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Mike's second feature film, PASSING THROUGH, which he wrote and directed premiered in Torino Italy, later screening in festivals in Europe and more recently, here in NY at Soho International Film Festival, where it picked up nominations for Best Film, Best Actor, and the Audience Award. Mike's feature film debut, SELL BY, which he also wrote and directed, premiered in Toronto in 2019 at Inside Out, then traveled the festival circuit garnering awards including best feature, best screenplay and best director. It was acquired by Netflix under the title ALMOST LOVE, and stars Kate Walsh, Scott Evans, Augustus Prew, Michelle Buteau, and Patricia Clarkson. Mike's first film, SHINER, a short starring Amy Ryan, premiered at Tribeca and launched his directing career. Mike most recently directed THE CHASE, a short film written by Nick Jandl. With Nick, Mike is executive producing and writing the series TODO POR AMOR with Stampede Entertainment and CBS Viacom. Mike became WGA when he was hired by Judd Apatow and Universal to pen the comedy, UNTITLED GAY MARRIAGE. Mike is a veteran actor, with years of experience in film and television, working with greats like Clint Eastwood (Jersey Boys), Karyn Kusama (The Invitation), Richard LaGravenese (You're Not You), Nancy Savoca (Union Square), & Martin Campbell (Green Lantern) to name a few. He was last seen on NBC's NEW AMSTERDAM and Showtime's CITY ON A HILL. Mike holds a BS in economics from Georgetown, and he trained as an actor at The Juilliard School. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
S.S. Wilson, the screenwriter of such films as Tremors and Short Circuit, has just finished his second novel Fraidy Cats. Wilson also wrote a book on special effects, stop-motion animation, PUPPETS, AND PEOPLE. In 1983 Wilson and Maddock sold their spec script SHORT CIRCUIT. Directed by John Badham, it was their first produced feature. In quick succession, they wrote SHORT CIRCUIT 2, BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED, GHOST DAD; and served as consultants on Steven Spielberg's animated THE LAND BEFORE TIME.In 1990 they sold another spec, TREMORS, on which they also served as producers. Directed by fellow USC alum Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, the film became a revered cult classic, spawning three sequels and a TV series. Wilson and Maddock joined with Nancy Roberts (producer of all the Tremors sequels) and Ron Underwood to form Stampede Entertainment in 1992. The first Stampede project was HEART AND SOULS at Universal, starring Robert Downey, Jr.The TREMORS franchise grew with Wilson debuting as a director on TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS for Universal Family Home Entertainment. During the same time period, he and Maddock wrote the green-light draft of Warner Bros. 1999 tent pole release WILD WILD WEST, starring Will Smith.In 2001 it was TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, with Stampede partner Brent Maddock directing and Wilson handling the second unit. 2004 saw both the debut of TREMORS: THE SERIES for the Sci-Fi Network (Wilson co-created and co-executive produced with Maddock and Roberts) and TREMORS 4: THE LEGEND BEGINS, with Wilson again at the helm.In addition to screenwriting, Wilson is branching out into fiction. His first book is an action-adventure tale Tucker's Monster.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2664729/advertisement
S.S. Wilson, the screenwriter of such films as Tremors and Short Circuit, has just finished his second novel Fraidy Cats. Wilson also wrote a book on special effects, stop-motion animation, PUPPETS, AND PEOPLE. In 1983 Wilson and Maddock sold their spec script SHORT CIRCUIT. Directed by John Badham, it was their first produced feature. In quick succession, they wrote SHORT CIRCUIT 2, BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED, GHOST DAD; and served as consultants on Steven Spielberg's animated THE LAND BEFORE TIME.In 1990 they sold another spec, TREMORS, on which they also served as producers. Directed by fellow USC alum Ron Underwood and starring Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Michael Gross, and Reba McEntire, the film became a revered cult classic, spawning three sequels and a TV series. Wilson and Maddock joined with Nancy Roberts (producer of all the Tremors sequels) and Ron Underwood to form Stampede Entertainment in 1992. The first Stampede project was HEART AND SOULS at Universal, starring Robert Downey, Jr.The TREMORS franchise grew with Wilson debuting as a director on TREMORS 2: AFTERSHOCKS for Universal Family Home Entertainment. During the same time period, he and Maddock wrote the green-light draft of Warner Bros. 1999 tent pole release WILD WILD WEST, starring Will Smith.In 2001 it was TREMORS 3: BACK TO PERFECTION, with Stampede partner Brent Maddock directing and Wilson handling the second unit. 2004 saw both the debut of TREMORS: THE SERIES for the Sci-Fi Network (Wilson co-created and co-executive produced with Maddock and Roberts) and TREMORS 4: THE LEGEND BEGINS, with Wilson again at the helm.In addition to screenwriting, Wilson is branching out into fiction. His first book is an action-adventure tale Tucker's Monster.
