‘Primitive War’ Sets VOD Release October 3 via Samuel Goldwyn Films

Posted on September 13, 2025 by admin

Samuel Goldwyn Films will release Primitive War on VOD platforms October 3, following a limited U.S. theatrical run in August that saw sold-out screenings and strong audience response.

Directed by Luke Sparke (Occupation), the dinosaur Vietnam War thriller stars Ryan Kwanten (True Blood), Tricia Helfer (Battlestar Galactica), Nick Wechsler (The Boys), and Jeremy Piven (Entourage). Based on Ethan Pettus’ novel, the film follows a special forces unit sent on a search-and-rescue mission in 1968 Vietnam, only to discover a hidden valley crawling with prehistoric predators.

The project drew attention earlier this year at San Diego Comic-Con, where Sparke and the cast appeared in Ballroom 20 to preview footage for fans, a rare showcase for an independent production.

“Primitive War grossed over a million dollars in its limited U.S. release with a 90% audience Popcornmeter and positive reactions across social media,” SGF president Peter Goldwyn said in announcing the VOD rollout.

Primitive War will be available digitally across North America starting October 3.

Comic-Con 2025 Panels Highlight Creative Talent Behind Daredevil, Minecraft, Lil Kev, and More

Posted on July 29, 2025 by admin

At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, Impact24 PR hosted a series of panels spotlighting the creatives behind major projects like Daredevil: Born Again, Minecraft, Agatha All Along, and Kevin Hart’s Lil Kev.

In the “Fan Favorites” panel, editors, composers, and VFX leads discussed shaping the tone of high-profile productions. Composer Michael Paraskevas explained how Agatha All Along shifted from the typical Marvel sound toward eerie string and guitar combinations, while Snow White composer Jeff Morrow and Daredevil editor Stephanie Filo reflected on genre-specific approaches to storytelling.

“From Script to Screen” offered insight into the collaborative process behind animation and live-action titles, with Looney Tunes composer Joshua Moshier emphasizing the importance of syncing music to hand-drawn motion. Meanwhile, the “Hollywood Game Changers” panel focused on representation, with Sue Obeidi of MPAC sharing her work on authentic Muslim portrayals in shows like Deli Boys.

The series concluded with Lil Kev, a look at Kevin Hart’s childhood brought to life through animation. Executive producer Matthew Claybrooks highlighted the show’s focus on community and humor over hardship.

Across the board, the panels offered fans a glimpse into the creative engines driving today’s most talked-about projects.

Peacock Brings Twisted Metal Season 2 to Comic-Con with Sneak Peek and Bumper Car Chaos

Posted on July 27, 2025 by admin

Peacock rolled into San Diego Comic-Con with high energy on Thursday, previewing Twisted Metal Season 2 with a fan-filled panel and a demolition derby-style bumper car experience. The upcoming season of the post-apocalyptic action-comedy premieres July 31 with three new episodes, followed by weekly drops through August.

Cast members Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, and Anthony Carrigan joined executive producers Michael Jonathan Smith and Asad Qizilbash in Ballroom 20 to discuss what’s ahead. The conversation hinted at bigger stakes and new characters, including the introduction of Calypso, a twisted figure at the center of the deadly vehicular tournament that drives the show’s second season arc.

After the panel, fans were invited to a Twisted Metal-themed activation where show-inspired bumper cars recreated the mayhem of the series. Mackie and Beatriz made surprise appearances, even handing out PlayStation 5 consoles to a few attendees.

Season 2 picks up as John and Quiet enter a lethal competition filled with explosive rivalries and returning threats, including the masked killer Sweet Tooth and John’s estranged sister, now known as Dollface. The show, a blend of dark humor and chaotic action, continues its reinterpretation of the classic PlayStation franchise.

New episodes of Twisted Metal stream Thursdays on Peacock through August 28.

Spartacus: House of Ashur Panel Brings Blood, Memory, and Laughter to Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

By Armando

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On Saturday, July 26, 2025, Spartacus: House of Ashur stormed into San Diego Comic-Con with a packed panel in the Indigo Ballroom at the Hilton Bayfront. The event featured showrunner Steven S. DeKnight alongside stars Nick E. Tarabay (Ashur), Graham McTavish (Korris), Tenika Davis (Achillia), Jordi Webber (Tarchon), Jamaica Vaughan (Hilara), and Jaime Slater (Cornelia). Liam McIntyre, who played Spartacus in the original series, served as moderator.
McIntyre opened the panel by asking the audience for a round of applause in honor of Andy Whitfield, the original Spartacus who passed away in 2011, to which fans responded with a long ovation.

