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Frank Darabont Suing AMC For Over A Quarter Billion In “Walking Dead” Lawsuit

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Written by Patti Pauley

There certainly is no question here that AMC’s The Walking Dead is one of the most popular TV programs to not only air on the original content broadcasting station, but definitely sits as one of the best TV series of the 21st century. Having said that, it’s really no wonder why acclaimed screenwriter from such films as Nightmare On Elm Street 3 and Shawshank Redemption Frank Darabont, is a little salty towards AMC after being suddenly replaced on the show. And Darabont has responded with a hefty lawsuit seeking a whopping $280 million.

 

Shit just got real serious folks.

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The trouble all started during production of the second season when Darabont was abruptly fired (for reasons still unclear at this time) and then replaced with Greg Mazzara who ending up dropping out after the third season; handing the bloody reigns to present producer Scott M. Gimple. For whatever the reason was for the change, Darabont was clearly upset and filed a lawsuit against AMC back in 2013, alleging that the network improperly reduced his profit share by not counting him as fully invested in the second season and claiming he worked on all of the episodes of the second season. He also claims AMC flat-out robbed him of contingent profits by producing the series and then licensing it to its cable network affiliate for not enough money.

 AMC fired back stating he had to be working full-time on the show at the end of the second cycle to inherit these profits. This mess of an argument that is ongoing really grabbed everyone’s attention when we recently learned via SlashFilm the exact amount of damages the former writer/producer of The Walking Dead was seeking.

According to reports, the case has been building over the last several years and now ready to go to trial. However, the appointed judge  has stated the proceedings probably won’t get under way until 2018. If the case does indeed make it to trial without a settlement, it will mark one of the biggest profit cases in television history.

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Looks like the drama behind the scenes of AMC’s hit show could very well be a contender against the tension between Negan and Rick eh? What a mess. What are your thoughts on this debacle?

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Watch ‘The Burning’ At The Location Where It Was Filmed

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Fangoria is reporting that fans of the 1981 slasher The Burning will be able to have a screening of the film at the location where it was filmed. The movie is set at Camp Blackfoot which is actually the Stonehaven Nature Preserve in Ransomville, New York.

This ticketed event will take place on August 3. Guests will be able to take a tour of the grounds as well as enjoy some campfire snacks along with the screening of The Burning.

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The film came out in the early ’80s when teen slashers were being churned out in magnum force. Thanks to Sean S. Cunningham’s Friday the 13th, filmmakers wanted to get in on the low-budget, high-profit movie market and a casket load of these types of films were produced, some better than others.

The Burning is one of the good ones, mostly because of the special effects from Tom Savini who had just come off of his groundbreaking work on Dawn of the Dead and Friday the 13th. He declined to do the sequel because of its illogical premise and instead signed on to do this movie. Also, a young Jason Alexander who would later go on to play George in Seinfeld is a featured player.

Because of its practical gore, The Burning had to be heavily edited before it received an R-rating. The MPAA was under the thumb of protest groups and political bigwigs to censor violent films at the time because slashers were just so graphic and detailed in their gore.

Tickets are $50, and if you want a special t-shirt, that will cost you another $25, You can get all the information by visiting the On Set Cinema webpage.

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‘Longlegs’ Creepy “Part 2” Teaser Appears on Instagram

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Neon Films released an Insta-teaser for their horror film Longlegs today. Titled Dirty: Part 2, the clip only furthers the mystery of what we are in for when this movie is finally released on July 12.

The official logline is: FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes unexpected turns, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again.

Directed by former actor Oz Perkins who also gave us The Blackcoat’s Daughter and Gretel & Hansel, Longlegs is already creating buzz with its moody images and cryptic hints. The film is rated R for bloody violence, and disturbing images.

Longlegs stars Nicolas Cage, Maika Monroe, and Alicia Witt.

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Exclusive Sneak Peek: Eli Roth and Crypt TV’s VR Series ‘The Faceless Lady’ Episode Five

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Eli Roth (Cabin Fever) and Crypt TV are knocking it out of the park with their new VR show, The Faceless Lady. For those unaware, this is the first fully scripted VR horror show on the market.

Even for masters of horror like Eli Roth and Crypt TV, this is a monumental undertaking. However, if I trust anyone to change the way that we experience horror, it would be these two legends.

The Faceless Lady

Ripped from the pages of Irish folklore, The Faceless Lady tells the story of a tragic spirit cursed to wander the halls of her castle for all of eternity. However, when three young couples are invited to the castle for a series of games, their fates may soon change.

So far, the story has provided horror fans with a gripping game of life or death that doesn’t look as if it will slow down in episode five. Luckily, we have an exclusive clip that may be able to satiate your appetites until the new premiere.

Airing on 4/25 at 5pmPT/8pmET, episode five follows our final three contestants in this wicked game. As the stakes are raised ever higher, will Ella be able to fully awaken her connection with Lady Margaret?

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The newest episode can be found on Meta Quest TV. If you haven’t already, follow this link to subscribe to the series. Make sure to check out the new clip below.

Eli Roth Present’s THE FACELESS LADY S1E5 Clip: THE DUEL – YouTube

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