Tag: Campbell
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‘Scream’ Creator Kevin Williamson Says Neve Campbell Needs to Return to Franchise: ‘Pay Her the Money’
“Scream” franchise screenwriter Kevin Williamson is hoping Neve Campbell returns to Woodsboro. Campbell exited the iconic slasher films ahead of the recent sequel “Scream 6” over salary disputes, calling it a “very difficult decision to move on” after 25 years of playing final girl Sidney Prescott.Williamson said during the “Happy Horror Time” podcast that Paramount…
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This Bruce Campbell ‘80s Vampire Western Horror Deserves Your Love
Bruce Campbell has been rendered a horror movie icon for his appearances in the Evil Dead franchise over the years. His snarky yet demon-killing proficient character, Ash Williams, embodied the part of “the chosen one,” becoming a staple in pulp horror. The chainsaw-wielding hero proved that protagonists within the horror genre can be just as…
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Neve Campbell Boards TIFF-Bound Ballet Documentary ‘Swan Song’ as Executive Producer (Exclusive)
“Scream” star Neve Campbell has boarded the Toronto Film Festival-bound documentary “Swan Song,” about the National Ballet of Canada, as an executive producer.Campbell, who is Canadian, is expected to attend Toronto in support of the film, which follows the ballet company as it mounts a new production of “Swan Lake” directed by ballet icon Karen…
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How Stephen King Helped Save The ‘Evil Dead’ Franchise — Twice
There have been five Evil Dead films and a three-season series over the last four decades, with the fandom for Ash Williams (Bruce Campbell) and the Deadites spreading from one generation to the next. Campbell starred in the first three movies, along with Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead television series, before handing over the reins…
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Daniel Craig, Christopher Nolan Laud James Bond Talent at London Action Festival as Kit Harington Surprises ‘Game of Thrones’ Event (Exclusive)
Top global talent paid homage to director Martin Campbell and special effects supervisor Chris Corbould at the second London Action Festival, which concluded Sunday.The duo, who were honored with the festival’s Moving Target Award for their outstanding contribution to action cinema, were surprised with a range of video messages from people who had worked with…
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Henry Cavill Lost Out on James Bond Because He Looked ‘Too Young’
Henry Cavill’s age worked against him when auditioning to play James Bond.The “Man of Steel” actor was the second choice to portray 007 in the 2006 franchise revamp “Casino Royale,” with director Martin Campbell now revealing that Cavill would have been cast if he appeared older — and if Daniel Craig wasn’t available.“He looked great…
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Exclusive: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Cast Performs ‘Wigloose’ Live [Video]
Almost a year ago, songwriter, producer, and music artist Leland and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” executive producer Tom Campbell began working on the latest “Rusical” or mini-musical for the 16th season of the Emmy-winning reality competition program. A staple of the series, Leland had written numerous Rusicals centered on everyone from Madonna to The Kardashians, and,…
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Bruce Campbell Explains Why ‘Ash vs. Evil Dead’ Was Cancelled
Fans of the Evil Dead franchise were certainly disappointed when Ash vs. Evil Dead was canceled after only running for three seasons. Now, years later, we finally have an explanation for what happened to the horror series. During an interview with Collider, Bruce Campbell, one of the biggest stars in the franchise, explained why the…