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[TV] Weird! “Scream” Is Headed To TV! Wes Craven In Talks To Direct

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Posted by EvanDickson on April 25, 2013 @ 3:40pm
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New has just hit that MTV is moving forward with an official pilot order for “Scream”, per THR. This comes after nearly a year of speculation, but now it seems all but pre-determined that this thing will actually be shot. Will we ever see it? IE, will it make it to series? My guess is yes – it’s too well known of a property for MTV to not test the waters on it (unless they find the pilot to be atrocious, but I’m guessing they won’t).

Wes Craven is in discussions to come back to direct the pilot, which will be an hour-long. It appears as though Kevin Williamson will not be returning since MTV is currently taking meetings with other writers. This also probably means the death of Scream 5.

There’s no word on if any of the original cast will be back. My guess is they certainly wouldn’t star, but we might see a cameo here and there.

Dimension Films will co-produce. If “Scream” receives a series order it will hit in late summer 2014.

Meet the “Ash-a-Likes”! 10 Famous Character Inspired By Ashley J. Williams!

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Posted by Evan Saathoff on March 21, 2013 @ 7:44am
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Even before Sam Raimi and company fully defined the character in Evil Dead II, Ash was always a strange hero. For much of the more seriously minded The Evil Dead, we see Ash cowering in the background while the more manly Scotty takes care of business. It’s only when Scotty finds defeat (and rape?) at the hands of some Evil Dead trees that Ash finally steps up to the plate.

That’s pretty much how he’s been ever since. We know Ash as a mouthy idiot who can dish out violence but is just as likely to talk tough and run away from it (when he’s not getting knocked around and abused like a rag doll, that is). We love Ash, but he’s not the only character of this type. There are many other Ash-a-Likes out there, some knowing ripoffs, others mere coincidences.

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What Your Horror Tie-In Halloween Costume Says About You…

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Posted by Evan Saathoff on October 11, 2012 @ 10:09am
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You love horror. Naturally, you want to show that love on Halloween, the one day a year when you can dress like a psychotic killer and still look relatively normal.

But beware what costume you choose.

Each character says something about you as a person which you might not feel comfortable sharing with the rest of the world. Here are just ten costumes and the secrets about you they could reveal. READ MORE

WHY NOT REVIEW: ‘Scream 4′ The ‘Most Heart-Stopping Sequel In Franchise To Date’!

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Posted by THEoDEAD on April 14, 2011 @ 8:25pm
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One of my earliest memories of the Slasher film sub-genre (though not my first, that honor went to Carpenter’s “HALLOWEEN”) was my parents renting a VHS copy of Wes Craven’s (“A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET”, “THE LAST HOUSE ON THE LEFT”) genre riffing, completely self-aware industry oddity, “SCREAM”. I was 8, and from the now classic opening frames of a young Drew Barrymore being chased down and brutally murdered just a few short feet from her unaware parents by the infamous Ghostface (A moment, that admittedly at my young age, scared the living crap out of me), to the unforgettable finale, I knew once and for all that horror would forever be in my blood.

Now this isn’t to say that as I walked into the press-screening I didn’t have my reservations. I, like many, look back at the sequels with the same melancholy feelings and mixed emotions. “SCREAM 2” was a passable effort at making Neve Campbell (Sidney Prescott), David Arquette (Deputy Dewey Riley), and Gale Weathers (Courtney Cox) household names of the genre, while “SCREAM 3” was an almost entirely abysmal attempt to wrap-up what at the time was the most successful slasher trilogy fans had been offered since the Golden Years of old. With those thoughts in mind I watched with hopeful reservations as the opening credits rolled. Read on for the skinny…

WARNING: The Following Review May Contain Minor Spoilers

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 22, 2011 @ 5:42pm
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Alright kiddies, Bloody Disgusting has got your first ever look at a trio of clips from Wes Craven’s Scream 4, Dimension Films’ franchise revival that hopes to bring on a fresh new trilogy.

