Tiff’s Midnight Madness program turned 25 this year, and for two and half decades, the hardworking programers have gathered some of the strangest, most terrifying, wild, intriguing and downright entertaining films from around the world. From dark comedies to Japanese gore-fests and indie horror gems, the Midnight Madness program hasn’t lost its edge as one the leading showcases of genre cinema. In its 25-year history, Midnight Madness has introduced adventurous late-night moviegoers to such cult faves as Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused and Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs. But what separates Midnight Madness from, say, Montreal’s three and half week long genre festival Fantasia, is that Tiff selects only ten films to make the cut. In other words, these programmers don’t mess around. Last week I decided that I would post reviews of my personal favourite films that screened in past years. And just like the Tiff programmers,...
- 9/18/2013
- by Ricky
- SoundOnSight
It didn’t take long for Amazon to show that it’s really getting behind its original programming theory. It doesn’t seem that long since we were running through the pilots and filling out polls, but Amazon is already saying it wants to see more, and continue on this road.
Five more shows aimed at children will produce pilots in the hopes of getting a series green light, and like the last set of children’s programming, these look like they’ll be great shows. From massively prestigious pedigrees in the business to someone Amazon found through their open submission process, there’s a lot to look forward to here. Amazon Studios kids shows were the best part of the initial run of pilots for me, and I think they may be aiming to make a real push into the market with these additional titles.
Of course, all of...
Five more shows aimed at children will produce pilots in the hopes of getting a series green light, and like the last set of children’s programming, these look like they’ll be great shows. From massively prestigious pedigrees in the business to someone Amazon found through their open submission process, there’s a lot to look forward to here. Amazon Studios kids shows were the best part of the initial run of pilots for me, and I think they may be aiming to make a real push into the market with these additional titles.
Of course, all of...
- 8/2/2013
- by Marc Eastman
- AreYouScreening.com
From outer space to “normal street,” five new series optioned by Amazon Studios will take children on journeys of wonder, laughter, and creative exploration.
Amazon Studios today announced that it will be producing five pilots for Prime Instant Video, including its first for 6- to 11-year-olds. The children’s series were created by established writers such as Duane Capizzi (Transformers Prime), as well as a newcomer discovered via Amazon Studios’ open-door development process.
The pilots will stream on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM in the U.K. for customers to watch, provide feedback, and help determine which shows should be produced as series.
“We’re very excited to be able to introduce these original ideas and their talented creators to Amazon customers. After the success of our first pilots, we look forward to getting lots more fantastic feedback from kids and parents,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “For...
Amazon Studios today announced that it will be producing five pilots for Prime Instant Video, including its first for 6- to 11-year-olds. The children’s series were created by established writers such as Duane Capizzi (Transformers Prime), as well as a newcomer discovered via Amazon Studios’ open-door development process.
The pilots will stream on Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM in the U.K. for customers to watch, provide feedback, and help determine which shows should be produced as series.
“We’re very excited to be able to introduce these original ideas and their talented creators to Amazon customers. After the success of our first pilots, we look forward to getting lots more fantastic feedback from kids and parents,” said Roy Price, Director of Amazon Studios. “For...
- 7/31/2013
- Hollywonk
Nickelodeon Greenlights Fourth Season Of Yo Gabba Gabba!
The Magic Store And W!Ldbrain Entertainment Re-team To Produce 13 New Episodes Of The Critically Acclaimed Series
Production to Commence this Summer
From the Press Release:
New York – (March 11, 2011) - Nickelodeon has picked up 13 new half-hour episodes of the critically acclaimed live-action preschool series, Yo Gabba Gabba! W!Ldbrain Entertainment, the award-winning entertainment company and one of the world’s foremost producers of animation will re-team with Yo Gabba Gabba! co-creators Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz of The Magic Store to produce a fourth season of the critically acclaimed series for Nickelodeon. Production will commence this summer in Los Angeles.
Season four will feature an exciting new roster of musical talent and celebrities for the “Super Music Friends Show” and “Dancey Dance” segments. DJ Lance Rock and the colorful cast of characters will reprise their roles, along with Biz Markie (Biz’s...
The Magic Store And W!Ldbrain Entertainment Re-team To Produce 13 New Episodes Of The Critically Acclaimed Series
Production to Commence this Summer
From the Press Release:
New York – (March 11, 2011) - Nickelodeon has picked up 13 new half-hour episodes of the critically acclaimed live-action preschool series, Yo Gabba Gabba! W!Ldbrain Entertainment, the award-winning entertainment company and one of the world’s foremost producers of animation will re-team with Yo Gabba Gabba! co-creators Christian Jacobs and Scott Schultz of The Magic Store to produce a fourth season of the critically acclaimed series for Nickelodeon. Production will commence this summer in Los Angeles.
Season four will feature an exciting new roster of musical talent and celebrities for the “Super Music Friends Show” and “Dancey Dance” segments. DJ Lance Rock and the colorful cast of characters will reprise their roles, along with Biz Markie (Biz’s...
- 3/12/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
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