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Production of Justice League Task Force made-in-Michigan fan flick has wrapped

In 1993, DC Comics released the first issue of 37 that would feature the Justice League Task Force.  A spinoff of Justice League Europe, a series that ran from April 1989 to May 1993, this team carried a United Nations charter that sanctioned their activities.  In fact, JLTF was composed of several former JLE members.The team was called to action by Hannibal Martin, a representative … Continue reading Production of Justice League Task Force made-in-Michigan fan flick has wrapped

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Nick Felice’s thriller “Bet on Ben” to screen at the Royal Starr Film Festival, September 11

Nick Felice’s  “Bet On Ben” is screening on Saturday, September 11th at Emagine Theatres Royal Oak. Ex-con Ben Burke returns home to reconcile with Heidi, his lost love, and seek closure from a former friend who made him take the fall on an arms deal years earlier. Once back home though Ben gets caught up in another arms deal that puts Heidi’s life in jeopardy … Continue reading Nick Felice’s thriller “Bet on Ben” to screen at the Royal Starr Film Festival, September 11

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Sofia Lynch’s ‘Leaving Michiana’ to premiere online August 8

Writer/director/producer Sofia Lynch’s “Leaving Michiana” will premiere on Youtube on August 8 at 7 PM EST. The story of Olivia, a young woman who has always dreamed of escaping her small town as the last of the ties keeping her there dissolve before her, this next-to-no budget short film was filmed in less than a week in small-town locations across southern Michigan just before Hollywood … Continue reading Sofia Lynch’s ‘Leaving Michiana’ to premiere online August 8

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Controlled Chaos moves ‘Batman Other Worlds’ to Westland, Michigan, to continue filming in of all places…

It’s been six months in the making, but the filming of Controlled Chaos’ “Batman Other Worlds” looks as though it is just about ready to wrap.  Moving from Main Street, Plymouth, Michigan, production was moved to Westland, Michigan this week, March 15-17. It was easy to miss the building wherein the film set could be found.  I did. Given nothing but a street address, I … Continue reading Controlled Chaos moves ‘Batman Other Worlds’ to Westland, Michigan, to continue filming in of all places…

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Started as a student thesis film, Dylan Sides’ ‘Crawlies’ is now a fully finished, metaphor rich thriller. And it’s now online!

Dylan Sides is always ready and willing to lend a friend a hand, particularly if that friend has helped him in one of his productions.  When Jules Harlock called Sides and said he needed help with his student thesis film, Sides was willing and agreed. Said Sides,  “Ever since he joined revenge of the “Mask Two,”  he’s been a staple and a very good friend … Continue reading Started as a student thesis film, Dylan Sides’ ‘Crawlies’ is now a fully finished, metaphor rich thriller. And it’s now online!

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The Lance Kawas directed ‘Silent War’ has been pushed back for release until 2021

According to a Facebook post,  the Lance Kawas directed ‘Silent War’ has been pushed back for release until 2021.   As the Facebook post on Kawas’ profile page reads, “My film Silent War will not be released until next year.  This sobering film (Still in post) will do the festivals first hopefully once things open up in 2021. Suicide in the military has reached epidemic proportions. … Continue reading The Lance Kawas directed ‘Silent War’ has been pushed back for release until 2021

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‘Good Thief’ filming wraps, enters post production

After eight long years, the filming of the Aaron Sizemore penned, “Good Thief”  has wrapped.  Originally called “An Honest Thief,” this production started as Golden Globe nominated actor Tom Sizemore’s (Heat and Saving Private Ryan) passion project, and was to be a  step toward rebuilding his up-and-down career following a public relapse. Tom Sizemore was to both star and executive produce this noirish-thriller film-project from … Continue reading ‘Good Thief’ filming wraps, enters post production

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Melinda Doan-Bryce’s penned ‘Millionaire’s Club’ wraps, enters post

The filming of the Melinda Doan Bryce/ Dan Keary penned “Millionaire’s Club” has wrapped.   It has now entered post-production. This narrative short drama is about opioid addicted millennial couple who getting into heroin enjoying the high-life reach an  impasse in their relationship when one of them hits rock bottom.  Written by Melinda Bryce and Dan Keary. Produced by Dan Keary,  Tennille Barta Taraszkiewicz, and … Continue reading Melinda Doan-Bryce’s penned ‘Millionaire’s Club’ wraps, enters post

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Dylan Sides shares more BTS photos from ‘Jumanji: Level One’–Watch the release of the Official ‘Jumanji: Level One’ trailer today.

Wow! What a mistake!  For the last article on “Jumanji: Level One,” some photos were shared in error.  Almost immediately, a couple of quick-witted individuals pointed out that these behind-the-scenes photos did not in-fact come from “Jumanji: Level One.”  They had come from the “Good Thief,”  another Lance Kawas directed feature which had just wrapped after eight long years from the date that it first … Continue reading Dylan Sides shares more BTS photos from ‘Jumanji: Level One’–Watch the release of the Official ‘Jumanji: Level One’ trailer today.

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‘Jumanji: Level One’ wraps filming, enters post–Teaser trailer now online

Are you familiar with the Jumanji story?  If not, here it is in brief. According to legend, going back to the late 1800s, two brothers bury a chest in the woods from which can be heard the sound of tribal drum-beats.   Over a century later, the chest is uncovered at a construction site.  Inside is the board game Jumanji. Played with a roll of the … Continue reading ‘Jumanji: Level One’ wraps filming, enters post–Teaser trailer now online

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