Steve Alten is the author of the book series “Meg”, which has spawned six sequels (seventh on the way) and a very successful movie franchise as well with Meg 2: The Trench coming to theaters August 4th. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Steve about everything upcoming including his next books The Loch: Heaven’s Lake & Meg: Purgatory as well as the Meg Legacy collector’s box set, which will include all seven books in the series.
John Miligore is the man behind the new movie “Ouija Shark 2”! He not only starred in the film but also wrote and directed it. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with John about the movie and his many roles.
Casper Van Dien is known best as Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers. Casper has two new movies coming out, the first is “The Flood”, which is an alligator flick and the second is the first Swissploitation flick, “Mad Heidi”. Media Mikes had a chance to chat about both of these movies and what else he has coming up soon!
Brandon Slagle is the director of films like “The Black Dahlia Haunting” and “Battle for Saipan” and the upcoming “Breakout” and “Arena Wars”. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Brandon about his latest alligator horror film “The Flood” and discussed the challenges with shooting with CGI and the elements.
“The Flood” will be available in Theaters, On Demand and Digital on July 14, 2023.
“The Flood” Synopsis: A horde of giant hungry alligators is unleashed on a group of in-transit prisoners and their guards after a massive hurricane floods Louisiana.
Jay Chandrasekhar is one of the members of the comedy troupe Broken Lizard. He has directed films you may know like Super Troopers, Beerfest, Club Dread and more as well as 150 TV episodes.
Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Jay his upcoming stand-up tour, as well as getting the scoop on Super Troopers 3 & WeedFest aka Beerfest 2!
To celebrate the digital release for Book Club: The Next Chapter, Media Mikes would like to give our fans a chance to win a digital copy of the film. If you want a chance to win, please SUBSCRIBE to us on YouTube, click here and tell us what is your favorite Jane Fonda film in a comment below. This giveaway will remain open until July 11th at Noon, Eastern Time. This is open to our readers in US only. One entry per person, per household. All other entries will be considered invalid. Media Mikes will randomly select winners. Winners will be alerted via email.
Oscar® winners Diane Keaton (Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give), Jane Fonda (80 for Brady, “Grace and Frankie”) and Mary Steenburgen (The Proposal, Parenthood), and Oscar® nominee Candice Bergen (Miss Congeniality, Bride Wars) star in Focus Features’ laugh-out-loud comedy, BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER, available to own as a Collector’s Edition with brand-new exclusive bonus content on Digital June 30, 2023 and on Blu-ray™ and DVD July 11, 2023 from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment (UPHE).
“An irresistible crowd pleaser” (Deadline), BOOK CLUB: THE NEXT CHAPTER showcases an all-star supporting cast alongside the four esteemed leading ladies including Oscar® nominees Andy Garcia (Ocean’s Eleven, The Godfather Part III) and Giancarlo Giannini (Quantum of Solace, Casino Royale), Primetime Emmy Award® winner Craig T. Nelson (“Parenthood,” “Coach”), and Primetime Emmy Award® nominee Don Johnson (Knives Out, “Miami Vice”).
The highly anticipated sequel follows our four best friends as they take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
GB Hajim is man behind the 2D animated, sci-fi lesbian, musical Strange Frame (2013), which features an all-star cast from Claudia Black to Cree Summer, Tim Curry to George Takei, Academy Award winner Gary Rizzo for sound, and Roger Waters of Pink Floyd for music. It is among the top 250 sci-fi films ever made as ranked on IMDb.
His latest film tells the story of two women who find strength in each other despite their personal struggles, MERMAIDS’ LAMENT follows two women: Oee (Dayva Summer Escobar) a traumatized woman who has lost her voice and may or may not be a mermaid. Her therapist, Dr. Nell Jamison (Justina Mattos) battles with anxiety herself, attempts to help Oee overcome her delusions and connect with reality. As they bond over their experiences, they learn to be resilient like the ocean and embrace the power of imagination to navigate the chaos of the world.
Media Mikes had a chance to chat with GB about MERMAIDS’ LAMENT, which premieres at the Dances with Films festival at the TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood, CA on June 25th! You can buy tickets here and be sure to check out our review as well, here.