The teaser trailer for the series revealed Ashur’s return in an alternate history where his betrayal earned him ownership of the ludus. “What if betrayal wasn’t a sin, but currency?” DeKnight teased, hinting at the show’s mix of gladiatorial spectacle and political intrigue.

Asked whether the new series would match the notorious tone of the original, DeKnight smirked: “If you’re wondering if House of Ashur is going to be as sexy as Spartacus… I think you already know the answer.”

The panel mixed heartfelt tributes with bawdy jokes and playful banter among the cast, giving fans a taste of the chaotic energy they can expect when Spartacus: House of Ashur premieres on Starz this winter.

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AMC Expands Anne Rice Universe with The Vampire Lestat and Talamasca at Comic-Con

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

AMC brought fresh updates from its Anne Rice Immortal Universe to San Diego Comic-Con, spotlighting the next chapter of Interview with the Vampire, now titled The Vampire Lestat, alongside its new series Talamasca.

During the Vampire Lestat panel, cast members Sam Reid, Jacob Anderson, and Eric Bogosian joined showrunner Rolin Jones and composer Daniel Hart to preview the upcoming season. Along with returning actors Delainey Hayles and Assad Zaman, the series adds Jennifer Ehle (Gabriella), Ella Ballentine (Baby Jenks), Jeanine Serralles, Christopher Heyerdahl (Marius), and Damien Atkins (Magnus) to the ensemble. Bogosian, who plays journalist Daniel Molloy, will also appear in Talamasca, creating the franchise’s first crossover character.

Later, AMC introduced Talamasca, a series focused on a secret society that monitors supernatural activity. Executive producers Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, and Mark Lafferty were joined by stars Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Celine Buckens. A teaser trailer and a first scene were shown. The show will premiere October 26 at 9PM ET/PT.

Both series are part of AMC’s expanding Immortal Universe, following the critical success of Interview with the Vampire, which has earned multiple award nominations and back-to-back seasons with high acclaim.

See the teaser trailer for Anne Rice’s Talamasca below:

“The Rookie”: Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Reveal Season 8 Surprises at Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

By Armando

“The Rookie”: Nathan Fillion at Comic-Con 2025
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“The Rookie”: Nathan Fillion and Alexi Hawley Reveal Season 8 Surprises at Comic-Con 2025

Nathan Fillion and showrunner Alexi Hawley appeared at San Diego Comic-Con on July 26, 2025, to discuss The Rookie Season 8. Early in the panel, Zander Hawley surprised the crowd with a playful serenade, setting a lighthearted tone before the big reveal: the season premiere was filmed in Prague.

Fillion likened the shoot to Casino Royale, saying, “It felt like we were making Casino Royale,” and joked that John Nolan “becomes James Bond for a day.”

Hawley acknowledged it was unusual for a network drama to film overseas but said the team embraced the challenge. Fillion also shared that shooting in Los Angeles has become tricky as fans often interrupt takes with shouts of support, something he called both a challenge and a gift.

Looking ahead, Hawley teased an undercover storyline for Lucy Chen, while Fillion expressed hopes that Pete Davidson might return as Peter Nolan. With a grin, Fillion closed by saying, “Let’s Grey’s Anatomy this b**ch.”

The Rookie Season 8 will premiere in 2026 on ABC.

AMC Reveals Premiere Date for Anne Rice’s Talamasca and Eric Bogosian’s Return at Comic-Con

Posted on July 26, 2025 by admin

By Armando

AMC Reveals Premiere Date for Anne Rice’s Talamasca and Eric Bogosian’s Return at Comic-Con
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AMC Reveals Premiere Date for Anne Rice’s Talamasca and Eric Bogosian’s Return at Comic-Con

AMC Networks confirmed at San Diego Comic-Con that Anne Rice’s Talamasca: The Secret Order will premiere Sunday, October 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on AMC and AMC+.

During the Anne Rice Immortal Universe presentation in Ballroom 20, executive producers Mark Johnson, John Lee Hancock, and Mark Lafferty joined series stars Nicholas Denton, William Fichtner, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Celine Buckens to unveil the first teaser trailer and footage from the debut episode. The session also featured a surprise appearance by Eric Bogosian, who will reprise his Interview With the Vampire role as Daniel Molloy in the new series.

Talamasca centers on a clandestine organization that monitors supernatural beings across the globe, witches, vampires, and others hidden in plain sight. The series is produced by AMC Studios and executive produced by Hancock (The Blind Side), Lafferty (Halt and Catch Fire), Johnson, Tom Williams, Christopher Rice, and the late Anne Rice. Elizabeth McGovern and Jason Schwartzman also appear.