In theaters April 15, “Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courtney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.”

Take a Stab at the First 3 Clips from Scream 4!!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 18, 2011 @ 8:05pm
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We just now got our hands on a brand new image from Scream 4, Wes Craven’s sequel arriving in theaters April 15 from Dimension Films.

The new pic features Ghostface with his trusted bloodied knife.

In addition, Dimension provided us with an HD look at the first TV Spot now on airwaves.

“Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courtney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.”

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 17, 2011 @ 9:25pm
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Thanks to BD regular ‘JayKah’ who just sent us the following new image from Scream 4, Wes Craven’s sequel arriving in theaters April 15 from Dimension Films.

The new pic features Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) in what appears to be a hell of a pickle.

A Beaten and Bruised Dewey in New Scream 4 Still

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 17, 2011 @ 4:33pm
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The other night Dimension Films secretly released a slew of uber-violent lo-res stills from Wes Craven’s Scream 4 that brought us new look at Ghostface, and the bloody mess he leaves behind. This morning we got our hands on hi-res versions of all five and figured some of you might like them to use at backgrounds on your PC/Mac.

Click HERE for our full batch of hi-res imagery!

Scream 4 Hit Whoring: Hi Res Look at Crazy Violent Stills!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 17, 2011 @ 4:37am
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Dimension Films has begun airing TV Spots for Wes Craven’s Scream 4, Ghostface’s triumphant return to theaters on April 15. Inside you’ll find the ad with many more planned down the pipeline.

In addition, ~~the studio has launched~~ a pretty fun fan made viral website was launched for Woodsboro High, Sidney Prescott’s old school that will also act as a device to introduce us to the “new” teens.

The site is loaded with all sorts of goodies that are sure to keep the avid Scream fan busy for quite some time. If the news would stop pouring in I personally wouldn’t mind taking a peak around for a few minutes. Feel free to post your own personal discoveries in the comments below.
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Special Feature: ‘Scream 4,’ Slicing Into New Rules & Conventions

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Posted by Chris Eggertsen on March 16, 2011 @ 3:37pm
Category: Movies / Editorials

In the decade-plus period of time that has passed since the release of Scream 3, there’s no doubt that the horror landscape has changed significantly. In the intervening years we’ve witnessed the rise of the torture porn craze, seen a resurgence in “found footage”/shaky-cam horror, and watched helplessly as a seemingly unyielding series of remakes cluttered up our local multiplexes.

Given all of these developments, the makers of Scream 4 (releasing April 15th!) have been handed a wealth of new rules and conventions to work with, and in the following feature B-D’s Chris Eggertsen takes a look at some of the most significant ones – along with examples of the films that utilized them – that may or may not make an appearance in the upcoming sequel.

See inside for the full list, and study it carefully. Remember, knowledge is power.

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 14, 2011 @ 6:50am
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Over the course of production there were a flurry of rumors that genre writer Ehren Kruger (The Ring, The Ring Two, Blood and Chocolate, The Skeleton Key, Scream 3) had come aboard to rewrite much of Kevin Williamson’s Scream 4 script. While it was more rumor than fact, no party ever really openly spoke about the situation.

Now that Craven is is post production, with an April 15 release date in sight, the iconic director opened up to UK mag Total Film and revealed exactly what went down on set in Ann Arbor, Michigan. You’ll find the full story inside…
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‘Scream 4′ Website Launches With a Game of Cat and Mouse

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 04, 2011 @ 3:36pm
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Marketing has officially hit full speed as Dimension Films just launched the official website for Wes Craven’s Scream 4. Unlike most initial launches, the site is already built up and connected through Facebook where you can play a game of cat and mouse with Sidney and her “friends”. Go forth and have some fun, it’s Friday!

