Actor Frank Grillo will fight a group of “terrifying, deadly creatures” in upcoming feature film, ‘The Dagon’. Brad Anderson is set to direct the thriller, working from an original screenplay by Peter Mattei, reports ‘Variety’. In ‘The Dagon’, Grillo will play Jack, a father who lives an isolated rural life alongside his family. “When his […]...
- 5/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Frank Grillo will fight a group of “terrifying, deadly creatures” in upcoming feature “The Dagon.”
Brad Anderson (“The Machinist”) is set to direct the thriller, working from an original screenplay by Peter Mattei (“Outsiders”).
In “The Dagon,” Grillo (“Kingdom”) will play Jack, a father who lives an isolated rural life alongside his family. “When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon – the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night,” reads the logline.
The film is set to start production in the Pacific Northwest in fall 2022.
Neal Edelstein (“Mulholland Drive”) and Mike Macari (“The Ring”) will produce. They previously worked with Anderson on “Fractured.”
Independent Entertainment are repping the film, which will launch sales in Cannes this month. Independent are co-repping North American rights with CAA.
“Frank Grillo is one of the most compelling and dynamic actors out there and I have been wanting to work with him for ages,...
Brad Anderson (“The Machinist”) is set to direct the thriller, working from an original screenplay by Peter Mattei (“Outsiders”).
In “The Dagon,” Grillo (“Kingdom”) will play Jack, a father who lives an isolated rural life alongside his family. “When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon – the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night,” reads the logline.
The film is set to start production in the Pacific Northwest in fall 2022.
Neal Edelstein (“Mulholland Drive”) and Mike Macari (“The Ring”) will produce. They previously worked with Anderson on “Fractured.”
Independent Entertainment are repping the film, which will launch sales in Cannes this month. Independent are co-repping North American rights with CAA.
“Frank Grillo is one of the most compelling and dynamic actors out there and I have been wanting to work with him for ages,...
- 5/5/2022
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
Frank Grillo (Kingdom) has signed on to star in the thriller The Dagon, from director Brad Anderson (The Machinist), which will soon head to Cannes. Independent Entertainment’s Head of International Sales Sarah Lebutsch will handle international at the Marché du Film, co-representing North American rights with CAA’s Nick Ogiony.
The film centers on Jack (Grillo), a father looking to control his family’s isolated rural life. When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon—the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night. Pic reunites Anderson with producers Neal Edelstein (Mulholland Drive) and Mike Macari (Alone), following 2019’s Fractured, with an original screenplay penned by Peter Mattei (Outsiders). Production will kick off in the Pacific Northwest this fall.
“The Dagon is one of those rare scripts that delivers a story and characters you completely invest in, only to totally pull the rug from under you,...
The film centers on Jack (Grillo), a father looking to control his family’s isolated rural life. When his eldest daughter comes of age, the family must confront the Dagon—the terrifying, deadly creatures that surround them every night. Pic reunites Anderson with producers Neal Edelstein (Mulholland Drive) and Mike Macari (Alone), following 2019’s Fractured, with an original screenplay penned by Peter Mattei (Outsiders). Production will kick off in the Pacific Northwest this fall.
“The Dagon is one of those rare scripts that delivers a story and characters you completely invest in, only to totally pull the rug from under you,...
- 5/5/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Fox has put in development two more drama projects from Lee Daniels, co-creator/executive producer of the netwpork’s Empire and Star. They are: Victory with writer Julian Breece (Hulu's The First), which has received a put pilot commitment, and East of Hope with Outsiders creator Peter Mattei, which has a script commitment with penalty. Daniels executive produces both via his Lee Daniels Entertainment. 20th Century Fox TV, where Daniels is under an overall deal is the…...
- 9/19/2017
- Deadline TV
Sneak Peek footage, images and synopsis from the TV drama series "Outsiders", following the 'Farrell' clan of Kentucky, as they struggle for power and control in the hills of Appalachia, with the Season 2 premiere, airing January 24, 2017 on Wgn America:
"....the 'Farrells' are an isolationist group of 'hillbilly' mountain folk, who shun normal society and live a spartan existence in the woods.