The panel additionally previewed The Vampire Lestat, the next chapter of AMC’s Interview With the Vampire, which returns following two critically acclaimed seasons.

“Primitive War” Brings Soldiers, Dinosaurs, and Big Laughs to Comic-Con

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

By Armando

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Ballroom 20 was packed as director Luke Sparke hit the stage with Ryan Kwanten, Tricia Helfer, Nick Wechsler, and Jeremy Piven, joined by moderator Brandon Davis, to talk Primitive War, an independent Australian film that pits Vietnam War soldiers against dinosaurs. Seeing it on one of Comic-Con’s biggest stages was a rare sight for an indie.

Based on Ethan Pettus’ novel, the film follows Vulture Squad in 1968 as they’re sent to track down missing Green Berets. Instead, they find a remote valley crawling with prehistoric predators. It’s part war movie, part creature feature. “Primitive War” stomps into theaters in Australia and the U.S. on August 21.

Sparke, who also wrote and edited the film, said the story had to feel real before the dinosaurs showed up. The cast trained together and filmed in rough Australian locations to sell that grit. Kwanten admitted he picked a Southern accent before reading the script. Helfer got a laugh with a quick Battlestar Galactica reference, and Piven praised Sparke’s go-it-alone style, joking, “this movie costs $11, and it’s all his imagination.”

Fans got a look at new footage showing tense recon missions, chaotic firefights, and plenty of dinosaur chaos. It ended with the line: “This ain’t no walk in the park,” which got a knowing laugh from the crowd.

With millions of trailer views already, Primitive War is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about dino movie.

“Upload” Cast Brings Humor and Heart to Comic-Con Farewell Panel

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

“Upload” Cast Brings Humor and Heart to Comic-Con Farewell Panel
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By Armando

The cast and creators of Amazon Prime Video’s sci-fi comedy hit “Upload” took the the Comic-Con stage Friday, celebrating the show’s journey, and teasing what’s to come in its fourth and final season. The actors spoke about the show’s exploration of identity, technology, and human connection.

Moderated by The Office’s Brian Baumgartner, the panel featured creator Greg Daniels alongside stars Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Allegra Edwards and Kevin Bigley, for a fast-paced, funny and at times emotional look back at the show’s exploration of identity, technology, and human connection.

A sneak peek from Season 4 was screened for fans, featuring Alicia (Zainab Johnson) in a hilariously unexpected new role.

One particularly memorable moment came when Amell, Allo, and Edwards rolled up sleeves to show off matching tattoos they got after filming wrapped.

The cast reflected on how their characters had changed, from Ingrid’s evolution beyond a high-maintenance villain to Luke’s surprising emotional depth beneath the comic relief.

Toward the end, Daniels revealed the cover of a new comic book titled Prefera, a digital-afterlife-themed story he’s working on with artist Tom Hoskisson and writer Izzy Kadish. The comic’s concept appears to echo Upload’s core ideas.

The most emotional moment came from Andy Allo, who paused to acknowledge how long the journey had been: “Seven years later, we’re finally here,” she said. “And we get to finish this with all of you.”

Upload Season 4 premieres August 25.

‘Gen V’ Season 2 Brings Surprises and Cameos to Comic-Con 2025

Posted on July 25, 2025 by admin

By Armando

Ballroom 20 lit up Friday afternoon as Gen V stormed into Comic-Con with an electrifying panel. Cast members joined showrunner Michele Fazekas to debut the Season 2 trailer, packed with crowd-pleasing reveals, including surprise cameos from The Boys. Erin Moriarty’s Starlight and Chace Crawford’s The Deep drew cheers, while Black Noir II made a brief but notable appearance.

Fazekas confirmed that Gen V picks up right after The Boys Season 4, with Homelander now ruling America. “Now we get to see what that looks like,” she said, hinting at tensions both on campus and nationwide as resistance begins to stir.

New characters were also revealed, including Hamish Linklater’s unsettling Dean Cipher and Ethan Slater as the university’s namesake, Dr. Thomas Godolkin. The trailer also showed off Zach McGowan’s Dogknott, briefly, and violently.

One of the panel’s most emotional moments came as the cast honored the late Chance Perdomo. Rather than recast, the show wrote his character Andre out, with a heartfelt “For Andre” line in the trailer delivered by Sean Patrick Thomas.

The hour ended on a high with a surprise peek at The Boys Season 5, teasing grotesque new supes and unexpected appearances by Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins.

Gen V Season 2 premieres September 17 on Prime Video.