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SFX Master Turned Director Hiroshi Katagiri Talks ‘Gehenna: Where Death Lives’

Today, I had the honor of interviewing Hiroshi Katagiri, an incredibly talented special effect master, who once served as the primary artist at the legendary Stan Winston Studios. Katagiri has on movies like Escape from L.A., Jurassic Park III, Blade: Trinity, War of the Worlds (2005), The Cave, Doom, Hellboy, Aliens vs. Predators: Requiem, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Cabin in the Woods, Pirates of the Caribean: On Stranger Tides, Green Lantern, The Hunger Games, R.I.P.D., and Pacific Rim. Now, Katagiri is making his feature directorial debut with Gehenna: Where Death Lives, which he also wrote. Headlining the cast is award-winning actor Doug Jones (The Shape of Water) and genre legend Lance Henrikson (Aliens). Eva Swan, Simon Phillips, Justin Gordon, and Matthew Hegstrom also star. Gehenna: Where Death Lives follows a group visiting Saipan in search of a place to build their company’s newest resort. When they find an ideal location they discover a hidden bunker on the property. They begin to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2018
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Comic Book ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Issue 3 Now Available

Legendary Comics has released the third issue of the six-part prequel series Pacific Rim Aftermath that takes place nine years after the events of the first film and one year before the second film. In this comic series, the giant monster-fighting robots known as Jaegers are being used by crime lords to gain control of Santa Monica’s criminal underworld. A former Jaeger pilot, Griffin, works as an enforcer for the Mech Czar who needs Griffin’s skills as a Jaeger pilot to help him rule the criminal underworld. In the middle of this chaos is Jake Pentecost, who will be played by John Boyega in the film, who’s looking for answers to what happened to his father, Kaiju War hero Stacker Pentecost. As Jake continues going through the process of Drifting (a process where Jaeger pilots sync with the Jager robot itself) he will learn more about his father’s life that will reopen old wounds for Jake as well as making

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Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2018
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Max Martini Joins Paramount’s Pychological Horror Film ‘Eli’

Max Martini (Pacific Rim, 50 Shades of Grey) has joined the cast of Ciaran Foy’s (Sinister 2) psychological horror film Eli, the debut feature film from Paramount Players, according to THR. Set in a secluded clinic, the film centers on Eli, an 11-year-old who is being treated for a rare disease. Soon, the clinic becomes a haunted prison with no way out. Martini will play the role of Eli’s father, who moves to the isolated treatment facility with his wife after dealing with his sons mysterious illness for several years. Charlie Shotwell (Captain Fantastic) leads the cast that also includes Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink and Kelly Reilly. David Chirchirillo penned the script revised by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy is producing along with John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. Melinda Nishioka and David O’Leary are co-producing with Matt Alverez serving as executive producer. Eli has already begun filming and is set to open in theaters on

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2018
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Legendary Comics Unleashes New Comic Series ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’

Today, Legendary Comics unleashed a new comic series, Pacific Rim Aftermath, ahead of Pacific Rim Uprising‘s arrival in theaters this March. Pacific Rim Aftermath is a six-part comic book prologue that is set nine years after the events of the original 2013 Pacific Rim film — and one year before the upcoming film. The series follows “Jake as he searches for the truth behind the death of his father, Stacker Pentecost, and introduces Griffin, a former Jaeger pilot who now works as an enforcer for a corrupt mob boss, as well as a mysterious criminal figure called the Mech Czar, who rules the underworld with a steel fist. With an emotionally charged narrative that paves the way for what is ahead in the new film, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the Pacific Rim universe.” Pacific Rim Aftermath was penned by comics writer Cavan Scott (Star Wars: Adventures, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension) and features

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2018
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Filming Wraps for “Pacific Rim: Uprising”

Universal might have teased Horror fans more than a HighSchool student at his senior prom, with their promises of a Pacific Rim sequel, but now it looks like kaigu lovers everywhere have their prayers answered, with filming wrapped on Pacific Rim: Uprising, as stated by star John Boyega on his Twitter. This sequel to 2013’s smash hit might not have Del Toro, or anyone but Charlie Day from the original cast returning, but with plenty of giant robots and a brand new breed of kaigu looking to battle it out, Pacific Rim: Uprising looks to be a rip roaring good time when it hits theaters February of 2018.

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Capt McNeely
Mar 29, 2017
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Pacific Rim 2 Title Revealed As It Enters Production

Universal and Legendary’s ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel has entered production in Sydney, Australia. The sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 giant robot/monster film will be directed by Steven DeKnight (Daredevil). DeKnight and star John Boyega have confirmed that the film’s title is ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ through social media posts. On November 9th, DeKnight tweeted a photo of a clapperboard with the film’s name on it and the caption “Day 1 of shooting. The adventure begins… #PacificRim2.” On Thursday, Boyega, who will play the role of Idris Elba’s character’s son, shared a photo on Instagram of his script with “Here’s to a great adventure ahead.” Scott Eastwood, Ron Perlman, Max Martini, Adria Arjona, Tian Jing, Levi Meaden, Mackenyu and Cailee Spaeny will co-star. Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull and Femi Qguns will produce. Angarag Davaasuren, and Eric McLeod will serve as executive producers. ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ is set to open in theaters nationwide on February 23,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2016

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SFX Master Turned Director Hiroshi Katagiri Talks ‘Gehenna: Where Death Lives’

