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First Details On Horror Web Series Directed By Tom Savini and George Romero’s Daughter
Yes, the legendary makeup effects artist is back in the director’s chair!
As revealed on social media this week by Tom Savini and his team, Savini has stepped behind the camera for a new horror web series that just began filming, with episodes directed by Savini himself along with Robert Tinnell and Tina Romero, George Romero’s daughter.
The series is a collaboration between George Romero’s filmmaking program and Savini’s makeup effects program, both offered by PA’s Douglas Education Center.
“Cant reveal too much, but prepare yourself for magic tricks, violence, revenge, and horror in the style of a silent film,” Savini teased over on Instagram.
“Imagine Oldboy shot as a silent film starring Lon Chaney Sr. It’s violent AF!!!” actor Jason Baker also teased in a tweet.
Robert Tinnell wrote and produces the web series.
Had a blast being directed by @thetomsavini for a new web series. Imagine Oldboy shot as a silent film starring Lon Chaney Sr. It’s violent AF!!! by Robert Tinnell with episodes directed by Tinnell , @thetomsavini, & George A. Romero’s insanely talented daughter @TINAROMERO pic.twitter.com/n0NWa1P7sq
— Jason Baker (@bakingjason) January 15, 2018
#BTS shots of this awesome project I acted in for George Romero’s Filmmaking program and @thetomsavini Special FX program at @douglasedcenter. It was a privilege to be directed by two incredible directors @TINAROMERO and Robert Tinnell.#georgeromero #tomsavini #pittsburgh pic.twitter.com/tO4uAdBOVT
— Mandy Simpson (@SandyMimpson) January 3, 2018
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“Star Wars: The Acolyte” – First Poster for Disney+ Series Teases a Bloody Horror Vibe
Disney+ is bringing a mystery-thriller vibe to the Star Wars Universe with upcoming series “The Acolyte,” and a bloody official poster has been unleashed this morning.
Additionally, we’ve learned “Star Wars: The Acolyte” will premiere on June 4. Check out the official art below, which replaces a lightsaber beam with a streak of blood…
Bloody violence in the Star Wars Universe? It’s about time! The poster’s tagline reads, “In an age of light… a darkness rises.” Expect the show’s official trailer tomorrow, March 19.
Joining Amandla Stenberg (The Hate U Give) are Emmy Award-winner Lee Jung-jae (Squid Game), Manny Jacinto (Nine Perfect Strangers), Dafne Keen (His Dark Materials), Jodie Turner-Smith (Queen & Slim), Rebecca Henderson (Inventing Anna), Charlie Barnett (Russian Doll), Dean-Charles Chapman (1917), and Carrie-Anne Moss (The Matrix).
“The Acolyte” is a mystery-thriller that will take viewers into a galaxy of shadowy secrets and emerging dark-side powers in the final days of the High Republic era.
A former Padawan reunites with her Jedi Master to investigate a series of crimes, but the forces they confront are more sinister than they ever anticipated.
The High Republic saw the Jedi Order at its prime, centuries prior to the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
“The Acolyte” comes from creator, showrunner, and executive producer Leslye Headland (Russian Doll). The executive producers are Kathleen Kennedy, Simon Emanuel, Jeff F. King, and Jason Micallef. Rayne Roberts and Damian Anderson are producing.
“Star Wars: The Acolyte” will stream exclusively on Disney+.
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