park as sisters who become trapped under the fiberglass cover of a public pool. Matt Eskandari, who helmed IFC Midnight’s Victim and the Bai Ling-starrer Game Of Assassins, is directing a script he co-wrote with Michael Hultquis…...

Mark Myers’ film and television company has set a January start in and around Los Angeles on Matt Eskandari’s thriller.

Eskandari (pictured) and Michael Hultquis co-wrote The Deep End, about two sisters who become trapped under the fiberglass cover of a public pool.

Manson Family Vacation and Experimenter executive producer Myers will be overseeing the production along with executive producers Fernando Szew, Sharon Bordas and Hannah Pillemer.

Eskandari directed IFC Midnight feature Victim and Lionsgate’s Game Of Assassins. He is represented by Gerry Pass of Chrome Artists and Hultquist with Zero Gravity, who helped broker the deal.

The film formerly called The Gauntlet, Game of Assassins, will get a release from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Screen Daily says the film was picked up by Grindstone Entertainment, who has an output deal with Lhe. The film, directed by Matt Eskandari, is apparently an action-horror film. Bai Ling and Dustin Nguyen are part of the cast.

The post Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Grindstone Partake in Game of Assassins appeared first on Shock Till You Drop.

Exclusive: Grindstone Entertainment has acquired all Us rights to the action horror film formerly known as The Gauntlet.

Matt Eskandari directed Game Of Assassins, about five strangers who awaken in a medieval dungeon and must team together to make it out alive.

Bai Ling, Warren Kole and Dustin Nguyen of 21 Jump St star in the Us-China co-production, which shot in Beijing.

Lionsgate Home Entertainment will release the Us-China co-production on all media platforms.

Wellington Sun, Daniel Wei, Jonathan Shih, Matt Eskandari and Adam Lawson produced and Lawson wrote the screenplay.

“We were impressed by the production value of the film and its intricate and well told story,” said Grindstone Entertainment head of acquisitions Stan Wertlieb. “The filmmakers did a great job balancing action, suspense, and horror with unique real life-characters, something we are always on the lookout for in genre fare.”

Ryan Black and Wertlieb of Grindstone Entertainment brokered the deal with Patrick Ewald and Shaked Berenson of Epic...

Stop me if you've heard this one... several strangers wake up not knowing how they got to their location and they must play a deadly game in order to survive. Nope, totally new ground, right? Well... at least this time our heroes have to fight their way out!

Lionsgate and Grindstone Entertainment have acquired all Us rights to director Matt Eskandari's Game of Assassins (formerly titled The Gauntlet). Bai Ling (Crank), Warren Kole ("The Following"), and Dustin Nguyen (21 Jump St) star.

Wellington Sun, Daniel Wei, Jonathan Shih, Matt Eskandari, and Adam Lawson produce; the script is by Lawson.

Synopsis

In a sunken fortress beneath the earth, five strangers awaken. They have no food, no water, no memory, and no way out. They must band together to survive the sinister adventure that awaits them.

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Usually when someone throws down a gauntlet, there’s an epic tussle for power that runs people ragged. A fantastical showing of dynamic feats. A gauntlet is something we should fear, something that’s challenging, and most importantly, something really freakin’ entertaining. Matt Eskandari’s film The Gauntlet isn’t a total wash, because there are most certainly moments of thrilling excitement and impending doom – but not as many as there should have been. Eskandari’s eye for atmospheric detail did wonders for the sunken castle set production, but Adam Lawson’s screenplay unfortunately missed that epic “Wow” factor that Eskandari shot for – ultimately leaving us in a battle with our own attention spans.

Meet David (Warren Kole). He’s just woken up in some medieval-looking location, has no recollection of how he got there, and is laying on a pile of bones. Probably not the best scenario to be in,...

Screamfest La 2013 kicked off with a bloody bang last night in North Hollywood, CA, at the Laemmle NoHo 7, and we were there to shoot the black carpet, catch the premiere of Ben Ketai's feature Beneath, and hit the opening night party. Read on!