The buzz surrounding Scream 4 is at an all time high. Earlier this year we posted the first in depth raving review that said the movie was incredibly violent, with that confirmed through the film’s newly announced R-rating. Even through rumors of some troubles on set, and with the script, I think we’re all willing pretty excited for April 15.
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A Quartet of New Hi-Res ‘Scream 4′ Stills!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 03, 2011 @ 6:03pm
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We just now scored a quartet of new hi-res images from Dimension Films’ Scream 4 that feature a new look at Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox, as well as Rory Culkin, Erik Knudsen, Nico Tortorella, and Alison Brie.

You can take a peak by reading inside. Don’t expect anything all too exciting.

In theaters April 15 from director Wes Craven, “Sidney Prescott (Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.”

A Quartet of New Hi Res Scream 4 Stills!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 02, 2011 @ 3:27pm
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I know this is big news to a lot of you, so in brief Wes Craven’s Scream 4 has been rated R “for strong bloody violence, language and some teen drinking.” Thanks to BD reader ‘JuLiaNNunezyoo12′ for the tip.

In theaters April 15 from Dimension Films, “Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courtney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.”

We heard the movie was crazy violent, so it’s nice to see the rating reflect that.
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Ghostface’s Signature Weapon Highlights Minimalist ‘Scream 4′ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on March 01, 2011 @ 4:22pm
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Included in Empire Magazine‘s forthcoming Scream 4 coverage, they’ve displayed a sweet piece of concept art for the Wes Craven-directed sequel as envisioned by artist Olly Moss. The poster is a minimalist approach to the franchise depicting Ghostface’s signature weapon.

In theaters April 15, Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell), now the author of a self-help book, returns home to Woodsboro on the last stop of her book tour. There she reconnects with Sheriff Dewey (David Arquette) and Gale (Courtney Cox), who are now married, as well as her cousin Jill (Emma Roberts) and her Aunt Kate (Mary McDonnell). Unfortunately Sidney’s appearance also brings about the return of Ghostface, putting Sidney, Gale, and Dewey, along with Jill, her friends, and the whole town of Woodsboro in danger.
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OMFG of the Day: A Stunning Behind-the-Scenes Photo of Ghostface in ‘Scream 4′

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 24, 2011 @ 4:25pm
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Fun World’s R.J. Torbert took to Twitter where he posted a truly astounding behind-the-scenes photo from Wes Craven’s Scream 4. The aforementioned image takes place between scenes and features Ghostface sitting on a roof patiently waiting. It’s just one of those shots that you see and say to yourself, “Wow!”

Hi-Res Dimension Takes a Stab at New ‘Scream 4′ Poster

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 16, 2011 @ 5:54pm
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I love when a studio is able to get creative with a poster without making it look cheesy. While the last Scream 4 one sheet channeled the original trilogy, the newest looks forward to a new decade, with new rules. It carries a profile look at ol’ Ghostface that smoothes out into blade, giving a little nod to “Stab” and the killer’s signature weapon. A+

Because, What’s a Day Without ‘Scream 4′ News?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 12, 2011 @ 5:23pm
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News? Well no, but director Wes Craven released a fun little behind-the-scene photo of himself working hard on editing Scream 4, which is set for release on April 15.

He teased Twitter followers with “Shhh… SCREAM4 Killer Revealed,” adding, “Gotcha!” for those who clicked through. Did you really think he was going to show you the killer? Come on now. Although, playing a game of semantics, he’s not lying as he does show a new look at Ghostface.

Because, Whats a Day Without Scream 4 News?

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Posted by Bloody Disgusting Staff on February 07, 2011 @ 10:15pm
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To kick off the New Year, Dimenion Films set up a slew of test-screenings for Wes Craven’s highly anticipated Scream 4. A few early, but incredibly vague reviews out of the showing were intensely positive, which I found hard to believe seeing that Craven flew back to Detroit for a few days of additional photography.

Since then, Craven has spoken out clearing the air that they were NOT reshoots, and that he was adding some sugar and spice to an already superior movie. This is standard practice from a director who gets back behind the camera. The truth is on film.

