"Pollywogs," the semi-autobiographical improvisational comedy that premiered at last year's Los Angeles Film Festival, is being released by Godigital beginning today on various VOD platforms, including Amazon Instant Video, Google Play, iTunes, PlayStation and Xbox. But there's one scene from the film that you can only see here -- because it was cut from the final version of the film. "Pollywogs" marks actor ("The Roost," "Young American Bodies") and producer ("Happy New Year") Karl Jacob's directorial debut (he co-directed with T. Arthur Cottam). Jacob also wrote the film and plays the lead character, Dylan, who, on the heels of a bitter breakup, returns home to Minnesota for a family reunion where he runs into his childhood sweetheart, Sarah (Kate Lyn Sheil, soon to be seen in season two of "House of Cards"). The deleted scene features "Girls" actor Alex Karpovsky as Dylan's friend who recently embraced his Judaism. Jacob...
- 2/11/2014
- by Paula Bernstein
- Indiewire
In the closing moments of "Happy New Year," writer-director K. Lorrel Manning's somber portrait of a despondent Iraq war veteran stuck in a ward for victims of post-traumatic stress disorder, fiction gives way to an unsettling truth: After nearly two hours of a close-up look at the burgeoning death wish afflicting Staff Sgt. Cole Lewis (Michael Cuomo), an end credit notes that approximately 18 U.S. veterans commit suicide each day -- and that, between 2010 and 2011, suicide was the leading cause of death among U.S. troops. Almost exclusively unfolding in hospital rooms, with nary a battle in sight, "Happy New Year" provides a rare glimpse into the darker ramifications of war that rarely take center stage in the national dialogue. This struggle has nothing to do with political motives or tactical movements, but rather the battle to retain sanity against impossible odds. While Manning adapted the material from his play,...
- 12/7/2012
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
It’s just about that time of year to pay tribute to our veterans and Shockya.com is honored to do so by debuting the poster for K. Lorrel Manning’s one-act play turned short film turned full feature, “Happy New Year.” The film stars Michael Cuomo as Sgt. Cole Lewis, a solider who returns home from Iraq and Afghanistan wounded, both physically and mentally. Lewis is forced to bunk down in the psych ward of a Veterans Hospital where his struggle to recover turns into a redefinition of self, a self that winds up providing an immense amount of hope to those around him – that is until Lewis comes face to [ Read More ]
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- 11/2/2012
- by Perri Nemiroff
- ShockYa
We've been talking about Barry Levinson's The Bay for a while, and up until now all we've been able to do is talk. However, we have just gotten our hands on some nice slices of disturbing to get you through your afternoon.
Below you'll find a photo montage from cinematographer Josh Nussbaum that's brimming with all kinds of crazy. Click on it to see it larger, and look for more on The Bay soon!
The film stars Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson has been working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, are producing.
Thanks to DC reader Avery for the heads-up.
Below you'll find a photo montage from cinematographer Josh Nussbaum that's brimming with all kinds of crazy. Click on it to see it larger, and look for more on The Bay soon!
The film stars Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson has been working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanaugh-Jones, are producing.
Thanks to DC reader Avery for the heads-up.
- 4/7/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Barry Levinson's The Bay is shooting as we speak and the ever-so-vigilant DC reader Avery sent us over information on this upcoming eco-thriller to share by the boatload!
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, are producing.
The news bites come from several different articles which appeared in The Georgetown Times. Dig on them below, and click here for a behind-the-scenes image gallery.
Extras from Andrews, Georgetown, Pawleys Island and Myrtle Beach showed their Blue Crab eating skills Tuesday as day two of...
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, are producing.
The news bites come from several different articles which appeared in The Georgetown Times. Dig on them below, and click here for a behind-the-scenes image gallery.
Extras from Andrews, Georgetown, Pawleys Island and Myrtle Beach showed their Blue Crab eating skills Tuesday as day two of...