Gracing the carpet, in addition to director Ketai, were Beneath cast members Kelly Noonan, Joey Kern, Eric Etebari, Lauren Gores and Rene Rivera, along with producers Kelly Wagner and Nick Phillips. Joining them for opening night were the following Screamfest 2013 film selection attendees (take a breath): director Matt Eskandari and writer Matt Lawson of The Gauntlet, The Banishing’s director Erlingur Ottar Thoroddsen and writer Brian McAuley, The Summoners' filmmaker Christian Ackerman, director Paul Hyett (The Seasoning House), Frost producer Ingvar Thordarson, director Samuel Gonzalez Jr. and actress Danielle Adams of Woodland Heights, Luna director Antonio Perez, director of Cannon Fodder Eitan Gafny, director...

With director Matt Eskandari’s The Gauntlet set for its Us premiere Thursday, October 10, at 7:30pm at the esteemed Screamfest La Film Festival, here's an exclusive chat with the filmmaker along with the trailer and some stills!

Produced by Wellington Sun, Jonathan Shih, Daniel Wei, Adam Lawson and Philippe Wee from a script by Adam Lawson, The Gauntlet stars Bai Ling (The Crow), Warren Kole, Dustin Nguyen and Jamie Ray Newman. The story revolves around an ensemble who find themselves in a sunken castle underneath the earth. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. They don't know it yet, but in Hell only their sins can save them. They must organize and band together for the sinister adventure which awaits.

”I was attracted by the chance to tell an original survival, adventure story set in a devil's maze,” Eskandari stated of his interest in the material,...

Several horror titles are set to screen at this year's Screamfest. This world-renowned film festival takes place in Los Angeles, each year. And, director Matt Eskandari's (The Taking) The Gauntlet will be in attendance. This horror thriller takes place hundreds of feet below ground and a competition begins here, to the death. Bai Ling (The Crow), Warren Kole (The Avengers), Dustin Nguyen and Jaime Ray Newman star in this chilling action feature. The film's official synopsis alludes to the film taking place in Hell. Five strangers have awoken with no memory and no supplies deep below ground. They must fight their way out of this inhospitable location, or be trapped forever. The Gauntlet has recently launched a trailer (hosted below). The clip shows many of the film's interesting locations and characters. Eskandari's film launches at Screamfest Oct. 10th and horror fans are encouraged to attend, this one of a kind feature.

Screamfest, one of the world's most celebrated horror film festivals, is preparing for its 2013 run, October 8th through October 17th at the Laemmle NoHo 7 Theater in North Hollywood, CA. They've just expanded their roster with many new titles – including more Us and world premieres – and there's some very highly-anticipated entries among them. The list, which is being updated at their official site, now includes the following: Chimeres (Switzerland, dir. Olivier Beguin – Us Premiere) While taking a holiday in Romania with his girlfriend Livia, Alexandre is hit by a car. He is hospitalized and has to undergo a blood transfusion. On his return he seems to suffer from a strange disease. The Dead 2: India (UK, dirs. The Ford Brothers – Us Premiere) The eagerly anticipated follow-up to the the African-set The Dead, this sequel moves us to the hustle and bustle of India as the outbreak of the walking dead take hold.

The annual horror film festival, Screamfest, takes place in La next month and we already gave you a list of the first wave of horror films set to screen. The next wave of films has just been announced and it includes the Us premiere of The Dead 2: India.

“Hollywood, CA., September 4, 2013 – Screamfest, the preeminent horror festival in the country, and what the La Weekly calls “the best place to get a jump on tomorrow’s cult hits” kicks off its 13th annual event in Los Angeles on October 8 through October 17 at the Laemmle NoHo 7 (5240 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601).”

Chimeres (Switzerland) – Directed by Olivier Beguin – While taking a holiday in Romania with his girlfriend Livia, Alexandre is hit by a car. He is hospitalized and has to undergo a blood transfusion. On his return he seems to suffer from a strange disease … Us Premiere

The Dead 2, India (UK) –Directed...

by Seth Metoyer, MoreHorror.com

If you live near the Orange County, CA area and want something to do this weekend, check out the Everybody Dies Horror Film Festival in Brea, California. Check out the full details below!

From the Press Release

Back for its third year, the Everybody Dies Horror Film Festival is returning to Brea, California on September 13th, 14th and 15th. And this year, the scares will be on and off the screen! For the first time in the festival’s history, the Edhff will be teaming up with Sinister Pointe, Southern California’s only year round permanent haunted attraction.

On Friday, September 13th, audience members will be treated to a VIP sneak preview of Sinister Pointe’s Halloween attraction! After they survive (assuming they survive), the audience will be treated to the first films of the 2013 film fest.

On Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th,...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes release details for Inbred, Blood, and 4 Dead Girls, a trailer for The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue, featuring Robert Englund, details on a Jason Voorhees-inspired charity, an interview with Nick Basile, the director of Dark, and much more:

The Mole Man of Belmont Avenue Trailer and Release Details: “Two years ago, the Mugg Brothers, who have never worked a day in their lives, inherited a brownstone apartment building. In that short time, their slacker ways have run the building into the ground. Tenants are moving out, no one drinks at the bar downstairs, and the building’s pets are going missing. If all that isn’t enough to make them sit up and take notice, they soon discover a mysterious creature is hiding in the basement and trying to...

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The humble Spectrum was home to some remarkable games - including these underappreciated masterpieces...

I, like many, spend many years playing Spectrum games. I defended the computer in the school playground, I kept playing with the machine long after everyone had migrated to likes of the Atari St and Commodore Amiga, and I spent an unsavoury amount of my meagre pocket money building up my games collection.

However, a lot of lookbacks at the Spectrum era tend to focus on the big highlights. What I wanted to do here is put together a personal listing of 50 titles that don't seem to get that much attention.

So, if you're wondering why Gollop brothers games, anything by the late, great Mike Singleton, the acclaimed works of Ultimate, the likes of Exolon, Head Over Heels, Advanced Lawnmower Simulator, Match Day, Batty, Wizball, Firefly, Nebulus, Fairlight, The Sentinel,...

Marvel Comics has announced that they will be liquidating a huge selection of hardcover collections to retailers at a fraction of the cost in order to flush their stocks. This was a move that DC Comics also made recently, helping to improve their dollar-per-product-item-in-stock ratio.

You can see the full list of the liquidated hardcover collections below.

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Annihilators Hc Garner

Annihilators Hc Young Dm Var Ed

The Art of Spider-Man Classic (Marvel Us)

Astonishing Thor Hc

Astonishing X-Men Gifted Gn Hc W/Motion Comic Dvd

Astonishing X-Men: Monstrous

Avengers, Vol. 2 Hc

Avengers Prime Prem Hc

Avengers Contest Premiere Hc

Avengers: The Origin Hc

Avengers: The Search for She-Hulk Hc

Avengers – West Coast Avengers: Family Ties Hc

Avengers: West Coast Avengers: Sins of the Past

Avengers: West Coast...

Get ready for the season finale of Lifetime’s "Drop Dead Diva." It has already been reported that Natasha Henstridge (Eli Stone, Species) will appear in the last two episodes of "Diva," but Iae Magazine has found out that the actress will play, Claire Harrison, a partner with the law firm of Harrison and Parker.

If you enjoyed Paula Abdul on the series, then you will be happy to know that she reprises her role as, Judge Paula Abdul.

Also returning to "Diva" for the finale is actor Jeff Rose (Army Wives), who will continue his role as opposing attorney Doug Resnick. Rose became a fan favorite since this season's second episode aired. Jaime Ray Newman (The Gauntlet, Eastwick) who plays Vanessa, Grayson Kent’s (Jackson Hurst) love interest also returns.

Season 2's finale will be sure to have some twists and turns. Alex Taub (Eli Stone) and Jeffrey Lippman...

The stars of a new movie are expected to attend a special charity premiere in Los Angeles tonight, June 30.

Sinners and Saints is set in a lawless storm ravaged New Orleans, where beleaguered Detective Sean Riley is trying to cope with the death of his young son and the abandonment of his wife. Facing a probable suspension from the department, Riley is teamed with a young homicide Detective, Will Ganz, to help solve a series of brutal murders that have plunged the city into a major gang war. The two quickly realize there is something far more sinister going on than either could have ever imagined.

Some of the celebrities expected include the film’s stars Johnny Strong, Tom Berenger, Sean Patrick Flanery, Kevin Phillips, Costas Mandylor, Kim Coates, Method Man, Jurgen Prochnow, Jolene Blalock, Louis Mandylor, Brooklyn Sudano, Baz Rutten; plus guests, Eric Bana (Munich, The Time Traveler’s Wife,...

Another week, another This Week in Comics, where we bring you a breakdown of some of the comics that are out to buy, or just read off the shelf, in your local comic store each and every week. And don’t forget to check out Pull List feature every fortnight where we take a closer look at some of the comics worth buying, and some not.

Note: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores due to shipping and fulfillment issues, etc.

