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Sources tell us that Lake Hope Features' studio head Quantum went on a spending spree at the HTG Casino, spending as much as 80 million dollars on slot machine spins! The studio head won a few medium level awards, but nothing to justify the huge spending. Among the wins were such awards as "Viva La Toronto", "Good Cast", and "A G4 Exclusive", and another spin scored 10 million dollars back for the studio.
We're only one week into Cable's inaugural session, and already one network is shaking up their schedule for next session. Sources close to the Bloodsuckers and TCW: NXT sets say that second season renewals have been dished out at four episodes a piece.
According to sources close to Bloodsuckers showrunner, blueothello, he was quoted as to saying "hell yes" to the news yesterday. Bloodsuckers, which is battling against the highest rated show on cable, The Warded Few, has fended for itself fairly well, pulling in a 4.000 rating, a high for cable standards. Bloodsuckers stars Jeremy Renner, Jasika Nicole, Zoe Kravitz, Marshall Allman, and Matt Smith. Rumors are swirling that new cast members may be added for season 2.
TCW: NXT, the spin-off of the longest running TV series in HTG: TV history, was the third highest buzzed show on cable and it came first in its time slot in week one. TCW: NXT was also one of two shows to make the move from network to cable TV. Upon hearing the news about the renewal, Lucian was heard commenting on how the arrangement "should work" out in the end. Early rumblings are indicating that TCW: NXT may get bumped up to an hour show, though that is only a rumor, for now. TCW: NXT's cast includes TCW vets Orlando Jordan and Mike Adamle as well as a variety of rookies.
- Bloodsuckers airs at 8:00 on BBS.
- TCW: NXT airs at 9:30 on BBS.
Long time Hollywood Stars first baseman and team captain Jack Elliot (Tom Selleck) has left the team to co-star in the upcoming Flip Brothers blockbuster Superman: Genesis.
Selleck, who previously starred in the Brother's 2007 drama Warming Up, will be portraying Sam Lane. Lane is an army general and the father of Evangeline Lilly's Lois Lane. He will play a large role in the film, which is currently shooting in an undisclosed location. Also joining the cast and expanding the Lane family is Emily Rose as Lucy Lane.
On April 8th of this year, Superman himself Eddie Cibrian made an appearance on The Hollywood Pit Presents... and presented a trailer for the film, that showcased him, Bruce Campbell as Jor El, and Jude Law as General Zod. You can watch the episode on FBTV's on demand site here.
Also in the Superman: Genesis cast is Dennis Quaid and Maura Tierney as the Kents, Josh Lucas as Peter Ross, Shawn Ashmore as Jimmy Olsen, Dan Aykroyd as Perry White, along with Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor, and Nikki Cox as Lana Lang. Spacey and Cox have both been awarded with Supporting Actor HTG Awards nominations.
Superman: Genesis is expected to hit theaters in November 2010.
On June 25th, Safron teams up with director Dito Montiel for his latest thriller, Rookie Mistake. The film comes form Lake Hope Features and stars Kevin Spacey (Superman: The Man of Steel) and Chad Michael Murray (Walking on Asphalt). The official synopsis: "Donny Lavine is a veteran assassin who works for the Solicci crime family, his son Michael Lavine is a rookie assassin who helps his father. Donny and Michael are told to kill a guy that may stand trial against the Solicci boss, Tommy Solicci. But Michael kills the wrong guy, and the guy stands trial and Tommy Solicci is sent to jail for life, now his son Frank Solicci has put a hit out on both Donny and Michael now it is up to Donny and Michael to get out of New York in the next 24 hours, before the Solicci family finds them."
Famed pitcher Steve Nebraska (Brendan Fraser) has returned to the Hollywood Stars baseball team after a two year absence. He left the team in 2008 to film Sophia Coppola's romantic comedy The Homecoming Dance. What brought him back to the team? His good friend and the team's new talent scout, Al Percolo (Albert Brooks). Percolo has had a lot of free time. Brooks has only been in one HTG film, last years Ginormous.
"I feel like I could be an asset to the team," Percolo told us, "Players have been leaving daily, and we need someone who can locate prospects and bring them into the fold. There are a lot of talented actors and if they aren't working, than they should be playing ball!"
You can follow the Hollywood Stars here, and don't forget, players will leave the team to star in you film for free (or a discounted rate out of your top two).
The month of June will be a busy month for HTG town as Lake Hope Features has three films pegged for release.
Originally pegged for a June 11th release, TMNT: Origins has been moved to July 2nd, an expected big box office weekend. The move is said to be caused by animation delays associated with the film. "We're just tweaking the film," Andy Wachowski, a co-director of the film said in a press release, "we want to make sure that the fans love it."
