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‘It’ Star Joins Supernatural Thriller ‘Descendant’

Jackson Robert Scott, the kid who played Georgia in Stephen King’s It, has joined the cast of Orion Picture’s Descendant. Inspired by films like The Omen, the Nicholas McCarthy (The Pact, At the Devil’s Dorr) is directing movie written by Jeff Buhler (The Midnight Meat Train), THR reports. The film centers on a young mother who, concerned about her 8-year-old son’s disturbing behavior, thinks something supernatural may be affecting him. Production is set to kick off this month in Toronto. Daniel Bekerman, Lisa Zambri, Nick Spicer, and Buhler are executive producing the film.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Mar 3, 2018

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First Casting News For Andy Muschietti’s ‘IT’ Part II

Director Andy Muschietti is gearing up for the sequel to last year’s blockbuster, his adaption of Stephen King’s IT. In fact, the casting process has begun to find the adult versions of the first film’s child stars. News comes today via Variety that Jessica Chastain is currently in negotiations to star in the role of Beverly, played in the first film by Sophia Lillis. Chastain has starred in many films including Interstellar, Zero Dark Thirty, Molly’s Game, and in the upcoming film X-Men: Dark Phoenix which will be out later this year. Gary Dauberman returns to write the sequel in which we will see the members of the “Loser’s Club” reunite as adults and face-off against Pennywise once more. Bill Skarsgard is expected to reprise his character Pennywise. Production is set to begin this summer with IT Part II opening in theaters on September 6, 2019.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 20, 2018

Trailers

‘Pennywise Lives’ In New Featurette From Stephen King’s ‘IT’

There is no doubt that after watching Andy Muschietti’s It that Bill Skarsgard is an incredibly talented actor and that he has a knack for being extremely creepy when he wants to be and when he morphs into Pennywise it’s utterly terrifying. A new featurette, titled ‘Pennywise Lives’ has been unveiled ahead of next week’s Blu-ray and DVD release that allows you to watch the actor become the dark entity. The featurette will be included in the Blu-ray’s special features, but we also have it here for you to see (below). Synopsis: When children begin to disappear in the town of Derry, Maine, a group of young kids are faced with their biggest fears when they square off against an evil clown named Pennywise, whose history of murder and violence dates back for centuries. Special Features: Pennywise Lives! – Discover how Bill Skarsgård prepared to portray the primordial creature known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown The Losers’ Club – Get

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 29, 2017

Netflix

‘Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard Signs On To Star In Horror Adaptation ‘The Turning’

‘Stranger Things’ fans watched as actor Finn Wolfhard went head to head with Pennywise earlier this year in the new adaption of Stephen King’s It. Now, the talented young actor has signed on for upcoming horror film The Turning from director Floria Sigismondi. In the film, inspired by the novella “The Turning of the Screw”, the 14-year-old will play the role of an orphan. Production is expected to begin early next year. But don’t worry, we’ll see Wolfhard again in the next season of ‘Strangers Things’. In the 1898 story that was originally printed in Collier’s Weekly, a young governess has been hired to look after and teach a young brother and sister who live in a sprawling gothic mansion. Soon the governess begins to see two spirits who she believes are after the children. By the end of the tale readers and critics were left wondering if the spirits existed or if it was all in the governess’ head.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 15, 2017

Trailers

Release Date Announced For Andy Muschietti’s ‘IT’

There’s no question when it comes to what the biggest horror film of the year is, Andy Muschietti’s adaptation of Stephen King’s IT. The film brought in a staggering $700 million at the box office. It’s no surprise that it has been fast-tracked for release. That’s right you will soon be able to bring home your copy of IT. Starring Bill Skarsgard as the terrifying creature known as Pennywise, the film co-stars Jaedon Lieberher, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, and Chosen Jacobs as “The Losers’ Club”. The film, written by Chase Palmer, Gary Dauberman, and Cary Fukunaga, follows a group of bullied kids who band together when a shapeshifting monster, who takes on the appearance of a demented clown, begins to hunt children. IT arrives on Digital HD on December 19th or bring it home on Blu-ray or DVD on January 9th, 2018. Special Features: Pennywise Lives! – Discover how Bill Skarsgård prepared to portray the primordial creature

