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Actress Nina Bergman Alludes to new ‘Doom’ film from Universal
Doom is one of the biggest staples in video game culture, especially for first person shooters. With multiple installments in the series containing an endless stream of non-stop, outrageous, over the top violence, it’s obvious as to why Doom has had such an impact.
Much like all commercially successful video games, the hyper-violent demon shooter eventually received a film adaption in 2005; and just like most popular video-game to film adaptations, it fared poorly among viewers and critics.
The Doom film adaptation was similar to the Resident Evil film series in its shortcomings, because while the core film featured the action from its games, the plot and characters were hardly faithful.
While this has not been officially confirmed by Universal, multiple news outlets have reported on actress/singer Nina Bergman’s tweet claim that she has been signed to be part of the cast for the new Doom film.
Bergman tweets that she just finished signing the paperwork with Universal and filming will begin in Bulgaria (a weird place to film a movie about a video-game that takes place on Mars).
Wow I’m doing the next “Doom” movie w Universal Pictures! I just signed all the paperwork💃🏼I get to go back to Bulgaria again and work with some of my favorite people💕This movie w a super cool Director AND my new record coming out, I feel like the luckiest girl in the world🍀 pic.twitter.com/q8t4iI0bgO
— Nina Bergman (@ninabergman) April 17, 2018
As seen in her tweet, Bergman alludes to a director being involved in the new Doom adaptation that is proficient at writing “bad-ass” female characters and is a risk taker.
Oh it’s just this guy who’s an actors director, not scared of taking chances, thinks outside the box, writes crazy cool female characters and dialog. Basically and actors dream director! Check him out you could learn a few tricks from him! He seems pretty down to earth as well 😉 https://t.co/VIGuSVCmmk
— Nina Bergman (@ninabergman) April 19, 2018
While no IMDb confirmation can be sourced for the film’s production, Bergman did respond to two tweets by Tony Giglio (director of Chaos and S.W.A.T.: Under Siege, and writer for Death Race 2, Inferno, Death Race 4: Beyond Anarchy) , which have since been redacted/deleted.
Giglio may not be involved in the production, but considering his familiarity and history with shoot-em-up action films, he may certainly be involved as a writer or director.
Haha yes HE IS! But there’s a lot expectations from his cast!!! I’m glad I’m not him 😉 https://t.co/nhGytrlC9O
— Nina Bergman (@ninabergman) April 19, 2018
Bergman also claims that the new film will bear more success than the 2005 Doom film.
It will be!! Much better script 🙂 https://t.co/WqgksO7678
— Nina Bergman (@ninabergman) April 20, 2018
Comic book news does point out the speculation that if the film is happening, Bergman could be breaking some sort of contract by disclosing this news, so we would be wise to take everything with a grain of salt.
Since Bergman is the only one to confirm anything concerning this Doom film adaptation, and she has not even gone to the location to begin filming, it will be some time before we receive any photos or footage on the project’s potential progress.
The news of a new Doom film comes at interesting point in time considering Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s recent tweet towards The Doom twitter, and with E3 being just over a month away.
Personally, I am curious how close to the game(s) this (potential) film will be, since the most recent chapter in the Doom game series consists of a cast of taciturn demons, cyborg Dr. Sam Hyde, Doomguy, and Olivia Pearce (who Bergman shares a similar face structure and hairstyle with).
On the topic of horror and video games, Xbox One is has a list of horror games for their “Halfway to Halloween” sale. You can see which games will be on sale in our article here!
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Trailer for ‘The Exorcism’ Has Russell Crowe Possessed
The latest exorcism movie is about to drop this summer. It’s aptly titled The Exorcism and it stars Academy Award winner turned B-movie savant Russell Crowe. The trailer dropped today and by the looks of it, we are getting a possession movie that takes place on a movie set.