Extremely paranoid of outsiders, the mountain that the family controls is coveted by a national mining outfit for its coal..."
Created by Peter Mattei, cast includes David Morse, Joe Anderson, Gillian Alexy, Ryan Hurst, Kyle Gallner, Christina Jackson and Thomas M. Wright.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Outsiders"...
"....the 'Farrells' are an isolationist group of 'hillbilly' mountain folk, who shun normal society and live a spartan existence in the woods.
Extremely paranoid of outsiders, the mountain that the family controls is coveted by a national mining outfit for its coal..."
Created by Peter Mattei, cast includes David Morse, Joe Anderson, Gillian Alexy, Ryan Hurst, Kyle Gallner, Christina Jackson and Thomas M. Wright.
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "Outsiders"...
- 1/25/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
In the past couple years, Wgn America has beefed up its original programming lineup, most recently with the period drama “Underground,” which examines the Underground Railroad. Soon, the network will premiere a new season of their rural thriller “Outsiders,” which follows the Farrell clan, a family of mysterious isolationists who live in the Appalachian hills and constantly battle with the townsfolk below for sovereignty. Watch an extended trailer for the second season below.
Read More: Here’s What Wgn America’s Rural Thriller ‘Outsiders’ Has In Common With ‘Star Trek’
This season, the battle between the Farrells and the town escalates as their uneasy truce has recently come to an abrupt end. Now, everyone is put to test when they’re faced with new challenges and enemies. The series stars David Morse (“Treme”) as Big Foster, the gruff and powerful de facto patriarch of the Farrell family and Thomas M. Wright...
Read More: Here’s What Wgn America’s Rural Thriller ‘Outsiders’ Has In Common With ‘Star Trek’
This season, the battle between the Farrells and the town escalates as their uneasy truce has recently come to an abrupt end. Now, everyone is put to test when they’re faced with new challenges and enemies. The series stars David Morse (“Treme”) as Big Foster, the gruff and powerful de facto patriarch of the Farrell family and Thomas M. Wright...
- 11/15/2016
- by Vikram Murthi
- Indiewire
Are you ready to return to Shay Mountain? Below, watch a teaser for the second season of the Outsiders TV show, premiering on Wgn America, Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Wgn America will present Outsiders season two at New York Comic Con, on Sunday, October 9th.A drama featuring the Farrell Clan, Outsiders is created and written by Peter Mattei, who executive produces with Peter Tolan, Michael Wimer, Paul Giamatti, and Dan Carey. David Morse, Thomas M. Wright, Ryan Hurst, Gillian Alexy, Kyle Gallner, Christina Jackson, Joe Anderson, Francie Swift, and Rebecca Harris star.Read More…...
- 10/5/2016
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Hasil (Kyle Gallner) is ready to fight to the death in an exclusive clip of the “Outsiders” season finale obtained by TheWrap. After he and the group of conspirators escaped from the clutches of Big Foster (David Morse) in the last episode, Hasil says they can’t run forever and must face their enemy. Hasil plans to lure Big Foster to their location and kill him. The others are at first reluctant, but decide they would rather die fighting than live in fear. Playwright Peter Mattei wrote and created the series in addition to executive producing. Fedora Entertainment’s Emmy Award winner Peter Tolan,...
- 4/19/2016
- by Joe Otterson
- The Wrap
Wgn America is continuing to make strong headway with its move into original scripted programming, with a second season renewal for Outsiders – the network’s third such project. After a strong reception for its first 13-episode season, which premiered in January, the drama is now confirmed as returning with a further 13 instalments next year.
