Author Archives: Chase Whale

SXSW Announces Midnight Features and Shorts; Features Include ‘[REC]³ Génesis,’ ‘John Dies at the End,’ ‘V/H/S,’ and a Super Secret Screening

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Chase Whale

This afternoon the SXSW Film Festival has announce their much anticipated Midnight Features lineup. Included is [REC]³ Génesis, John Dies at the End (premiered at Sundance just a few weeks ago), a Super Secret Screening, and V/H/S, the Sundance anthology … Continue reading →

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Opening This Week

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Chase Whale

‘The Woman in Black’ Director:James Watkins Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer, Ciarán Hinds, Emma Shorey Synopsis: A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals. On-Set Featurette | Trailer | Official … Continue reading →

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SXSW Announces 2012 Lineup, Including ’21 Jump Street,’ ‘The Raid,’ and More

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Chase Whale

SXSW has just announced their full 2012 film slate, including ’21 Jump Street,’ ‘The Raid’ (which made a huge splash at TIFF last year and Sundance just a few weeks ago), and so much more. Check out the lineup below! … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Win a Poster of ‘The Woman in Black,’ Signed By Daniel Radcliffe

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Chase Whale

MakingOf has teamed up with CBS Films to give our viewers the chance to win a poster of ‘The Woman in Black,’ signed by Daniel Radcliffe. For your chance to win one of three gift packs, follow these three easy … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Sundance Awards Announced!

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Chase Whale

This was a good year for Sundance. Majority of the films were picked up for distribution (standouts: BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD, THE SURROGATE, BLACK ROCK, THE QUEEN OF VERSAILLES, V/H/S, LIBERAL ARTS), it snowed, I had a lot of … Continue reading →

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Interview: ‘Division III: Football’s Finest’ Co-writer/Executive Producer/Editor/Actor/Director Marshall Cook

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Chase Whale

Marshall Cook is a man who wears many hats. As you can see from this headline, Cook not only co-wrote the film, but produced, edited, acted, and directed as well. Did I mention he’s only 29? In this interview, Cook … Continue reading →

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The 69th Annual Golden Globes Announced! What Did You Think?

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chase Whale

Hosted by a more-toned-down-than-last-year Ricky Gervais, the 69th annual Golden Globes were announced last night with ’The Artist’ and ‘The Decendants’ taking home the top prizes. Check out the full list below (winner bolded). Let us know in the comments section … Continue reading →

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Interview: ‘The Devil Inside’ cowriter Matthew Peterman and cowriter/director William Brent Bell

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Chase Whale

Over the weekend I spoke with two filmmakers who have recently been heavily discussed in the online world, Matthew Peterman and William Brent Bell. These two are the ones responsible for the recent found film footage hit, ‘The Devil Inside’. In … Continue reading →

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Win MGM Classics ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘Manhattan,’ ‘The Apartment,’ ‘Notorious,’ ‘Rebecca,’ and ‘Spellbound’ on Blu-ray!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Chase Whale

MakingOf has teamed up with MGM Home Entertainment to give our viewers the chance to win six great classics, ‘Annie Hall,’ ‘Manhattan,’ ‘The Apartment,’ ‘Notorious,’ ‘Rebecca,’ and ‘Spellbound’ on Blu-ray (all available to purchase on Tuesday, January 24th). For your … Continue reading →

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Writers Guild Awards Nominations Announced

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Chase Whale

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in writing for the screen during 2011. Winners will be honored at the 2012 Writers Guild Awards on Sunday, … Continue reading →

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