Gn = Graphic Novel; Hc = HardCover; Tp = Trade Paperback

Aspen

Soulfire Volume 1 Part 2 Tp

Soulfire Volume Two #5 (Cover A Marcus To)

Soulfire Volume Two #5 (Cover B Peter Steigerwald)

Dark Horse

Alien Legion Omnibus Volume 2 Tp

Art Of Blade Of The Immortal Hc

Aliens Vs Predators Three World War #4 (of 6)

Avatar The Last Airbender The Art Of The Animated Series Hc

Creepy Comics #3

Devil #4 (of 4),

Emily The...

#1: RZA talks “Iron Fist”

We already knew that multi-talented artist RZA was writing and directing a martial arts genre mash-up titled Iron Fist. Admittedly around these parts we’re pretty big fans of RZA and excited to see what he’s got to offer but if this recent interview with La Times is any indication, there’s good reason for it too. In the mix is Tarantino who appears to be a great influence to the musician turned director, Eli Roth who, love him or hate him, knows what he’s doing, and Jim Jarmusch. Can’t wait until we finally have some footage.

#2: ”Damn Nation” adaptation in the works

Comic book adaptation aren’t going away. Thankfully for us the studios are starting to dig through some of the fringe titles. The newest kid on the block is Andrew Cosby’s “Damn Nation,” which takes place in...

One flick that's been poking around for the better part of two years is the new Bai Ling film, The Gauntlet, which was directed by Matt Eskandari. Though there is still no official word on when, or hell, If, we're ever going to see this flick, dozens of new stills have shown up online to get us all worked up. How we hate being teased.

We'll try our best to dig up some more on the flick, but the folks behind it are being scarily tight-lipped. In the interim check out the stills below by clicking on the image, and look for more whenever we get it.

Synopsis

In a sunken castle underneath the earth, six strangers wake. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. These strangers are from every normal walk of life; yet, they each have a secret. They don't know it yet,...

A movie premiere just isn't a movie premiere without Bai Ling...  At this week's red carpet  for The Black Waters of Echo's Pond I chatted with the ubiquitous actress about her two upcoming thrillers, The Gauntlet and The Confidant. Read what she had to say after the jump. "Gauntlet was shot in China," she told me, "It's about six people who are lost, trapped underground, but they have to survive.  There's danger and they have lost their memory and they have to fight.  They become friends, but in the end they find out only one person has survived, so the test was to kill each other.  It's about human potential, human danger, what we are...

Somewhere, in an underground castle in China, six strangers awake with no memories. Yes, we seem to be getting a lot of these kinds of films lately, but Matt Eskandari's upcoming thriller, The Guantlet, looks like it might bring a little bit of extra mysticism to the survivalist horror genre.

When I looked up a little bit more about the project I found out that Eskandari and writer Adam Lawson were influenced, of course, by films like Saw, but also classic mysteries, like Agatha Christie's "And Then There Were None" about ten strangers who are lured to an Island by an unknown host.

Synopsis:

In a sunken castle underneath the earth, six strangers wake. They have no food. No memory. No water. And no way out. These strangers are from every normal walk of life, yet they each have a secret. They don't know it yet, but they're...

The witch trifecta is complete.  The Warner Bros.-produced, ABC-broadcast pilot Eastwick has signed on Rebecca Romijn as Roxie, the "bohemian and sharp-tongued single mother," who is coming in to her powers.  Romijn (I don't think I will ever get used to dropping the Stamos from her name) is best known to readers as Mystique from The X-Men films.  She joins a cast that includes Lindsay Price (Lipstick Jungle) and Jaime Ray Newman (The Gauntlet) as her fellow witches. Eastwick is loosely based on the 1980s film The Witches of Eastwick, which, in turn, was based on the John Updike novel of the same name.  Though the TV series is more "inspired by" than "remake of," it still follows...

The Witches of Eastwick pilot for ABC is one witch richer.  According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jamie Ray Newman has been tapped to play one of the three lead witches.  Newman has a slew of TV guest spots to her credit, including Supernatural, Medium, Criminal Minds, and Stargate: Atlantis.  She is also slated to star in the upcoming "where am I and how do I get out of here" horror flick The Gauntlet. Veronica Cartwright, who played Felicia Alden in the original film, will have a co-starring role.  The actress, whose career has spanned six decades, would be best know to FEARNet readers from roles in The Birds, Alien, the 1978 Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Candyman: Farwell to...