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The First Three “What We Do In The Shadows” Series Trailers Look Fangtastic

Three years have passed since we met a crazy group of vampires in Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement‘s What We Do in the Shadows. Today, we have the first look at the funny duo’s new spin-off series by the same name. FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” takes us to Staten Island where four vampires are trying to live their lives, Lazlo (Matt Berry), Nadja (Natasia Demetriou), Nandor (Kayvan Novak), and Colin (Mark Proksch). As of now, no premiere date has been announced, but the series isn’t the only thing we’ll see from the What We Do universe. The spin-off “Wellington Place” is headed to its second season in New Zealand. That’s not all, the 2015 film is getting a sequel titled We’re Wolves that will feature the werewolves we met in the original film. We’ll keep you informed as all of the projects near their releases. In the meantime, check out the first three teaser trailers.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 1, 2018

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“What We Do In The Shadows” Series Screening At NYCC Ahead Of Spring TV Premiere

Taika Waititi and Jermaine Clement‘s 2014 horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows was an instant hit. Now, their two new spinoff series are headed our way and we can’t wait to sink our teeth into them. The “What We Do in the Shadows” 10-episode series is set to premiere next Spring on FX, but first it’s coming to NYCC next month, on Sunday, October 7th to be exact. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with executive producers Clement, Waititi and Paul Simms. The series, set in Staten Island. “What We Do in the Shadows” follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years. The other spinoff, titled “Wellington Paranormal“, which follows the police officers we met in the film played by Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary. Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) will also be featured in the series as the duo struggles to protect Wellington safe from supernatural forces.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Sep 24, 2018

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Alfred Hitchcock Funko Coming Soon.

This October fans will be able to add famed suspense director, Alfred Hitchcock to their Funko POP! collection. The figure is colored in grayscale (classic black and white) with his iconic double chin holding a film clapper with the title “Psycho”, this film from 1960 is one of Hitchcock’s most memorable films about a woman who stole money from her employer and while on the run, encounters a serial killer. Hitchcock’s other known film titles include “The Birds“, “Vertigo“, and “Rear Window” including the television series “Alfred Hitchcock Presents“. This is will be the 6th POP! in the director series that include James Wan (“Saw“, “The Nun“), Taika Waititi (“Thor: Ragnarok“, “Moana“), Paul Feig (“Spy“, “Ghostbusters” remake), James Gunn (“Guardians of the Galaxy” film series), and Guillermo Del Toro (“The Shape of Water“, “Pan’s Labyrinth“).

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Capt McNeely

Jul 31, 2018

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‘What We Do In The Shadows: The Series’ Coming To FX

Taika Waititi, the director behind Thor: Ragnarok, also brought us the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows which he co-directed and starred in along with Jemaine Clement, is preparing to bring us a series by the same name. Recently we reported that FX had ordered the pilot. Now, we can share the happy news that FX has ordered the first 10 episodes of the half-hour series which is aiming for a Spring 2019 premiere, Variety reports. “Set in New York City, the series follows three vampires who have been roommates for hundreds and hundreds of years.” Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Harvey Guillen, and Natasia Demetriou will star. Waititi, Clement, Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, Garrett Basch, and Paul Simms will executive produce. Waititi directed the pilot written by Clement. FX’s “What We Do in the Shadows” isn’t the only show in the works for the franchise, a spin-off series of the movie, titled “Wellington Paranormal”, will soon premiere in New

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 4, 2018

Streaming TV

Doug Jones Joins FX’s Pilot For ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ Spin-Off Series

We were ecstatic to report last month that the ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ spin-off series had been given the green light. Today, we have an update, the FX’s series has added four new names to the cast of the show’s pilot including the incredibly talented Shape of Water actor Doug Jones! Jones, who also stars in the upcoming film Hell’s Kitty, ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ and played the Abe Sapien in Hellboy, is joined by Beanie Feldstein (Lady Bird), Jake McDorman (Lady Bird), and Mark Proksch (‘Better Call Saul’). The previously announced cast includes Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillen. The writers, directors, and stars of the original film, Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, will be serving as executive producers for the half-hour series. Waititi will be directing with Clement writing the scripts. Other details of the series are being kept hush-hush at this point, but we will keep you posted.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Feb 8, 2018