Anyways, Bloody Disgusting reader ‘KillorbeKilled’ was prevy to one of the test-screenings and was cool enough to send in his review. I’d say this is the first complete review that still is relatively spoiler-free. I have verified that our mystery writer was in fact at the screening. Knowing he enjoyed an early cut this much, Craven’s extra ingredients are sure to add more depth and flavor. How far away in April 15th again?

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 03, 2011 @ 4:00pm
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Director Wes Craven took to Twitter now that’s he’s hanging around set of Scream 4, which is currently under additional photography in Detroit, Michigan. He tweets, “Everyone’s a critic… even Ghostface,” before posting a behind-the-scenes look at Ghostface watching a scene on Craven’s monitor. Posting yet another pic, this time of some bloody props, he writes, “Warming up the Props!” Check out the second image inside.

Behind the Scenes of Scream 4 With Ghostface & Sharp Objects

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Posted by MrDisgusting on February 02, 2011 @ 8:15pm
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There’s a huge difference between reshoots and “additional photography”, which is why we clearly specify what’s taking place when a movie adds some new footage to the existing shoot. A lot of other websites don’t understand the difference, which is why directors get so frustrated with news leaking on “additional photography.” It’s not always a bad thing.

Wes Craven caught up with EW to explain what kind of filming took place on Scream 4 this past week in Michigan: “They’re not reshoots,” says Craven from the snowy set in Detroit. “We had a couple test screenings and we saw two scenes where they had moments you could add to and we just saw a spectacular opportunity. Bob [Weinstein] just said to me basically, `You go to your dark side and I’ll give you the money!’ [Laughs] The two scenes were really good, but we saw how they could be spectacular, so we thought, let’s just go for it. They were key moments of the script, so we just decided to go back and go for the grand slam on them.”

And as for reports that the ending was being retooled? Don’t believe it. “No, the ending is totally kick-ass,” says Craven. “We’re not gonna touch that. [The scenes being added to are] one scene that’s kind of in the late beginning and one scene that’s a little bit later.”

Now that this is laid to rest, can we can now focus on the April 15th release date? Please?
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Hi-Res Poster Debut: New Decade. New Rules. ‘Scream 4′!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2011 @ 7:04pm
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Well aren’t you lucky, two Scream 4 stories in a row! “New decade. New Rules.” The first official one sheet has been revealed for Wes Craven’s return to Woodsboro that continues the evolution of the Scream posters (it’s very similar to that of Scream 3). You can check it out by reading beyond the break.

The newest installment in the acclaimed franchise that ushered in a new wave of horror in the 1990s is written by series creator Kevin Williamson and directed by suspense master and director of the first trilogy, Wes Craven. Dimension Films will release in theaters on April 15.
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‘Scream 4′ Reshoots: Alison Brie to Cameo, Check Out An Image!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 31, 2011 @ 6:47pm
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Two weeks back news began to hit the Web that following a pair of test screenings, Wes Craven would be going back behind the camera for addition photography on Scream 4. The director confirmed reports via Twitter adding that “Community” and “Mad Men” star Alison Brie would be making a cameo, while also adding the following image. “@AlisonBrie gets ready for her close-up,” he wrote.

Scream 4 Reshoots: Alison Brie to Cameo, Check Out An Image!

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Posted by MrDisgusting on January 25, 2011 @ 11:42pm
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After a slew of test screenings on the East Coast, it looks like Wes Craven may be going back behind cameras to shoot additional film for Scream 4. On Location Vacations pointed out that one of their readers received a filming notice in Northville, MI (on Clement St. between 7 mile and Frederick) for Jan. 31 & Feb. 2 that simply listed a motion picture entitled “Z”. Anyone who was following the Scream 4 shoot last summer will remember much of the film was shot in Northville under the production name Z. Additional photography does not mean there are problems, sometime when the film is assembled they learn of soft spots that could be strengthened. Maybe they want more gore? Maybe they want a new ending? Who knows.
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