Jordy Leenaerts, better known by the stage name Timecop1983, is a Dutch electronic musician from Eindhoven, producing music in the synthwave genre. He has released albums like “Faded Touch”, “Night Drive” and his most recent “Multiverse”.
Media Mikes had a chance to chat with Timecop1983 about his upcoming US tour and his new song “Love Game”, which is also the title song for his 2023 tour.
MERMAIDS’ LAMENT is the latest upcoming film from GB Hajim (Strange Frame), which premieres on June 25th at 9:30pm at the TCL Chinese Theater as part of Dances with Films festival. You can get tickets here. Check out our raving review here and the latest trailer below!
The story of two women who find strength in each other despite their personal struggles, MERMAIDS’ LAMENT follows two women: Oee (Dayva Summer Escobar) a traumatized woman who has lost her voice and may or may not be a mermaid. Her therapist, Dr. Nell Jamison (Justina Mattos) battles with anxiety herself, attempts to help Oee overcome her delusions and connect with reality. As they bond over their experiences, they learn to be resilient like the ocean and embrace the power of imagination to navigate the chaos of the world.
Tampa
6/28 AMC Westshore 7:30pm
https://lionsgatescreenings.com/bPxhI85814
Orlando
6/28 AMC Altamonte 7:30pm
https://lionsgatescreenings.com/LlFLd17532
From the producers of Neighbors and the co-screenwriter of Crazy Rich Asians, JOY RIDE stars Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Oscar® nominee Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu. The hilarious and unapologetically explicit story of identity and self-discovery centers on four unlikely friends who embark on a once-in-a-lifetime international adventure. When Audrey’s (Ashley Park) business trip to Asia goes sideways, she enlists the aid of Lolo (Sherry Cola), her irreverent, childhood best friend who also happens to be a hot mess; Kat (Stephanie Hsu), her college friend turned Chinese soap star; and Deadeye (Sabrina Wu), Lolo’s eccentric cousin. Their no-holds-barred, epic experience becomes a journey of bonding, friendship, belonging, and wild debauchery that reveals the universal truth of what it means to know and love who you are.
ORLANDO
Tuesday, June 20
Regal Waterford Lakes
7:30PM
Link to download passes: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=2X5BLTY6GM
TAMPA
Tuesday, June 20
AMC Westshore
7:30PM
Link to download passes: https://events.sonypictures.com/screenings/unsecured/main/screeningInfo.jsf?code=8N3T7JEUA0
Jennifer Lawrence produces and stars in No Hard Feelings, a laugh-out-loud, R-rated comedy from director Gene Stupnitsky (Good Boys) and the co-writer of Bad Teacher.
Maddie (Lawrence) thinks she’s found the answer to her financial troubles when she discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, and bring him out of his shell before he leaves for college. But awkward Percy proves to be more of a challenge than she expected, and time is running out. She has one summer to make him a man or lose it all.
More Than 60 Cities Will Have the Chance to See the Academy Award®-Winning Film Featuring The Broadway Sinfonietta – an All-Women Live Orchestra
Groundbreaking Soundtrack’s Incredible Fusion of Orchestra, Turntables, Scratch DJ and Electronics Performed Live
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 13, 2023 – An all-new national tour launching August 27 in Jacksonville, Florida will bring fans in more than 60 cities a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack. Joining the tour is The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra. Emily Marshall will serve as the tour’s conductor. Today’s tour announcement comes on the heels of the show’s sold-out world premiere at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn this past March. Now, the concert tour will spin and weave its way through the U.S. Preview the event here.
The film’s music score was composed by Academy Award® nominee, multiple Golden Globe®-nominee and Emmy-winning composer Daniel Pemberton, known for his work on movies such as The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Oceans 8, Enola Holmes, The Bad Guys and Steve Jobs.
“Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of my favorite scores I’ve ever written,” said Pemberton. “Utilizing a full orchestra, crazy electronics and unbelievable turntable scratching techniques amongst a million other things is so technically complex, I never thought we’d ever be able to actually reproduce it in a live setting; but somehow, we have. I am ridiculously excited for fans around the country to see their very first Spider-Verse concert later this year.”
