“Ape” is the story of Trevor Newandyke (Joshua Burge), a struggling comedian who is looking to catch a break in life. Not only does he bomb on stage, he also bombs in everyday life. Continue reading Joel Potrykus is this month’s featured director at UICA Local Director Series, July 24
“When I first started acting my goal was to be in a trailer. Fast forward five years later I’m starring in a trailer for a movie I wrote” said Moore. Continue reading Mushad Moore releases “The Birthday”–teaser trailer now online
MGM is developing the latest version of Robocop with Neill Blomkamp of “District 9” fame to direct this version. To be called “Robocop Returns,” the Motor City will continue to be the troubled setting for the story of Detroit cop-turned-cyborg Alex Murphy. Yes, Robocop will make his triumphant return fighting crime and corruption as the fate of Detroit hangs in the balance. No word yet … Continue reading All the Web’s abuzz about new version of RoboCop with Motor City serving as troubled setting
Work is under way on “We Are Alive: A Grand Bargain for America’s City,” a feature-length documentary about Detroit’s bankruptcy, the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history by debt, estimated at $18–20 billion Coinciding with the fifth anniversary of the city of Detroit’s filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, the movie will follow the example of 2015’s “The Big Short” by telling a complex financial tale in … Continue reading Documentary is being made on Detroit’s monumental bankruptcy
Larger cities like Detroit or Ann Arbor have long had wider networks and advertising agencies which have sustained film markets in those locations Now downtown Flint will soon see the opening of a film studio to create local, independent productions. Founded by Cory James Taylor and his business partner Ryan Grant, Flint Michigan Films will share space in the same building as Flint Local 432, … Continue reading Flint Michigan Films announces downtown studio opening to tell more stories for Flint people by Flint people
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a production assistant (PA) on a set? Whether on a corporate, commercial or film set, these can be daunting places even for the most seasoned professional. Now in the second volume of two on the subject written by award-winning media production expert and founder and director of the Michigan Production Alliance, Mark Adler, you will … Continue reading Production Algebra: Volume II (A Handbook for Production Assistants) by Mark Adler now available as an ebook
John Savage is an accomplished actor. With decades of experience on the big screen, he has appeared along side such other actors as Billy Bob Thornton, Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Nastassja Kinski, Robert Mitchum, James Woods, Rachel Ward, Armanda Plummer, Burt Lancaster, Ted Danson and a host of other named talent since he apppeared in his first movie role in 1969. Savage has … Continue reading Jon Tomus Talent, LLC signs Hollywood legend John Savage
Francis Ford Coppola will host a screening of a movie thought to be his worst this October in Los Angeles at the Theatre at Ace Hotel. “Jack“–a dramedy starring Robin Williams–the story of a 10-year-old boy who ages at 4 times the normal rate was largely panned by critics upon its release in 1996. After being slammed by critics such as Roger Ebert, it received … Continue reading #MICHIGANCONNECTION: Francis Ford Coppola to host screening of movie thought to be his worst
Keegan-Michael Key, one half of Comedy Central’s sketch show Key and Peele, has joined forces with Eddie Murphy in the cast of Netflix’s blaxploitation biopic “Dolemite Is My Name!” Based on a true story, the movie stars Murphy as Rudy Ray Moore, the comedian and musician who adopted the garish persona Dolemite, and appeared as this character in the 1975 movie “Dolemite.” Key will play … Continue reading #MICHIGANCONNECTION: Keegan-Michael Key and Eddie Murphy join forces to bring ‘Dolemite Is My Name!’ to Netflix
Minneapolis-based streamer SeekaTV has renewed dystopian sci-fi series Northbound Season 3 to premiere spring 2019. The series is filmed entirely in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and stars local actor Nate Alwine (pictured above) as Alex, a father who will give his all to protect his comatose daughter Crystal as they navigate a post-cataclysmic North America. The series, created by Michigan natives Seth and Nathan Anderson, with … Continue reading SeekaTV renews sci-fi series Northbound season 3– seasons 1 & 2 out now