Created by Peter Mattei, the show boasts Peter Tolan (Rescue Me, The Larry Sanders Show) and Paul Giamatti (John Dies At The End) among its executive producers. It weaves the fictional story of the Farrell clan – an isolationist group that has long resided in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. As their way of life is threatened by coal corporations seeking to mine into their hill, the clan vows to protect their lifestyle – which brings them into conflict with the residents of the nearby town of Blackburg. Internal power struggles set the clan on a dangerous path,...
Created by Peter Mattei, the show boasts Peter Tolan (Rescue Me, The Larry Sanders Show) and Paul Giamatti (John Dies At The End) among its executive producers. It weaves the fictional story of the Farrell clan – an isolationist group that has long resided in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. As their way of life is threatened by coal corporations seeking to mine into their hill, the clan vows to protect their lifestyle – which brings them into conflict with the residents of the nearby town of Blackburg. Internal power struggles set the clan on a dangerous path,...
- 3/16/2016
- by Sarah Myles
- We Got This Covered
Wgn America's upcoming drama gives off "Mad Max" vibes set to the tune of "Deliverance." "Outsiders" promises to be a brutal and rugged experience about a group of Appalachia dwelling folk, featuring a talented lineup that includes David Morse, Thomas M. Wright, Ryan Hurst, Joe Anderson, Gillian Alexy, Kyle Gallner, Christina Jackson, Francie Swift and Phyllis Somerville. The show is created by Peter Mattei and produced by Paul Giamatti, Peter Tolan, Dan Carey and Michael Wimer. The show's official description is: "A struggle of power and control set in the rugged hills of Appalachia, 'Outsiders' explores the epic battle between the Farrell Clan, a tight-knit family of renegades who have lived atop the rugged Shay Mountain for over two hundred years, and their fight to defend their way of life from the town below and anyone who would dare to challenge them." "Outsiders" will make its debut on Wgn America on Tuesday,...
- 12/17/2015
- by J. Carlos Menjivar
- Indiewire
This would be the first time I’ve even heard of this show and the network it’s on, but it already has me excited. Wgn America has released a full trailer for their new Appalachia-set fringe society drama, Outsiders, created by award-winning playwright Peter Mattei.
Here’s the official synopsis:
A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, “Outsiders” tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who’ve been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they’ll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.
Here’s the cast and character breakdown, courtesy of Wgn America: David Morse stars as Big Foster, a gruff and powerful heir to leadership; Joe Anderson is Asa, a member of the Farrell clan...
Here’s the official synopsis:
A struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia, “Outsiders” tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who’ve been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their mountaintop homestead, they’ll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary.
Here’s the cast and character breakdown, courtesy of Wgn America: David Morse stars as Big Foster, a gruff and powerful heir to leadership; Joe Anderson is Asa, a member of the Farrell clan...
- 11/13/2015
- by Graham McMorrow
- City of Films
If a clan spends 200 years avoiding mainstream society in the upper echelons of the Appalachian hills, are they merely misunderstood, or are they actually very, very scary? "Outsiders" aims to answer that question, as it explores the tensions between the Farrell Clan and the local community... who thinks they're a feral clan. Read More: Director Thomas Schlamme on 'Manhattan' Season 3 and The Novelistic Experience of Great TV Created by Peter Mattei and executive produced by Paul Giamatti and Peter Tolan, "Outsiders" has a sprawling cast that includes David Morse, Thomas M. Wright, Kyle Gallner, Francie Swift, Christina Jackson and Phyllis Somerville. In the first full-length trailer for the show, a cop is forced into a confrontation with the Farrell Clan when business developers go after the group's land. "Outsiders" premieres on January 26 on Wgn America. Watch the show's trailer above. Read More: Showtime Reveals High Finance...
- 11/13/2015
- by Karen Brill
- Indiewire
Don’t mess with the Farrell clan. We’re getting the first look at Wgn America's drama series Outsiders, a tale of the Farrell family’s struggle for power and control in the hills of Appalachia. Living off the grid and above on their mountaintop homestead, they’ll protect their world and defend their way of life using any means necessary. Put succinctly: “Stay the hell off our mountain.” Outsiders hails from playwright Peter Mattei, producers Peter Tolan and Paul Giamatti…...
