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Gunter Nezhoda, a recurring and popular competitive bidder in A&e’s long-running show Storage Wars, died Tuesday in Utah six months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. He was 67.

His death was announced in an Instagram video posted by his son Rene Nezhoda.

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In the video, Rene Nezhoda says that his father was a smoker for 30 years and while the family remained hopeful throughout the last six months his condition had recently deteriorated to the point where doctors could do no more. He said his father passed away peaceful in his sleep, adding, “no more pain.”

“He was one of the guys on Storage Wars that never really got any hate,...

Entertainment Studios Motion Pictures has released the first trailer for Hostiles, which reunites director Scott Cooper and Christian Bale after their 2013 drama Out of the Furnace. The movie is slated to hit theaters in late December, which could make this an early favorite for the 2018 Oscars, although we still have quite some time before the awards season picture starts fully coming together. Still, this drama has been tearing through the prestige festival circuit, debuting at Telluride in September before appearing at the Toronto International Film Festival, Rome Film Fest and more, as it gets ready to debut at AFI Fest in Los Angeles next week.

Set in 1892, Hostiles tells the story of a legendary Army Captain (Christian Bale), who after stern resistance, reluctantly agrees to escort a dying Cheyenne war chief (Wes Studi) and his family back to tribal lands. Making the harrowing and perilous journey from Fort Berringer, an...

Our Fun Size Horror lineup continues with “Voice.” This one is about an eerie voice that torments a young woman and is actually made by the former editor-in-chief of ScreenCrave, Mali Elfman. Back in 2010 Elfman wrote, produced and acted in her first feature film, Do Not Disturb. Since, Elfman’s produced a bunch of short films and is also the executive producer on Mike Flanagan next feature, Somnia, due out in 2015. Hit the jump to check out Elfman’s Fun Size Horror segment, “Voice.” And don’t forget, “Voice” will only be available for 24 hours and then in comes the next Fun Size Horror short film. Here’s the synopsis for Voice: “Voice is a short horror film about a young woman who goes to find her voice, but instead, it finds her first... and it wants to play.” Like what you see? Here’s what we’ve got...

"Prom night can be torture!" Sean Byrne directs The Loved Ones, a twisted tale of teen romance gone awry. When Lola Stone is rejected by Brent Mitchell, Lola's dad kidnaps Brent, and together, father and Daughter throw their own Prom where Lola and Brent are crowned queen and king. Paramount Insurge has released a teaser and a poster for this dark comedic thriller, which you can check out here.

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The Loved Ones was released in 2009 and stars Xavier Samuel, Robin McLeavy, John Brumpton, Richard Wilson, Victoria Thaine, Jessica McNamee, Andrew S. Gilbert, Suzi Dougherty. The film is directed by Sean Byrne.

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Last night the team at Drop Dead Diva once again tackled asensitive issue with humor and grace. In the episode “Prom” they took the storyof Mississippi teen Constance McMillen straight from the headlines. Thecourageous young woman is known for suing her high school after they barred herfrom going to the prom with her girlfriend. And the Diva episode in her honor attracted a slew of high profile gueststars including Wanda Sykes, Amanda Bearse, LanceBass and Clay Aiken. In a recent conference call interview, Aiken talked aboutwhy he wanted to be a part of the show.

The former American Idol contestant explained why he signed on to Drop Dead Diva’s “Prom” episode, “Let meput it this way, simply because the storyline is something… that resonated withme… Being a part of this episode was exciting for me.”

In addition Aiken said he believesthat beyond this episode,...

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Chicago – The beautiful Mali Elfman, daughter of the great composer Danny Elfman, has written and produced (and co-stars in) a unique piece of work called “Do Not Disturb,” a collection of interconnected short films that chronicles the bizarre happenings in a Los Angeles hotel room and is now available On Demand. What goes on behind closed doors? If the walls of even one room could talk, the stories they would tell would be great fodder for filmmaking. “Do Not Disturb” is too inconsistent to recommend completely but features a few interesting elements and bodes well for a promising filmmaker.