TMNT: Origins stars the voices of Adrien Brody (The Raven), Josh Holloway (TV's The Policeman), James Roday (Jack of All Trades), and Dominic Monaghan (TV's Unfinished Business). It is being directed by The Wachowski Brothers (Godsend Conspirator).
Taking on the June 11th date will be Zombie Madness, which was originally scheduled for June 18th, is the feature debut of producer Someonesomeone. The change comes on the heels of an earlier then expected finish with production. "Everybody worked there asses off to get this film done," said star Ashton Kutcher "It was a lot of fun, and we hope that people don't take it too seriously because it's just a fun ride of a movie." Zombie Madness stars Ashton Kutcher (Silver & Black), Freddie Prinze Jr (Pulse), LL Cool J (Sparks), and Brad Garrett, in his HTG debut. It is being directed by Harold Ramis (TIVO).
The June 18th date that was to be occupied by Zombie Madness will now be occupied by In Wonderfalls, the newest film from Exavior (The Wood: Remember Those Times). The film is set within the world of the TV series Wonderfalls. It was originally scheduled for a June 25th release. "It's a nice change of pace film," said star Bill Cosby "It's short and sweet and its got me playing mean."
In Wonderfalls stars Bill Cosby (HTG debut) and Erica Durance (TV's The Nobodys). It is being directed by Ron Howard (Magi).
And finally, taking on the June 25th date vacated by In Wonderfalls will be Safron's newest feature Rookie Mistake. "It's a change of pace for me," said star Kevin Spacey "I usually play weaker guys, but here I'm an assassin, and to put it blatantly, it's awesome."
Rookie Mistake stars Kevin Spacey (Superman: The Man of Tomorrow), Chad Michael Murray (Walking on Asphalt), Giovanni Ribsi (Mafia), and Matt Gerald (TV's T.G.). The film is being directed by Dito Montiel (HTG debut).
So, to recap it (in order of what's coming out the soonest)...
-Zombie Madness comes out June 11th.
-In Wonderfalls comes out June 18th.
-Rookie Mistake comes out June 25th.
-TMNT: Origins comes out July 2nd.
Add this news tidbit to the rumor column, but sources tell THT that Brad Garrett was spotted having a romantic dinner with Lake Hope Features studio head Quantum. The tall thespian co-stars as Barry in Lake Hope's new horror flick, Zombie Madness, from director Harold Ramis and producer Someonesomeone. The sources tell us that Garrett is acting in the film for free in exchange for the date with the famed studio head. We can not confirm this report. Other rumors have stated that Sting, Harold Ramis, and Ashton Kusher are all working for free the film for various reasons, but apparently none of them have a crush on the studio head. The zombie film opens on June 10th, 2010.
This Friday will see Francis Ford Coppola's first film since 2007's My Life In Detroit. Teaming up with producer Romeitaliano and Lake Hope Features, Coppola has helmed the war drama Regrets in Tiber. The film stars Michael Imperioli and Monica Bellucci as Carlo and Claudia Boni, with Carla Gugino as Miriam, Joe Mantegna as Officer Rizzoli and narration by Eli Wallach.
Imperioli has had a very health HTG career, headlining films in both of the last two years, 2009's Mafia and 2008's Pizza Tycoon. He earned a Best Actor nomination at the Seventh HTG Awards for his role in Tycoon. Bellucci co-starred with Imperioli in Pizza Tycoon and worked with Coppola in 2006's Tre Sebati. This is her seventh HTG film credit.
The film is set in 1940, while Europe is at the brink of World War II. Carlo is a Jewish-Italian man who works at a book company in Italy, as they are brought into the conflict of war.
The film opens against Wonder Inc's Mr. Sandman Calling, and Miracle Picture's Survivor.
TMNT: Origins, a new animated film from director Stephen Sommers is scheduled to be released on June 11th, 2010. The voice cast will include Oscar winner Adrien Brody in his first film since The Raven in 2009. The film will also include the voices of James Roday, Gbenga Akinnagbe, and Josh Holloway. The film is produced by Sparckvalentine.
Beyond the Horizon, a thriller pitch from new producer Romeitaliano, has been picked up for release by the Ship of Fooles Studio. The film is set in London, England, a location where SoF recently shot Poison (currently in theaters). Kate Winslet is being considered for the lead role of a woman who accidentally kills her husband which causes her to have a mental breakdown. When the past catches up to her, both her live and that of her daughters is put into danger. No release date has been set for this release.