Nickelodeon's “Intergalactic Shorts Program” to Identify New Animation Talent

Nickelodeon is setting out to develop the next generation of animation talent through the launch of its new Intergalactic Shorts Program. With new leadership at Nick Animation, and a newly installed team driving its search for new talent, the Intergalactic Shorts Program is designed to identify original, comedy-driven content and nurture the voices and passionate storytellers behind them in a creative-led environment.

The Housing Market Will KILL YOU in The Maiden

Some horror films are cut and dry with simple themes of good and evil fighting for a foothold in our world. Others raise questions of morality. In The Maiden, we meet a real estate agent who would stand up to the terrors of a homicidal supernatural entity just to make a sale! In today's economy, that's 100% believable, though you'll agree her choice of cleaning attire may not be. SUSPENSION OF DISBELIEF!!

Michael Chaves wrote and directed the original short. The story was inspired by the real estate crash a few years ago. “I was fascinated by how corrupt it was,” said Chaves. “I’ve always loved haunted house stories, but I wanted some kind of a twist. I started wondering ‘what happens before the young family moves in? How was someone able sell something so evil?’ Dive in and watch for yourself...

Jane LA: A Portrait of Modern Madness

I used to spend a lot of time exploring horror films for Dread Central. Among the new and old creators, you would cross your fingers hoping for a genuine moment of creativity that could spark your imagination and not just leave you scratching your head. Within these hundreds of films were a select few scenes that stuck with me, usually involving the monstrous nature of humanity rather than a finely crafted piece of special effects with tooth and claw and a gaping maw. An ordinary human being doing something absolutely terrifying simply because they can will always send a chill down my spine faster than any creature lurking in the shadows. 

The Flying Man

Star Drunk: A Film Written and Acted..Drunk

In the fine tradition of celebrated authors and screenwriters who wrote amazing works of art while highly intoxicated, Chris R Wilson Films presents...Star Drunk...which is not a amazing work of art, but INSANELY funny and way more entertaining than Drunk History (for those who won't shut up about that damn show. WE ARE 3 FEET AWAY FROM FILMING OW, MY BALLS. I SWEAR IT!!) Sooo..hit the jump and make sure you are on your break at work because the insane laughter is sure to draw some attention..then prepare for a full blown series with leads dying from drinking too much. THE FUTURE IS NOW!!

Zombie Bitten Father Protects His Baby in "Cargo"

Thanks to Io9 for the tip

SDCC: Garth Ennis Premieres Stitched

Avatar Press and Mischief Maker Studios proudly announce that legendary comic book writer Garth Ennis will be premiering his short film, Stitched, at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday evening, July 21, at 8:15pm in the convention’s Room 6DE. Featuring Ennis’s debut as a filmmaker, Stitched blends supernatural horror with a contemporary war story, creating a terrifying landscape which will be explored further in an ongoing monthly comic book series.

The fifteen-minute long film is written and directed by Garth Ennis, best known as the writer of such best-selling comic books as Preacher, The Punisher, The Boys, and Crossed. A Mischief Maker Studios production, Stitched was produced by Brian Pulido, Francisca Pulido, and Ed Polgardy. Adam Goldfine served as Director of Photography, while both Garth Ennis and William Christensen, the founder of Avatar Press, served as Executive Producers.

In Stitched, three survivors of an American helicopter crash (played by actors Tank Jones, Lauren Alonzo, and Kate Kugler) struggle across the high mountains of Afghanistan. They’re injured, without food, water, or medicine, and moving through Taliban-controlled territory. Among the sun-bleached rocks, they discover something worse than enemy fighters: an ancient supernatural power – murderous, unstoppable, and serving a twenty-first century evil.

“I’ve been thinking about (directing films) for a number of years now,” says Ennis. “Ever since the interest in a Preacher film became more solid, and the options on it and The Boys were picked up. I've written screenplays and treatments for things like Crossed, but I haven't really devoted myself to a film project before, not the way I have with Stitched. I've always loved movies; my comics are much more heavily influenced by film and TV than they are by other comics. So having a go at this seems quite natural.”

Regarding the concept, Ennis says, “Stitched began as little more than a series of images, really – three little figures stumbling across a barren landscape, exhausted people struggling to survive, blood on the rocks of the mountains, and lots of frantic, close-in combat.” As production got underway, “you’re watching Taliban fighters, SAS troopers, and a U.S. helicopter crew wandering around in full uniform and equipment, AKs and M4s slung, Berettas holstered. It all started as words on the page and then translated to so much hard work and commitment.”

Hosting the premiere of Stitched at San Diego Comic-Con marks a first for the convention; although it regularly host panels featuring actors or sneak peak footage of upcoming films, SDCC has never previously premiered a film on-site. San Diego Comic-Con is the largest convention in the western hemisphere, drawing 130,000 attendees annually. With Ennis being a name brand in the comic book community, the convention anticipates that his one-evening-only film premiere will draw a maximum capacity crowd. San Diego Comic-Con attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase exclusive early release DVDs on site for an autographing opportunity with creator Garth Ennis.

The footage filmed for Stitched comprises the opening conflict of a script intended as a full-length feature film. The full Ennis-penned script will be the basis of the first story arc in the upcoming, ongoing comic book series. From the behind-the-scenes footage available on the DVD release, Ennis says, “Stitched is going to have legs beyond just this 15-minute short. Most immediately, we're going to launch a new comic drawn by the always-excellent Mike Wolfer. The first series will tell the complete story that the film only begins.” The first issue of the comic book series will be released in November alongside the nationwide Stitched DVD release.

Beware The Fists of The Iron Baby!!

In a world gone to hell...where X-Men are off chasing vampires and Rogue knocked boots with Sentry but we never even knew it happened. Seriously..they wrote that into Marvel cannon. ..I know..I was pissed too!! IN A WORLD where madness reigns and evil lurks around every corner on every street across the globe...ONE BABY will fight for your freedom. One Baby. An Iron Baby.



Tip of the invisible hat to ToysREvil for turning me on to this video! I probably shouldn't say "turn on" where babies are concerned though.

Street Fighter Legacy Short Film...FIGHT!!

Frosty over at Collider is a fan of all things geek, just as we are, and turned us on to a 3 minute film that, while a little silly (IMO), is still better than 90% of the animated and live action Street Fighter projects to date!



The main thing I can't get past it Ryu's size. The guy looks tiny and it throws me off. Also..eyebrows. Nuff said. Cinematography is beautiful and effects are top notch, so for three minutes out of your life, it is definitely worth it! Click the Collider link above for info on the project and two more "making of" vids.