Not unlike “Four Rooms,” “Do Not Disturb” links together a series of short films through one hotel worker, an unnamed maid effectively played by Diva Zappa (the youngest daughter of the legendary Frank). The five vignettes are directed by different filmmakers, including Eric Balfour (an actor well-known for his work...

In the independent feature Do Not Disturb, five directors took on five short stories, all tied together in one dark, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of hotel room 316, and the maid who connects all of the stories together. Actor Eric Balfour, who appears in the segment entitled “Rocketman” opposite True Blood star Lindsay Pulsipher, makes his feature directorial debut with the film’s first segment, “Duccio’s Madonna,” a dark drama about a lonely man (Harris Goldberg) that pushes a hooker (Maureen Flannigan) too far, only to find an eager maid (Diva Zappa) happy to help him finish the job. With little time for preparation, each director was given a brief synopsis and one day on set to tell their story, all of which was overseen by producer Mali Elfman (who also appears in two of the film’s segments), giving it a truly collaborative feel.

Actor Eric Balfour has been hired to turn his attentions to behind the camera and turn Jesus Hates Zombies, the graphic novel from Stephen Lindsay, into a feature-length movie from a script written by Michael Mongillo and Jason Alan Smith.

The graphic novel tells of a zombie plague taking over the world, as we've seen play out in movies, comics, games, and TV shows so many times now, but this time the creator himself is watching and doesn't like what he sees, so he once again sends Jesus back to Earth -- this time to throw down with the zombie horde.

As far as directing goes, Balfour has only taken part in a film called Do Not Disturb with four other directors. But you surely recognize him from his many acting roles over the years, which began with Kids Incorporated (remember that one?) and includes Six Feet Under, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre,...

With a title like Jesus Hates Zombies, we are definitely on board Eric Balfour's feature film directorial debut. As so is Mali (Do Not Disturb) Elfman, who has just officially signed on to produce the project.

According to Tonight at the Movies, the script was written by Michael Mongillo and Jason Alan Smith based on Stephen Lindsay’s comic book of the same name. Elfman explains why she joined the production as follows: "Though there have been other zombie films before, what attracted me to this film was its edginess, dark sense of humor, and intelligent commentary that really sets the film apart."

Balfour elaborates, "It’s an honor to be a part of this project. It’s bold, unapologetic, and controversial. When I read the script, I was blown away by how well the writers had given life to Stephen’s graphic novel. What most intrigued me about...

Eric Balfour is making the transition from acting with an adaptation of the graphic novel Jesus Hates Zombies . The Skyline and Texas Chainsaw Massacre star is partnering with producer Mali Elfman (he worked with her on Do Not Disturb ) to bring Stephen Lindsay's comic book to life. Michael Mongillo and Jason Alan Smith are penning the script. Here's a bit of praise for the screenplay from Balfour: "What most intrigued me about the project was it.s heart and message. There is plenty of comedy and action in the script but what I wasn.t expecting and am most excited about bringing to the screen is it.s message of love and faith. I love when a script can break the mold and offer something unique and I.m going to work my ass off to honor Michael and Jason.s great...

Actor Eric Balfour has announced that he is directing the upcoming adaptation Jesus Hates Zombies. The project will mark his full-length feature directorial debut, although he did direct a segment of the movie Do Not Disturb. Here's what Eric Balfour had to say below.

"Good morning/afternoon/evening depending where you are in the world. I said I had some cool news so here it is... I have signed on to direct the feature version of Jesus Hates Zombies based on the graphic novel by @StephenRL (Stephen Lindsay) JesusHatesZombies.com. I'm so excited to be a part of this movie!!! The screenplay is awesome and not what you would expect... More details soon!"

