Seraph Films Releases THE NIGHTMARE GALLERY
Seraph Films and AWOL Studios are thrilled to release The Nightmare Gallery, starring Amber Benson (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Kevin Chamberlin (Road to Perdition, Jessie), and Mat Devine (Kill Hannah lead singer) via on demand platforms on June 18th. The movie follows Benson as a renowned anthropology professor investigating the unexplained disappearance of her star pupil. A mysterious collection of occult artifacts leads her on a dark, DaVinci Code-esque journey toward an unspeakable truth that threatens her career, her wife, and her sanity.
Red Bull Premieres WRONGCHILDE Debut Album
Equal parts hopeless romantic and just a bit emotionally twisted, like a John Hughes soundtrack for Donnie Darko, Wrongechild arrives with the debut album, “Gold Blooded.'
Mat Devine Premieres Cover of LOVE IS A BATTLEFIELD, feat. Morgan Kibby
Mat Devine, the Kill Hannah frontman, is taking a break from his day job of throbbing rock jams in favor of Wrongchilde's dark romance. Not to be confused with Kanye's dark twisted fantasy, Devine's version is emotionally wrought, stocked with heartbreak, loss, and yeah, tons of love. The band's self-financed debut album Gold Blooded drops this August, but luckily, we've got a taste of what to expect right here.
EXCLUSIVE: SPIDER-MAN Cast Members Say 'New Script GREAT!'
We've gotten word that on Sunday cast members were given a chance to give their thoughts on the new script with work by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Glen Berger and that rehearsals begin today with all of the principles for Act 1 of the new script with the first read thrus and staging taking place with Phil and the leads, while Chase Brock will simultaneously begin working on his new choreography with the ensemble.
EXCLUSIVE: New SPIDER-MAN Script Gets First Reading Today
The cast was also informed tonight that the first reading of the new script would take place Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM. We're told that no cast members have yet seen the new script, which will not be given out till 1:15 PM tomorrow before the reading takes place. It's the scheduling of Friday's reading that made the telling of the cast tonight about the Greek chorus being cut. Also to be noted, only the leads have been called at the current time, and not the ensemble.
EXCLUSIVE: SPIDER-MAN Cast to Read Through New Script Friday
Update: The cast was also informed tonight that the first reading of the new script would take place tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 PM. We're told that no cast members have yet seen the new script, which will not be given out till 1:15 PM tomorrow before the reading takes place. It's tomorrow's reading that made the telling of the cast tonight about the Greek chorus being cut.
EXCLUSIVE: SPIDER-MAN's 'Geeks' to Be Cut From Show
There's just as much drama going on behind the scenes ofSPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark as there is on the stage. There's been news this week that Julie Taymor's deal has not yet been completed and cast member, T.V. Carpio (Arachne) suffered a whiplash injury and additional stoppages. Also, first reported exclusively by BroadwayWorld.com this morning, it's now been officially announced that choreographer Chase Brock has joined the SPIDER-MAN: Turn Off the Dark team.
The company was introduced to Brock tonight at a pre-show company meeting. Also at that meeting, they were informed that amongst the many changes that would be coming to the show in the weeks to come, the Geek Chorus who narrate much of the show now would be cut entirely from the new version of the production. The Geek Chorus was played by Gideon Glick, Jonathan Schwartz, Mat Devine, Alice Lee.
RIALTO CHATTER: SPIDEY Pushes Opening Back to January
As BroadwayWorld reported last night, according to the NY Times, the Broadway run of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark was rumored to be postponed once again; this time, because of safety issues. inspectors from The New York Department of Labor visited the Foxwoods Theatre to take a look at the flying devices and methods being used. Because they saw only some of the dozens of aerial stunts in the show, delays in the opening are likely. If the Department of Labor approves of the rest of the stunts in the next 10 days, then performances will begin on November 14.
RIALTO CHATTER: Safety Issues to Postpone SPIDER-MAN Again?
According to the NY Times, the Broadway run of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark might be postponed once again; this time, because of safety issues. As reported previously, inspectors from The New York Department of Labor payed a visit to the Foxwoods Theatre to take a look at the flying devices and methods being used. Because they saw only some of the dozens of aerial stunts in the show, delays in the opening are likely. If the Department of Labor approves of the rest of the stunts in the next 10 days, then performances will begin on November 4.
NY Labor Department Inspectors to Visit SPIDEY Rehearsal
The New York Times reports this afternoon that a second SPIDER-MAN performer has come forward to report an injury as a result of the show's complicated stunts. This second performer - who is remaining anonymous - claims to have broken both feet during the same catapult stunt from which Kevin Aubin broke both wrists, as BroadwayWorld reported earlier today.
2nd SPIDEY Actor Speaks Out on Stunt Injury
The New York Times reports this afternoon that a second SPIDER-MAN performer has come forward to report an injury as a result of the show's complicated stunts. This second performer - who is remaining anonymous - claims to have broken both feet during the same catapult stunt from which Kevin Aubin broke both wrists, as BroadwayWorld reported earlier today.
STAGE TUBE: SPIDEY Gets Stan Lee's Seal of Approval
Spider-Man co-creator Stan Lee recently stopped by the Foxwoods Theatre to take in a rehearsal of SPIDER-MAN: TURN OFF THE DARK and chat with the company. Click below to hear just why Lee was so impressed with the production, and why he can't wait to see the show - yes - 100 times.
Inside SPIDER-MAN Rehearsal - Details Revealed!
Recently, the Associated Press was invited inside the Foxwoods Theatre to observe SPIDER-MAN in rehearsal. As reported on ABC News today, reporter Mark Kennedy reveals that the production will feature '41 cast members, 18 orchestra members and about 18 new songs by U2's Bono and the Edge.' The spared-no-expense 60M production also features a circular conveyor belt and high-intensity arial choreography by Cirque du Soliel.
STAGE TUBE: U2 Previews SPIDER-MAN's 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Tour!
On September 10, Spider-Man Reeve Carney introduced the first song from the upcoming Broadway show, 'Boy Falls From the Sky' on Good Morning America. Carney performed the song, composed by Bono and The Edge at the Hudson Theatre in the Millennium Hotel, with the performance broadcast live during the 8am-9am hour. While on their 360 Tour in Portugal, Bono and The Edge themselves treated fans to their rendition of the song. Click below to watch!