Kevin Bacon and Fred Ward vs. killer worms in the desert! What's not to love? Join us as we revisit a 90s home video fave and talk all things TREMORS. Do we love the creature effects? Did this movie hold up for us after all these years? Do we ship Val and Earl? Find out as we head to Perfection for a goopy fun time.--Check out the fantastic making-of documentary, FINDING PERFECTION!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpCSCQJEmnkAnd the super in-depth FAQ from Stampede Entertainment!https://stampede-entertainment.com/site/fan-extras/tremors-faq/--Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe to the show!--Want us to cover your favorite scary movie?Let us know at ohthatsascarymovie@gmail.com--Music in this episode:OTASM Theme song:Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytalesLicense code: 5WEXHXHOK30CKEKU
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So it's come to this. Jamie and Cody are reaching the end of their trek through the life of Burt Gummer, and have seen the mustache man's most terrifying foe yet: IP cash-ins. On its penultimate episode, You Can't Kill The Gummer looks at the two movies that brought back the graboids for a new generation, for better or worse, 2015's Tremors 5: Bloodlines and 2018's Tremors: A Cold Day In Hell. The first entries in the franchise without the involvement of Stampede Entertainment, are these Jamie Kennedy-centric fahter-and-son survivalist bonding adventures worthy of the legacy of worm-explodin' that came before them? No. DOWNLOAD THIS LINK SO YOU, TOO, MAY PONDER THE ENDLESS MYSTERY OF WHY BURT CHANGED HIS HAT THAT ONE TIME Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BoxOfficePulpPodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BoxOfficePulp iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-pulp/id577338641 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=37192&refid=stpr
This week we close the loop on the Stampede Entertainment produced Tremors films with Tremors 4: The Legend Begins. Your hosts Justin, Eliz, and Tyler are joined by another VERY SPECIAL GUEST, Sam Ly!! Sam played Rejection citizen Fu Yien Chang in Tremors 4! Star ratings help us build our audience! Please rate/review/subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen, and share us with your hired gunsligher. Email us at sequelrights@gmail.com with feedback or suggestions on future franchises! Special Guest: Sam Ly.
Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen saddled up for John Sturges' film about seven outlaws who band together to stand up for an oppressed Mexican village in the old west. Short Circuit and Tremors creator S.S. Wilson joins Aaron and Troy to remake the 1960 western classic, The Magnificent Seven. Will we follow the upcoming remake's ideas, or go completely new directions? We discuss the original film in detail, as well as Steve's insight into filmmaking itself, and by the end of this episode, we will Remake The Magnificent Seven RIGHT! Find more about Steve SS Wilson at Stampede Entertainment - http://stampede-entertainment.com/site/ Listen to our Short Circuit episode with Steve here: http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/short-circuit-with-screenwriter-s-s-wilson-remake-this-movie-right/ Listen a detailed interview mentioned in the episode here: http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/interview-tremors-short-circuit-screenwriter-s-s-wilson/ Host | Contributor Information: Aaron - The Hollywood Outsider | The Blacklist Exposed Troy Heinritz - The Blacklist Exposed | Under the Dome Radio Wayne Henderson - Media Voice-Overs | Voice-Over Journey Podcast | Packers Fan Podcast | Under the Dome Radio Artwork by Dustin Baker - DustyGrafix Social Media Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/remakethismovieright/ Twitter: @RemakeRight Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Theme Songs: RetroFuture Clean, The Escalation Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
In 1981, Joe Dante terrified a nation with his film revolving around a young journalist and her husband seduced by a coven of werewolves. This original film is often heralded as a horror classic, with some of the best practical effects of its time. Screenwriter S.S. Wilson (Short Circuit, Tremors) returns sit down with Aaron and Troy to dive into a film he personally chose to remake for a modern audience. We discuss the original film in detail, as well as Steve's insight into the production and effects, and by the end of this episode - We will Remake The Howling RIGHT! Find more about Steve (SS Wilson) at Stampede Entertainment - http://stampede-entertainment.com/site/ Listen to our Short Circuit episode with Steve here: http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/short-circuit-with-screenwriter-s-s-wilson-remake-this-movie-right/ Listen a detailed interview mentioned in the episode here: http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/interview-tremors-short-circuit-screenwriter-s-s-wilson/ Host | Contributor Information: Aaron - The Hollywood Outsider | The Blacklist Exposed Troy Heinritz - The Blacklist Exposed | Under the Dome Radio Wayne Henderson - Media Voice-Overs | Voice-Over Journey Podcast | Packers Fan Podcast | Under the Dome Radio Artwork by Dustin Baker - DustyGrafix Social Media Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/remakethismovieright/ Twitter: @RemakeRight Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Theme Songs: RetroFuture Clean, Satiate Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
30 years ago, a lovable robot was struck by lightning and electrified us all with his wacky comedic stylings and the innocent heart underneath it all. This week, we remake the classic film, Short Circuit with one of the writers of the original film, SS Wilson, to discuss his original film, how he feels about remakes, and then agrees to pitch with us and Remake This Movie RIGHT! Find more about Steve (SS Wilson) at Stampede Entertainment - http://stampede-entertainment.com/site/ Listen to the interview mentioned throughout the episode here: http://www.thehollywoodoutsider.com/interview-tremors-short-circuit-screenwriter-s-s-wilson/ Host | Contributor Information: Aaron - The Hollywood Outsider | The Blacklist Exposed Troy Heinritz - The Blacklist Exposed | Under the Dome Radio Wayne Henderson - Media Voice-Overs | Voice-Over Journey Podcast | Packers Fan Podcast | Under the Dome Radio Artwork by Dustin Baker - DustyGrafix Social Media Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/remakethismovieright/ Twitter: @RemakeRight Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHollywoodOutsider Theme Songs: RetroFuture Clean, Chase, and Take A Chance Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/