It isn't known who the screenwriter is on the project, although Jesus Hates Zombies is based on the graphic novel series by Stephen Lindsay. The official site already has a few concept art photos featuring Jesus, his sidekick Laz and Eli,...

Do Not Disturb is an anthology film about stories taking place in one hotel room, written and produced by Mali Elfman.

"I like to think of it as an intense Lego project," says Elfman. "I came up with the idea after Comic‐ Con, when my apartment was flooded and I was housed in a hotel for three months. Live in a hotel long enough and you see a lot of crazy people."

Elfam gave the five directors a story idea and some rules, and let them interpret her crazy ideas into five different stories.

Laura Waters writes and directs one of the segments, Prom, which Elfman describes as the most warm-hearted of the quintet. Sexy genre actor Eric Balfour (Skyline) directs an episode entitled Duccio's Madonna. Elfman herself stars in the segment Intrinsic. Ghosts, gangsters, love, violence, romance, pain, and happiness run through the stories and bring Elfman's original vision to life,...

Five Directors. Five Stories. One Room. No it's not another Buried or Saw, but it is a unique indie worth checking out. Today's trailer is for an anthology film called Do Not Disturb put together and conceived by producer Mali Elfman. Warner Premiere is releasing Do Not Disturb straight-to-vod this summer, but I'm breaking our rules to feature this not only because I'm friends with Mali, but because I've seen this and it's great project with some unique shorts that form an entertaining film overall. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film. And Do Not Disturb is the result. Watch the official trailer for Warner Premiere's Do Not Disturb: If you're interested in more on Dnd, be sure to visit the film's official website: dndthemovie.com. Five directors tackle five short stories that are all ...

Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger and Brandon Nicholas each direct a segment in this twisted anthology that sounds like a Twilight Zone version of Four Rooms. They were given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow and one day on set to create their film.

Synopsis:

Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight Zone-esque, sci-fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid - Do Not Disturb has it all.

The cast includes Balfour, Diva Zappa, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese.

A trailer for the dark and twisted anthology Do Not Disturb was recently released. The film is composed of five short stories by five directors.

“Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid — Do Not Disturb has it all.

Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film.

The episode directors include Eric Balfour (“Duccios Madonna”), Laura Henry (“Prom”), Jon Mann-Krieger (“Intrinsic”), Brandon Nicholas (“Death Takes a Holiday Inn”) (“Maids Sequence”), and Petro Papahadjopoulos (“Rocketman”). The cast includes Diva Zappa,...

Check out the trailer, poster and images from Do Not Disturb, starring Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese. The horror comedy / drama opens May 1st via Gravitas Ventures. Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid -- Do Not Disturb has it all. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film...

Check out the trailer, poster and images from Do Not Disturb, starring Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors and John Reese. The horror comedy / drama opens May 1st via Gravitas Ventures. Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid -- Do Not Disturb has it all. Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film...

Mali Elfman Production recently send us information for their upcoming movie "Do Not Disturb" which is being distributed by Gravitas Ventures and Warner Bros.Plot Synopsis:Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq,...

Here at Dread Central we love anthologies, and the latest to cross our radar, Do Not Disturb, brings a lot to the table. It comes from five directors tackling five short stories - all tied together in one dark, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of hotel room 316…

Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on a set to create his or her film. Do Not Disturb is a truly independent production born out of the desire to make a small and creepy film that would cost virtually nothing. The cast includes Diva Zappa, Eric Balfour, Jason Alan Smith, Troy Garity, Lindsay Pulsipher, Mali Elfman, Maureen Flannigan, Jonathan Majors, and John Reese. The directors are Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger, and Brandon Nicholas.

Here's the lowdown on each story:

"Duccio's Madonna" - First-time film director Eric Balfour...

Coming to VOD, iTunes, Amazon VOD, Blockbuster, Cinema Now and numerous others on May 1st, 2011, is Do Not Disturb, a film from directors Eric Balfour, Laura Henry, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Jon Mann-Krieger, Brandon Nicholas, that mixes comedy, drama, and horror.