- 10/13/2015
- Deadline TV
“We don’t go up there. They ain’t supposed to come down.”
That’s the guiding principle of Wgn’s upcoming drama Outsiders, a gritty look at the Farrell Clan’s centuries-long struggle to defend its home — and way of life — atop Shay Mountain from those in the Kentucky town below.
The action series stars David Morse (Treme) as Big Foster, a powerful man who’s next in line to lead his family.
Related The 100‘s Davina Porter Joins Wgn America’s Slavery Drama Underground
The ensemble cast also includes Joe Anderson (The Divide) as Asa, who’s looking...
That’s the guiding principle of Wgn’s upcoming drama Outsiders, a gritty look at the Farrell Clan’s centuries-long struggle to defend its home — and way of life — atop Shay Mountain from those in the Kentucky town below.
The action series stars David Morse (Treme) as Big Foster, a powerful man who’s next in line to lead his family.
Related The 100‘s Davina Porter Joins Wgn America’s Slavery Drama Underground
The ensemble cast also includes Joe Anderson (The Divide) as Asa, who’s looking...
- 10/13/2015
- TVLine.com
Wgn America is continuing to develop their own original scripted series. They've just ordered Titans, a dramatic series that revolves around the Farrell clan of the Appalachian mountains. The show will debut sometime next year.
Here are the details:
Wgn America Expands Original Programming Slate
Network Orders Scripted Drama "Titans," from Creator/Executive Producer Peter Mattei, Executive Producer/Emmy Award(R)-Winner Peter Tolan ("Rescue Me")
Begins Writers' Room for "Underground," from Creators/Executive Producers Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy") and Joe Pokaski ("Heroes"), Executive Producer/Academy Award(R)-Winner Akiva Goldsman ("A Beautiful Mind")
Los Angeles, CA (Wednesday, August 13, 2014) - Expanding its slate of original programming, Wgn America today announced its next straight-to-series order for the scripted drama "Titans," and the start of pre-production and a writers' room, with an eye toward a series order, for the scripted series "Underground." Both...
Here are the details:
Wgn America Expands Original Programming Slate
Network Orders Scripted Drama "Titans," from Creator/Executive Producer Peter Mattei, Executive Producer/Emmy Award(R)-Winner Peter Tolan ("Rescue Me")
Begins Writers' Room for "Underground," from Creators/Executive Producers Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy") and Joe Pokaski ("Heroes"), Executive Producer/Academy Award(R)-Winner Akiva Goldsman ("A Beautiful Mind")
Los Angeles, CA (Wednesday, August 13, 2014) - Expanding its slate of original programming, Wgn America today announced its next straight-to-series order for the scripted drama "Titans," and the start of pre-production and a writers' room, with an eye toward a series order, for the scripted series "Underground." Both...
- 8/15/2014
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Wgn has added another original program to its slate, giving a straight-to-series order to Titans on Wednesday.
The drama follows the Farrell family in the Appalachian mountains. Their reclusive home allows the Farrells autonomy from the law and society, creating a way of life they'll do anything to defend. Titans is created and written by the playwright Peter Mattei, who will executive-produce alongsideRescue Me's Peter Tolan, Paul Giamatti and Dan Carey.
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The drama follows the Farrell family in the Appalachian mountains. Their reclusive home allows the Farrells autonomy from the law and society, creating a way of life they'll do anything to defend. Titans is created and written by the playwright Peter Mattei, who will executive-produce alongsideRescue Me's Peter Tolan, Paul Giamatti and Dan Carey.
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- 8/13/2014
- by Sadie Gennis
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Wgn America is boosting its scripted programming slate with a series order for the drama “Titans,” which counts “Rescue Me” alum Peter Tolan (pictured above) among its executive producers, and is developing another drama, “Underground,” with an eye toward a series order. Created and written by playwright Peter Mattei, “Titans” is billed as a struggle for power and control set in the rugged and mysterious hills of Appalachia. It tells the story of the Farrell clan, a family of outsiders who've been in these parts since before anyone can remember. Living off the grid and above the law on their.