Today, I had the honor of interviewing Hiroshi Katagiri, an incredibly talented special effect master, who once served as the primary artist at the legendary Stan Winston Studios. Katagiri has on movies like Escape from L.A., Jurassic Park III, Blade: Trinity, War of the Worlds (2005), The Cave, Doom, Hellboy, Aliens vs. Predators: Requiem, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Cabin in the Woods, Pirates of the Caribean: On Stranger Tides, Green Lantern, The Hunger Games, R.I.P.D., and Pacific Rim. Now, Katagiri is making his feature directorial debut with Gehenna: Where Death Lives, which he also wrote. Headlining the cast is award-winning actor Doug Jones (The Shape of Water) and genre legend Lance Henrikson (Aliens). Eva Swan, Simon Phillips, Justin Gordon, and Matthew Hegstrom also star. Gehenna: Where Death Lives follows a group visiting Saipan in search of a place to build their company’s newest resort. When they find an ideal location they discover a hidden bunker on the property. They begin to

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Apr 22, 2018
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Comic Book ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’ Issue 3 Now Available

Legendary Comics has released the third issue of the six-part prequel series Pacific Rim Aftermath that takes place nine years after the events of the first film and one year before the second film. In this comic series, the giant monster-fighting robots known as Jaegers are being used by crime lords to gain control of Santa Monica’s criminal underworld. A former Jaeger pilot, Griffin, works as an enforcer for the Mech Czar who needs Griffin’s skills as a Jaeger pilot to help him rule the criminal underworld. In the middle of this chaos is Jake Pentecost, who will be played by John Boyega in the film, who’s looking for answers to what happened to his father, Kaiju War hero Stacker Pentecost. As Jake continues going through the process of Drifting (a process where Jaeger pilots sync with the Jager robot itself) he will learn more about his father’s life that will reopen old wounds for Jake as well as making

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 23, 2018
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Max Martini Joins Paramount’s Pychological Horror Film ‘Eli’

Max Martini (Pacific Rim, 50 Shades of Grey) has joined the cast of Ciaran Foy’s (Sinister 2) psychological horror film Eli, the debut feature film from Paramount Players, according to THR. Set in a secluded clinic, the film centers on Eli, an 11-year-old who is being treated for a rare disease. Soon, the clinic becomes a haunted prison with no way out. Martini will play the role of Eli’s father, who moves to the isolated treatment facility with his wife after dealing with his sons mysterious illness for several years. Charlie Shotwell (Captain Fantastic) leads the cast that also includes Stranger Things actress Sadie Sink and Kelly Reilly. David Chirchirillo penned the script revised by Ian Goldberg and Richard Naing. Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy is producing along with John Zaozirny of Bellevue Productions. Melinda Nishioka and David O’Leary are co-producing with Matt Alverez serving as executive producer. Eli has already begun filming and is set to open in theaters on

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 28, 2018
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Legendary Comics Unleashes New Comic Series ‘Pacific Rim Aftermath’

Today, Legendary Comics unleashed a new comic series, Pacific Rim Aftermath, ahead of Pacific Rim Uprising‘s arrival in theaters this March. Pacific Rim Aftermath is a six-part comic book prologue that is set nine years after the events of the original 2013 Pacific Rim film — and one year before the upcoming film. The series follows “Jake as he searches for the truth behind the death of his father, Stacker Pentecost, and introduces Griffin, a former Jaeger pilot who now works as an enforcer for a corrupt mob boss, as well as a mysterious criminal figure called the Mech Czar, who rules the underworld with a steel fist. With an emotionally charged narrative that paves the way for what is ahead in the new film, fans will discover new revelations that point to the future of the Pacific Rim universe.” Pacific Rim Aftermath was penned by comics writer Cavan Scott (Star Wars: Adventures, Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension) and features

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jan 18, 2018
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Filming Wraps for “Pacific Rim: Uprising”

Universal might have teased Horror fans more than a HighSchool student at his senior prom, with their promises of a Pacific Rim sequel, but now it looks like kaigu lovers everywhere have their prayers answered, with filming wrapped on Pacific Rim: Uprising, as stated by star John Boyega on his Twitter. This sequel to 2013’s smash hit might not have Del Toro, or anyone but Charlie Day from the original cast returning, but with plenty of giant robots and a brand new breed of kaigu looking to battle it out, Pacific Rim: Uprising looks to be a rip roaring good time when it hits theaters February of 2018.

Continue reading →
Capt McNeely
Mar 29, 2017
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Pacific Rim 2 Title Revealed As It Enters Production

Universal and Legendary’s ‘Pacific Rim’ sequel has entered production in Sydney, Australia. The sequel to Guillermo del Toro’s 2013 giant robot/monster film will be directed by Steven DeKnight (Daredevil). DeKnight and star John Boyega have confirmed that the film’s title is ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ through social media posts. On November 9th, DeKnight tweeted a photo of a clapperboard with the film’s name on it and the caption “Day 1 of shooting. The adventure begins… #PacificRim2.” On Thursday, Boyega, who will play the role of Idris Elba’s character’s son, shared a photo on Instagram of his script with “Here’s to a great adventure ahead.” Scott Eastwood, Ron Perlman, Max Martini, Adria Arjona, Tian Jing, Levi Meaden, Mackenyu and Cailee Spaeny will co-star. Guillermo del Toro, John Boyega, Jon Jashni, Mary Parent, Thomas Tull and Femi Qguns will produce. Angarag Davaasuren, and Eric McLeod will serve as executive producers. ‘Pacific Rim: Maelstrom’ is set to open in theaters nationwide on February 23,

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Nov 12, 2016