Five directors tackle five short stories that are all tied together in one dark, twisted, humorous film about what goes on behind the door of room 316. From a lonely man who pushes a hooker too far, to a Twilight-Zone-esq, Sci-Fi tale, to a sweet teenage romance, and then finally a noir thriller about a man, a woman, a maid and the mafia tied into a spooky horror with a hotel maid — Do Not Disturb has it all.

Each director was given a brief synopsis, eight rules to follow, and one day on set to create their film.

The made a splash at film festivals. Check out the trailer below:

Do Not Disturb...

Even though she has a friend with some of the most amazing fans in the world, Thia Megia’s phenomenal talent alone will carry her through the competition, say the American Idol vocal coaches!

We’ve only reached the American Idol Top 24, but two of the hit reality show’s vocal coaches predict Thia Megia will go far in the competition. Not only does she have the support of her friend Charice’s fans around the world, she’s one of the best talents they’ve seen!

“The kid is amazing. She’s 15. She’s so beyond her years musically, it’s insane,” Michael Orland raved about the pint-size belter from Mountain House, Calif. to HollywoodLife.com at the Idol Prom in Hollywood Feb. 24.

He added, “This is the first year we’ve had 15-year-olds on the show — I’d like to see her do well because of that.”

However,...

I'm a huge True Blood fan. I've read the books, I've watched every episode. As far as I'm concerned, vampires have not overstayed their welcome. Alright, maybe the Twilight vampires. I just got a chance to chat with Lindsay Pulsipher who plays Jason Stackhouse's love interest, Crystal. (I did her makeup for the upcoming film, Do Not Disturb.) She had a pretty big revelation this week. And yes, we do mention what it was. If you're afraid of spoilers, I'll mark it in the question so you can skip that one. Lindsey gives us all the info about playing a character who is constantly sporting a black eye, nudity on camera and what it's been like to work with an engaged couple planning a wedding on set. Of course I'm...

The San Diego Comic-Con International website today revealed the schedule for the first day of this year's event. Hit the jump to learn which horror notables will be attending the Thursday of this year's Nerd Prom. Day 1 (also Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4) 10:30-11:30 Danny Elfman— From Pee-Wee's Big Adventure to Alice in Wonderland, composer Danny Elfman discusses his 25-year collaboration with director Tim Burton. Their legendary partnership includes such films as Beetle Juice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Joining Mr. Elfman will be Warner Brothers Records executives to announce their plans to celebrate this quarter-century...

Let's face it -- anthology films usually don't work. At best they often prove to be mixed bags, with perhaps one cherry in a pile of pits. Of course most of them lack a halfway decent thematic hook. Which is why I have hope for Do Not Disturb, an upcoming thriller comprised of five interconnected shorts, each of them by a different director (and starring a different cast) but set in the same hotel room. It features a few names and faces that'll be familiar to genre fans, including Eric Balfour (of Haven and Six Feet Under; here he's both starring and making his directorial debut), Lindsay Pulsipher (True Blood), and Diva Zappa (The Mighty Boosh). It's also got a theme by...

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting ScreenCrave writer and fellow film journalist Mali Elfman (right) on multiple occasions. In case you missed it, she was the one who directed last year’s sweded Iron Man 2 trailer (and I was lucky enough to co-star in it). Elfman recently produced a film called Do Not Disturb. It’s from five different directors (Eric Balfour, Petro Papahadjopoulos, Laura Henry, Jon Mann-Krieger and Brandon Nicholas) and tells five separate stories but also can come together to form a complete feature with a single storyline. It’s like a cinematic Voltron. I should also make it clear that Elfman also co-stars in the film and that’s why she’s splatted with blood in the photo above. Or at least that’s what I’ve been led to believe.

Hit the jump to check out the trailer for Do Not Disturb. The feature...