The hip-hop infused film score contains original music showcasing elements of heroism, resilience and is complemented by song contributions from industry greats Post Malone, Lil Wayne, Jaden Smith and Nicki Minaj.
Set in New York City, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseintroduces Brooklyn teen, Miles Morales, who after being bitten by a radioactive spider gains Spider-Man like powers. The film was directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman, screenplay by Phil Lord and Rothman with a story by Lord based on the Marvel Comics,and produced by Avi Arad, Amy Pascal, Lord, Christopher Miller, and Christina Steinberg.It features an accomplished and diverse cast including Shameik Moore (Miles Morales), Hailee Steinfeld (Gwen Stacy / Spider-Gwen), Jake Johnson (Peter B. Parker), Chris Pine (Peter Parker), and Mahershala Ali (Aaron Davis / Prowler). The film received widespread praise from critics for its groundbreaking visual style, characters, story, voice acting, and soundtrack. The highly anticipated sequel, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse made its worldwide theatrical debut on May 30 – June 2 in the US – and became a box office sensation, opening to #1 around the globe. Currently playing in theaters, the film has grossed over $390 million at the global box office.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse Live in Concert is produced by London-based promoter and production company, Senbla. For tickets and more information about Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse Live in Concert please visit www.spiderverseinconcert.com. Follow on social at Facebook: @SpiderVerseMovie, Twitter: @SpiderVerse, Instagram: @SpiderVerseMovie, TikTok: @SpiderVerseMovie
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse tour dates (subject to change):
August 26 Columbus, GA * RiverCenter for the Performing Arts
August 27 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts
August 29 Clearwater, FL Ruth Eckerd Hall
August 30 Orlando, FL Walt Disney Theater at Dr. Phillips Center
August 31 Atlanta, GA Atlanta Symphony Hall
September 1 Charlotte, NC Belk Theater
September 2 Nashville, TN Tennessee Performing Arts Center
September 5 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center
September 10 Austin, TX The Long Center
September 12 San Antonio, TX Majestic Theatre
September 13 Dallas, TX Majestic Theatre
September 15 Sugar Land, TX Smart Financial Centre
September 16 New Orleans, LA Mahalia Jackson Theater
September 21 Oklahoma City, OK Civic Center Music Hall
September 22 Overland Park, KS Yardley Hall at the Midwest Trust Center
September 23 Chicago, IL Cadillac Palace Theatre
September 24 Detroit, MI Fisher Theatre
September 26 Richmond, VA Altria Theater
September 27 North Charleston, SC North Charleston Performing Arts Center
September 28 Greensboro, NC Tanger Center
September 29 Norfolk, VA Chrysler Hall
September 30 Washington, DC The National Theatre
October 1 Wallingford, CT Toyota Oakdale Theatre
October 3 Indianapolis, IN Clowes Memorial Hall
October 4 Madison, WI Overture Center for the Arts
October 6 Newark, NJ New Jersey Performing Arts Center
October 7 Boston, MA Emerson Colonial Theatre
October 8 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
October 10 Champaign, IL State Farm Center
October 12 Rochester, NY Auditorium Theatre
October 13 New Brunswick, NJ State Theatre New Jersey
October 14 Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Center
October 20 Louisville, KY Brown Theatre
October 21 Cleveland, OH KeyBank State Theatre
October 22 West Lafayette, IN Elliott Hall of Music
October 24 Philadelphia, PA Kimmel Cultural Campus
October 29 Lincoln, NE Lied Center for Performing Arts
November 1 Phoenix, AZ Orpheum Theatre
November 2 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
November 3 & 4 Los Angeles, CA The Hollywood Pantages Theatre
November 5 Tucson, AZ Fox Tucson Theatre
November 7 Denver, CO Paramount Theatre
November 10 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre
November 11 Eugene, OR Hult Center for the Performing Arts
November 13 San Jose, CA San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
November 16 Boise, ID Velma V. Morrison Center
November 17 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre
November 18 Bellingham, WA Mount Baker Theatre
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About Senbla
Founded by Ollie Rosenblatt in 2011, Senbla is a London-based concert promoter and production company that operates both nationally and internationally. With an acute focus on delivering a bespoke, tailor-made approach to all our shows and artists we work with, Senbla has become known for its creative input and output. Senbla works across multiple forms of live entertainment from artist touring, one off specially produced shows, performing arts, outdoor concerts, family entertainment, sports, theatre and experiential. In July 2019, Sony Music Entertainment acquired a majority stake in Senbla.