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 26, 2017

Streaming TV

‘IT’ Writer To Pen The Script For ‘Are You Afraid Of The Dark’ Movie

If you grew up in the 90’s then you will remember Nickelodeon’s spooky series ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark?’ which centered on a group of teens who referred to themselves as “The Midnight Society”. Each week they would meet in the woods and one teen would tell a scary story to the group. You will be excited to learn that Paramount is currently developing a feature film adaption. The film is expected to a bit more frightening since IT writer Gary Dauberman is set to pen the script. Tracking Board reports that Matt Kaplan will produce. Hopefully, we’ll know more soon. In the meantime, here’s an episode of ‘Are You Afraid of the Dark’.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 14, 2017

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‘IT’ Actor Owen Teague Boards Haunted Boat Movie ‘Mary’ Alongside Gary Oldman

Andy Muschietti’s IT will be a jumping board for many of the films young cast in the future. Owen Teague who plaid the role of Patrick in the movie has already scored his next big role. According to THR, Teague has boarded the supernatural thriller Mary, which after a year is finally beginning production later this month in Alabama. He will star alongside Gary Oldman who has appeared in films like Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, Hannibal, and Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Directed by Michael Goi (Megan is Missing, American Horror Story) and written by Anthony Jaswinski (The Shallows), the film centers on a struggling family that buys an old ship at auction with the high hopes of starting a charter business, only to discover the ship’s horrifying secrets on the open waters. Scott Lambert, Tucker Tooley, Alexandra Milchan, and Scott Lumpkin are producing. Greg Renker, Jason Barhydt, and Douglas Urbanski will serve as executive producers for the project

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 16, 2017

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The Second Installment of ‘IT’ Enters Development

Andy Muschietti’s IT opened in theaters last week and is already breaking box office records, bringing in over $140 million. Muschietti is not wasting any time on the film’s second half. It has just been revealed that the second film has now entered the development phase of production, meaning that the script is complete and the casting phase has begun. The second installment of IT, which will be released in 2019, will feature the Losers’ Club returning to their hometown as adults only to discover that they are once again must face Pennywise. There has been no word yet who might be cast in the sequel. What we do know is that Jaeden Lieberher, Sophia Lillis, Jeremy Ray Taylor, Finn Wolfhard, Wyatt Oleff, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Chosen Jacobs, who starred as the Losers’ Club, will be back to reprise their roles in part 2 in flashbacks for their adult versions. In the miniseries, Mike Hanlon was the only member

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 11, 2017

Interviews

Interview With Director Andy Muschietti, A Look Inside 29 Neibolt St. & The Remake Of IT

Article, interview, and video by Jezlan Moyet, host of Fabulous TV I was fortunate to truly experience IT, with a sneak peek of one of the most hotly anticipated horror films ever, a tour of 29 Neibolt St., and a one on one interview with Director, Andy Muschiettti. 27 years later, he is fueling the horror Hollywood has been craving. Check IT out here: IT is ‘Goonies’ meets gore. A revived and reimagined classic horror that is fun, adventurous, and truly terrifying. With a cast that has undeniable chemistry, this story left an unforgettable mark on my soul in a way that makes me grateful Stephen King doesn’t know me or my greatest fear! IT is now playing in theaters nationwide. For more interviews from Fabulous TV visit their website and subscribe to their YouTube channel. Be sure to follow Jezlan Moyet on Instagram.

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Sep 9, 2017

ClipsTrailers

New ‘IT’ Featurette Reveals New Footage And Interviews

This September Andy Muschietti’s IT arrive in theaters. Ahead of its release, a new three-minute featurette has been unveiled that includes new footage and clips from interviews with Muschietti and Stephen King himself. Muschietti directed from the screenplay written by Gary Dauberman. The film centers on a group of te s, referred to as the “Losers’ Club”. On a daily basis they face bullies and now a monster that takes the shape of a demented clown known as Pennywise, has arrived in their sleepy little town of Derry Maine. The cast who make up the “Losers’ Club” includes Jaeden Lieberher (Midnight Special), Finn Wolfhard (Stranger things), Jack Dylan Grazer (Tales of Halloween), Wyatt Oleff (Guardians of the Galaxy), Chosen Jacobs (Hawaii Five-O), and Jeremy Ray Taylor (42). Pennywise, played by Bill Skarsgard, will terrify theater goers nationwide beginning September 8, 2017.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 30, 2017

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