- 2/10/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Barry Levinson's next flick is the parasitic creature feature The Bay. The film stars Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie". Check out the synopsis and we'll have much more on the film soon! Synopsis:
The quaint seaside town of Chesapeake Bay thrives on water it is the lifeblood of the community. When two biological researchers from France find a staggering level of toxicity in the water, they attempt to alert the mayor, but he refuses to create a panic in the docile town. As a result, a deadly plague is unleashed, turning the people of Chesapeake Bay into hosts for a mutant breed of parasites that take control of their minds, and eventually their bodies.
The quaint seaside town of Chesapeake Bay thrives on water it is the lifeblood of the community. When two biological researchers from France find a staggering level of toxicity in the water, they attempt to alert the mayor, but he refuses to create a panic in the docile town. As a result, a deadly plague is unleashed, turning the people of Chesapeake Bay into hosts for a mutant breed of parasites that take control of their minds, and eventually their bodies.
- 2/1/2011
- by brians
- GeekTyrant
A fresh plot crunch for Barry Levinson's new zombie eco-thriller The Bay has come our way and since we keep you guys abreast of every little thing, we figured we'd share!
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones are producing.
Synopsis
The quaint seaside town of Chesapeake Bay thrives on water it is the lifeblood of the community. When two biological researchers from France find a staggering level of toxicity in the water, they attempt to alert the mayor, but he refuses to...
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones are producing.
Synopsis
The quaint seaside town of Chesapeake Bay thrives on water it is the lifeblood of the community. When two biological researchers from France find a staggering level of toxicity in the water, they attempt to alert the mayor, but he refuses to...
- 2/1/2011
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
2010 has a banner year for We Love Soaps TV. We have enjoyed bringing you the hottest news stories, deepest interviews, classic clips, historical articles, and cutting edge indie soaps, 365 days of the year. We have relished the opportunity to witness, and at times be a part of, the changing landscape of the soap industry, both on and off-screen.
We wanted to end 2010 with a special list of individuals who compelled, captivated, and fascinated us this past year. These are people who one way or another broke new ground making soap history, blazed new trails, and inspired the creative souls of their audience and their peers. Below is our list of the 15 Most Fascinating People of 2010.
Ken Corday (Executive Producer, Days Of Our Lives)
Why Is He So Fascinating? Corday pulled a rabbit out of his hat in 2010 by getting Days renewed for two years during the worst economy of its entire 45 year run.
We wanted to end 2010 with a special list of individuals who compelled, captivated, and fascinated us this past year. These are people who one way or another broke new ground making soap history, blazed new trails, and inspired the creative souls of their audience and their peers. Below is our list of the 15 Most Fascinating People of 2010.
Ken Corday (Executive Producer, Days Of Our Lives)
Why Is He So Fascinating? Corday pulled a rabbit out of his hat in 2010 by getting Days renewed for two years during the worst economy of its entire 45 year run.
- 12/22/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
To go along with yesterday's casting news a couple of behind-the-scenes videos for Barry Levinson's new zombie eco-thriller The Bay, which is now filming in Georgetown County, Sc, have surfaced and we have every (sea) bugged out moment for you!
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Shooting is now under way with the team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, producing.
Synopsis
On the 4th of July in 2011, an unprecedented biological disaster is unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. An isopod parasite, carrying untreatable, mutated diseases,...
The film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Shooting is now under way with the team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, producing.
Synopsis
On the 4th of July in 2011, an unprecedented biological disaster is unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. An isopod parasite, carrying untreatable, mutated diseases,...
- 9/29/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
Yesterday we broke the news that Will Rogers (Happy New Year), Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order"), Kether Donohue, Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody), Christopher Denham (Shutter Island), and Kristin Connelly would all star in Barry Levinson's The Bay (aka Isopod), which is now filming in Georgetown County, Sc. Check out some behind-the-scenes videos below. From a screenplay by Michael Wallach, on the 4th of July in 2011, an unprecedented biological disaster is unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. An isopod parasite, carrying untreatable, mutated diseases, jumps from fish to human host and replaces them with itself. Seven years later, the true horror and scope of the event, captured mainly on home videos by the town's now long-dead victims, is revealed to the public for the first time. The pic is being produced by Paranormal Activity team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider...