It’s not very often that I get really excited for a film these days. We are filled in a world of remakes and sequels, which are fine but I always look out for anything original coming out. Let’s travel back to 2012 for a minute, I got a screener for a then little known film “Strange Frame: Love & Sax”, which was written, produced, shot and directed by a guy named G.B. Hajim. So I watched this film and was literally blown away. It is like nothing I have ever seen before and it has stuck with me over the last 10+ years. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend doing so immediately, click here. So when I saw that G.B. had a new film on the horizon, I got excited right away. This guy has a vision and his films are extremely unique.
MERMAIDS’ LAMENT deals with some serious topics such as depression and anxiety. Tell me, who doesn’t deal with these issues in their own life. G.B. brings these into the light and shows us how everyone struggles daily with their own demons. The film also focuses on our oceans and the effects of pollution and waste. MERMAIDS’ LAMENT is beautifully shot with some amazing underwater sequences as well. You can tell that G.B. has an eye for beauty that is seen throughout this film.
Official Premise: The story of two women who find strength in each other despite their personal struggles, MERMAIDS’ LAMENT follows two women: Oee (Dayva Summer Escobar) a traumatized woman who has lost her voice and may or may not be a mermaid. Her therapist, Dr. Nell Jamison (Justina Mattos) battles with anxiety herself, attempts to help Oee overcome her delusions and connect with reality. As they bond over their experiences, they learn to be resilient like the ocean and embrace the power of imagination to navigate the chaos of the world.
Dayva Summer Escobar, who played the role of Oee really delivers an epic performance. Without speaking much, she takes us on a journey of the struggles of mental health and the beauty of the ocean. Justina Mattos, who played Dr. Nell Jamison also brings it home with a deep and caring performance. This is a film that I could watch over and over. It is a heartfelt and moving story that takes us through the power of imagination and the strength that comes from human connection.
If you are in the Hollywood, CA area, I would highly recommend checking out the MERMAIDS’ LAMENT as it will be screening on June 25th at 9:30pm at the TCL Chinese Theater as part of Dances with Films festival. You can get tickets here. This is a film that needs to be seen by everyone and experienced on the big screen. It is not a $100 million dollar blockbuster but you can tell that it was a real labour of love for everyone involved. I can’t wait to see what G.B. is going to do next but count me in for damn sure!
ORLANDO
Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30PM
AMC Altamonte
Link to download passes: https://lionsgatescreenings.com/aBxLY04570
TAMPA
Tuesday, June 13 at 7:30PM
AMC Veterans
Link to download passes: https://lionsgatescreenings.com/PvRBO26735
SYNOPSIS:
The Blackening centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no motherf****** game. Directed by Tim Story (Ride Along, Think Like A Man, Barbershop) and screenplay and screen story by Tracy Oliver (Girls
Trip, Harlem) & Dewayne Perkins (The Amber Ruffin Show, Brooklyn Nine-Nine), The Blackening skewers genre tropes and poses the sardonic question: if the entire cast of a horror movie is Black, who dies first?
Christopher Griffiths and Gary Smart, directors of “Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story” talks about their new documentary. The guys have also worked together on the following documentaries ” Pennywise: The Story of It” and “You’re So Cool, Brewster! The Story of Fright Night”. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with the guys about their love for Robert Englund and his amazing career.
A classically trained actor and director, Robert Englund has become one of the most revolutionary horror icons of our generation. Throughout his career, Englund starred in many well-known movies, but shot to super-stardom with his portrayal of supernatural serial killer Freddy Krueger in the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET franchise. This unique and intimate portrait captures the man behind the glove and features interviews with Englund and his wife Nancy, Lin Shaye, Eli Roth, Tony Todd, Heather Langenkamp and more.
HOLLYWOOD DREAMS & NIGHTMARES: THE ROBERT ENGLUND STORY will be available on Screambox and Digital on June 6, 2023.