Streaming TV

Series And A Spin-Off For ‘What We Do In The Shadows’

Fans of What We Do in the Shadows have eagerly been waiting for the spin-off series. Today, we have an update. There will be not one, but two series and a film. Awesome, right? One of the series has found a home at FX, according to Variety, and we couldn’t be more excited. Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, who wrote, starred, and directed the 2014 hit film, will executive produce the series. Clement will write the series with Waititi serving as director. Paul Simms, Scott Rudin, Garrett Basch, and Eli Basch will also executive produce. FX Productions will be producing. Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, and Harvey Guillen will star in the series that will be set in the U.S. instead of New Zealand like the film. There is no word yet when the show will premiere. As for the second spin-off, ‘Wellington Paranormal’, it will air on New Zealand’s channel TVNZ in 2018. It centers on the police

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Jan 23, 2018

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‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Spin-Off ‘Wellington Paranormal’ Coming To TV

2014’s vampire flick What We Do in the Shadows won our hearts and was a big success. It didn’t take long for fans to start begging for a sequel. While filmmakers Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement are still working on the script for their spin-off We’re Wolves, they are moving ahead with developing a new TV series, based on the police in the film, played by Mike Minogue and Karen O’Leary. Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer) will also be featured in the series as the duo struggles to protect Wellington safe from supernatural forces. In a recent interview with Stuff, Clement talked about the troubles over in Wellington. It’s surprising how many demonic possessions there are,” he told Stuff. “There was a very tense situation at the Bucket Fountain – I can tell you it involved a possible Gateway from Hell. We’re very concerned about this kind of stuff.”We had an incident with some zombies which got pretty tense there,” he added.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Dec 20, 2017

Streaming TV

‘What We Do In The Shadows’ Director Confirms TV Series

We’ve got great news for fans of the horror-comedy What We Do in the Shadows (review). The 2015 film, that features a group of vampires struggling to adapt to modern life, is getting a TV series! According to Taika Waititi, who co-directed and co-wrote the movie along with Jemaine Clement, the series is in development. Waititi can’t reveal much at this time, but he did confirm that the show will be set in the U.S., unlike the movie which was set in New Zealand. We’re trying to develop a U.S. version of What We Do in the Shadows. You know, set here in the states, but a TV show.” Waititi said in an interview with Fandango. Waititi is currently wrapping up a promotional tour for Thor: Ragnarok. It would be a good time to work on the series.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Nov 2, 2017

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What We Do In The Shadows Getting A Sequel

Last years’ horror-comedy ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ was an international hit with horror fans. If you enjoyed the movie, we have good news, ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ is getting a sequel! Jemaine Clement co-wrote the first movie and who played Vladislav, confirmed during an interview with ‘Stuff’ in New Zealand that a sequel was indeed coming. In ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ follows four funny vampires from different centuries, Viago (Taika Waititi), Deacon (Jonny Brugh), Vladislav (Clement) and Nick (Cori Gonzalez-Macuer), who are the subject of a documentary. The vampires are being filmed going about their every day lives, all while trying to come to terms with modern life. The vampires have grown attached to a man named Anton, but during an attack by werewolves he is turned. Word is, this time around the movie will focus on the life of Anton the werewolf, played by Rhys Darby. Waititi, Clement and Darby Little else is

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

Aug 17, 2015

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Movie Review: ‘What We Do In The Shadows’ (2014)

The mockumentary ‘What We Do In the Shadows’ follows a group of vampire flat mates through their night to night lives, their partying, hunting, the drama, issues with a werewolf pack, zombies and dating. Jemaine Clement plays the role of Vladislav, the Romeo of the bunch. Ben Fransham’s character Petyr is the oldest of the group, he’s the hungry silent type. The hot-headed vampire, Deacon, is played by Jonathan Brough. Viago, the vampire that serves as the glue that keeps the group together, as well as making sure everything is taken care of, is played by (writer/director) Taika Waititi. The wild card and new vampire, Nick (Jonathan Brough) seems to be the source of most of the groups troubles. Let’s not forget Stu, the only still living human of the bunch, played by Stuart Rutherford. The writing/directing team of Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi have created a hilarious horror-comedy, with the makings of a cult classic. ‘What We Do In

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Kelli Marchman McNeely

May 13, 2015

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