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Universal Puts A Stop To ‘Extinction’

News has come via Variety today that the science-fiction thriller Extinction has been pulled from Universal’s release schedule. Originally set to premiere in theaters on January 26, 2018, the film starring Micahel Pena (Ant-Man) and Lizzy Caplan (Now You See Me 2) has no release date at this time, but when one is announced we will let you know. Extinction centers on Peter and Alice, a husband and wife played by Pena and Caplan. Peter has a reoccurring nightmare of losing his family. His nightmare begins to become a reality when the planet is invaded by a force bent on destruction. ‘Luke Cage’ actor Mike Colter, Lilly Aspell, Emma Booth, Lex Sheppard, and Isreal Broussard co-star. Ben Young directed from the script penned by Academy Award nominee Eric Heisserer, Spenser Cohen, and Bradley Caleb Kane. Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman produced with Alexander Young serving as executive producer.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 24, 2017

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Trailer Arrives For Serial Killer Film HOUNDS OF LOVE

Following its SXSW debut, Ben Young’s serial killer thriller Hounds of Love will open in theaters and on VOD next month. Set in the 80’s, the film stars Ashleigh Cummings, Emma Booth, Stephen Curry, Damien de Montemas, Susie Porter, Harrison Gilbertson and Michael Pena. Set in Perth during a time that people are unaware that a serial killer couple, John and Evelyn White, are snatching up young women. After a lapse in judgement, Vicki Maloney is abducted by the twisted couple. With her murder imminent, she realizes that she must find a way to save herself. Her best shot, driving a wedge between the couple. Young directed this Australian film from Acadamy Award nominee Eric Heisserer’s script. Hound’s of Love will arrive in theaters and on VOD on May 12, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 28, 2017

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Luke Cage Star Joins The Cast Of Alien Invasion Film ENCOUNTER

Mike Colter, star of Netflix’s hit series Luke Cage, has joined the cast of Ben Young’s alien invasion film Extinction which is currently filming. Colter will co-star alongside Lizzy Caplan (Cloverfield), Michael Pena (The Martian), and Isreal Broussard (Fear the Walking Dead). Written by Eric Heisserer, Spenser Cohen and Bradley Caleb Kane, Universal and Good Universe’s film follows a father (Pena) whose recurring nightmare of losing family becomes a real threat when aliens invade the planet. Beauty and the Beast’s Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville will produce. Mandeville’s Alexander Young will serve as executive producer for the project along with Joe Drake of Good Universe, and Nathan Kahane. Encounter will land in theaters on January 26, 2018.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Apr 22, 2017

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Israel Broussard Signs On To Fight Aliens In ‘Extinction’

Fear the Walking Dead/ Bling Ring actor Israel Broussard has signed on to fight aliens in the invasion thriller Extinction from director Ben Young (Hounds of Love) and Oscar nominated screenwriter Eric Heisserer (Arrival), Variety reports. Broussard will co-star with Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan in Universal and Good Universe’s film that follows a father (Pena) whose recurring nightmare of losing family becomes a real threat when aliens invade the planet. Beauty and the Beast’s Todd Lieberman and David Hoberman of Mandeville will produce. Mandeville’s Alexander Young will serve as executive producer for the project along with Joe Drake of Good Universe, and Nathan Kahane.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 19, 2017

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