Just like this year’s recent demon-in-media-space film Late Night With the Devil, The Exorcism happens during a production. Although the former takes place on a live network talk show, the latter is on an active sound stage. Hopefully, it won’t be entirely serious and we’ll get some meta chuckles out of it.
The film will open in theaters on June 7, but since Shudder also acquired it, it probably won’t be long after that until it finds a home on the streaming service.
Crowe plays, “Anthony Miller, a troubled actor who begins to unravel while shooting a supernatural horror film. His estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins), wonders if he’s slipping back into his past addictions or if there’s something more sinister at play. The film also stars Sam Worthington, Chloe Bailey, Adam Goldberg and David Hyde Pierce.”
Crowe did see some success in last year’s The Pope’s Exorcist mostly because his character was so over-the-top and infused with such comical hubris it bordered on parody. We will see if that is the route actor-turned-director Joshua John Miller takes with The Exorcism.
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Win a Stay at The Lizzie Borden House From Spirit Halloween
Spirit Halloween has declared that this week marks the start of spooky season and to celebrate they are offering fans a chance to stay at the Lizzie Borden House with so many perks Lizzie herself would approve.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River, MA is claimed to be one of the most haunted houses in America. Of course one lucky winner and up to 12 of their friends will find out if the rumors are true if they win the grand prize: A private stay in the notorious house.
“We are delighted to work with Spirit Halloween to roll out the red carpet and offer the public a chance to win a one-of-a-kind experience at the infamous Lizzie Borden House, which also includes additional haunted experiences and merchandise,” said Lance Zaal, President & Founder of US Ghost Adventures.
Fans can enter to win by following Spirit Halloween‘s Instagram and leaving a comment on the contest post from now through April 28.
The prize also includes:
An exclusive guided house tour, including insider insight around the murder, the trial, and commonly reported hauntings
A late-night ghost tour, complete with professional ghost-hunting gear
A private breakfast in the Borden family dining room
A ghost hunting starter kit with two pieces of Ghost Daddy Ghost Hunting Gear and a lesson for two at US Ghost Adventures Ghost Hunting Course
The ultimate Lizzie Borden gift package, featuring an official hatchet, the Lizzie Borden board game, Lily the Haunted Doll, and America’s Most Haunted Volume II
Winner’s choice of a Ghost Tour experience in Salem or a True Crime experience in Boston for two
“Our Halfway to Halloween celebration provides fans an exhilarating taste of what’s to come this fall and empowers them to start planning for their favorite season as early as they please,” said Steven Silverstein, CEO of Spirit Halloween. “We have cultivated an incredible following of enthusiasts who embody the Halloween lifestyle, and we’re thrilled to bring the fun back to life.”
Spirit Halloween is also preparing for their retail haunted houses. On Thursday, August 1 their flagship store in Egg Harbor Township, NJ. will officially open to start off the season. That event usually draws in hordes of people eager to see what new merch, animatronics, and exclusive IP goods will be trending this year.
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’28 Years Later’ Trilogy Taking Shape With Serious Star Power
Danny Boyle is revisiting his 28 Days Later universe with three new films. He will direct the first, 28 Years Later, with two more to follow. Deadline is reporting that sources say Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes have been cast for the first entry, a sequel to the original. Details are being kept under wraps so we don’t know how or if the first original sequel 28 Weeks Later fits into the project.
Boyle will direct the first movie but it’s unclear which role he will take on in the subsequent films. What is known is Candyman (2021) director Nia DaCosta is scheduled to direct the second film in this trilogy and that the third will be filmed immediately afterward. Whether DaCosta will direct both is still unclear.
Alex Garland is writing the scripts. Garland is having a successful time at the box office right now. He wrote and directed the current action/thriller Civil War which was just knocked out of the theatrical top spot by Radio Silence’s Abigail.
There is no word yet on when, or where, 28 Years Later will start production.
The original film followed Jim (Cillian Murphy) who wakes from a coma to find that London is currently dealing with a zombie outbreak.
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