- 9/28/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Earlier this month we brought you the news that Barry Levinson‘s (Brother Jack) indie sci-fi thriller entitled Isopod underwent a title change and is now known as The Bay. The film will be produced Paranormal Activity producers Oren Peli, Jason Blum and Steven Schneider.
Now, Bloody-Disgusting reports that virtual unknowns Will Rogers (Happy New Year), Kether Donohue (Altered States of Plaine), Steven Kunken (Law & Order), Frank Deal (Fringe), Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) and Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) have joined the cast.
They have also picked up some new details on the film which is currently being shot in South Carolina -
“On the 4th of July in 2011, an unprecedented biological disaster is unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. An isopod parasite, carrying untreatable, mutated diseases, jumps from fish to human host and replaces them with itself. Seven years later, the true horror and scope of the event,...
Now, Bloody-Disgusting reports that virtual unknowns Will Rogers (Happy New Year), Kether Donohue (Altered States of Plaine), Steven Kunken (Law & Order), Frank Deal (Fringe), Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) and Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) have joined the cast.
They have also picked up some new details on the film which is currently being shot in South Carolina -
“On the 4th of July in 2011, an unprecedented biological disaster is unleashed from the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. An isopod parasite, carrying untreatable, mutated diseases, jumps from fish to human host and replaces them with itself. Seven years later, the true horror and scope of the event,...
- 9/28/2010
- by Jason Moore
- ScifiMafia
A cast of unknowns are getting their chance at stardom in Barry Levinson's The Bay (aka Isopod), which is now filming from a screenplay by Michael Wallach. Bloody Disgusting learned exclusively that the film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mator John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man ) as "Stephanie". The pic is being produced by Paranormal Activity/Insidious/Area51 team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones (Skyline, Insidious). More...
- 9/27/2010
- bloody-disgusting.com
Ever since the first time I saw an image of an Isopod, the damned thing became burned into my memory forever. As a result the amount of skin crawling potential for Barry Levinson's new zombie eco-thriller The Bay knows no bounds. The first casting news has come, and we have it for you sans pincers and multiple legs.
According to Bloody Disgusting the film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Shooting is now under way with the team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, producing.
Synopsis
On the 4th...
According to Bloody Disgusting the film will star Will Rogers (Happy New Year) as "Alex," Steven Kunken (All Good Things, "Law & Order") as "Dr. Abrams," Kether Donohue as "Donna," Frank Deal ("Fringe," Antibody) as "Mayor John Stockman," Christopher Denham (Shutter Island) as "Sam," and lastly, Kristin Connelly (Bicentennial Man) as "Stephanie".
Levinson will be in the director's chair working from a script by Michael Wallach. Shooting is now under way with the team of Jason Blum, Oren Peli and Steven Schneider, along with Brian Kavanagh Jones, producing.
Synopsis
On the 4th...
- 9/27/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
For many, it was the best episode in Lost history. Exploring the backstory of Richard and playing like a one-hour movie, "Ab Aeterno" also gave viewers Jacob's explanation of the island as a cork on a very dangerous bottle of wine.
ABC will re-air the episode on Tuesday.
We spoke this week with Jose Yenque, the veteran actor who played a key character in Richard Alpert's life: In "Ab Aeterno," he portrayed the doctor that refused to treat Richard's wife and was accidentally killed a result.
How did this role come about? Was Yenque always a fan of Lost? Here's what he told TV Fanatic...
How did you land this role on Lost?
I was in the middle of filming Mike Mills’ feature Beginners with Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGreger when I got the call to read for the role. We were filming an exterior scene that day with extras.
ABC will re-air the episode on Tuesday.
We spoke this week with Jose Yenque, the veteran actor who played a key character in Richard Alpert's life: In "Ab Aeterno," he portrayed the doctor that refused to treat Richard's wife and was accidentally killed a result.
How did this role come about? Was Yenque always a fan of Lost? Here's what he told TV Fanatic...
How did you land this role on Lost?
I was in the middle of filming Mike Mills’ feature Beginners with Christopher Plummer and Ewan McGreger when I got the call to read for the role. We were filming an exterior scene that day with extras.
- 4/23/2010
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
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