- 8/13/2014
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Inspired by Ira Sachs’ Last Address, filmmaker (Love in the Time of Money) and novelist (The Deep Whatsis) Peter Mattei made this short film, Lost Arts, in 2010. Sachs’ film — which he discusses in the current issue of Filmmaker — looks at the final addresses of a generation of New York artists who died of AIDS. With Lost Arts, Mattei has taken Sachs’ formal approach and applied it to the real estate of arthouse cinema. For those who have long lived in New York, see how many of these Duane Reades, health clubs and Apple stores evoke any hint […]...
- 8/5/2014
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
Inspired by Ira Sachs’ Last Address, filmmaker (Love in the Time of Money) and novelist (The Deep Whatsis) Peter Mattei made this short film, Lost Arts, in 2010. Sachs’ film — which he discusses in the current issue of Filmmaker — looks at the final addresses of a generation of New York artists who died of AIDS. With Lost Arts, Mattei has taken Sachs’ formal approach and applied it to the real estate of arthouse cinema. For those who have long lived in New York, see how many of these Duane Reades, health clubs and Apple stores evoke any hint […]...
- 8/5/2014
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Playwright, film director and now novelist Peter Mattei (The Deep Whatsis) was the guest recently on Brad Listi’s Other People podcast, where he told a surprising tale about contemporary Hollywood screenplay sales. Matthei, whose feature Love in the Time of Money was a La Ronde-inspired social X-ray of the early aughts, talks with Listi about working in the dotcom world and advertising, about the empowering nature of fiction writing and then this: I heard a story about a really well established screenwriter who had a great sci-fi script he couldn’t sell. So he finally just went into a comic book […]...
- 8/19/2013
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
As we head into March, the Emmy® and Peabody award-winning “The Met: Live in HD” series is in full swing in U.S. cinemas for a seventh season featuring 12 live operas from the Metropolitan Opera’s 2012-13 season.
The next one is the broadcast of Wagner’s Parsifal. It will be presented live for only one day on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 Am Et in the St. Louis area.
Wamg invites you to enter to win tickets to see Parsifal This Saturday! We have one pair of tickets – Good For Two – to this event. Tickets are good at the AMC Chesterfield 14 and will be mailed.
To Qualify:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area On Saturday.
2. Send Your Full Name To michelle@wearemoviegeeks.com .
3. Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary.
“The Met has assembled about the best Parsifal cast available today…...
The next one is the broadcast of Wagner’s Parsifal. It will be presented live for only one day on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00 Am Et in the St. Louis area.
Wamg invites you to enter to win tickets to see Parsifal This Saturday! We have one pair of tickets – Good For Two – to this event. Tickets are good at the AMC Chesterfield 14 and will be mailed.
To Qualify:
1. You Must Be In The St. Louis Area On Saturday.
2. Send Your Full Name To michelle@wearemoviegeeks.com .
3. Winners Will Be Chosen Through A Random Drawing Of Qualifying Contestants. No Purchase Necessary.
“The Met has assembled about the best Parsifal cast available today…...
- 2/27/2013
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
TORONTO -- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment and ThinkFilm on Wednesday said they had signed a three-picture home entertainment distribution deal for the United States and Canada, beginning with the DVD and home video release of The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys, which Jodie Foster stars in and produced. That release will be followed by CTHE handling the video releases of World Traveler, starring Billy Crudup and Julianne Moore, and Merchant-Ivory's Mystic Masseur, starring James Fox and Om Puri. The distribution arrangement was brokered by ThinkFilm president Jeff Sackman and Benedict Carver, vp of acquisition for Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Newly launched ThinkFilm has offices in New York City and Toronto, and has a film release slate that includes Gus Van Sant's Gerry, The Event by Thom Fitzgerald, and Love in the Time of Money, by Peter Mattei.
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