Modernciné e-mailed in with a new clip in promotion of the upcoming theatrical release of award-winning horror flick Jug Face, and if this bad boy is playing anywhere near you, go out and see it ASAP! Read on for details.

Read our Jug Face review here!

From the Press Release
Modernciné announced that JUG FACE, the tense horror-thriller written and directed by Chad Crawford Kinkle, will have a national theatrical rollout on August 9th through its domestic distribution arm Modern Distributors. The film was produced by Andrew van den Houten (Funeral Kings, The Woman) and Robert Tonino (Home Movie, Ghoul) for Modernciné and stars Lauren Ashley Carter (The Woman), Sean Bridgers (“Deadwood”), Sean Young (Blade Runner), Larry Fessenden (I Sell the Dead), and Daniel Manche (The Girl Next Door). JUG FACE was executive produced by Lucky McKee, Arrien Schiltkamp, and Loren Semmens. The film will have a pre-theatrical VOD roll out in the U.S. on July 8th and is slated for a VOD release, day and date with theatrical, on August 9th.

JUG FACE tells the story of a pregnant teen trying to escape a backwoods community when she discovers that she may be sacrificed to a mysterious pit. The entity in the pit requires a life for keeping the community safe. The face of the person to be sacrificed is crafted onto a ceramic jug. When ignored, the entity unleashes an evil onto the community. Now no one is safe as tragedy befalls each member one by one, and they soon realize that the pit wants what it wants.

“Chad Crawford Kinkle's uniquely original Southern Gothic tale is filled with amazing performances and beautiful cinematography. We believed in the project from the beginning and are pleased to be supporting its domestic release through Modern Distributors, our new-founded distribution and film sales arm. Jug Face is exactly the kind of director-driven filmmaking we will continue to get behind,” said van den Houten.

JUG FACE won the Slamdance Grand Prize Screenwriting Award in 2011 and debuted as a Special Screening selection at this year’s festival.

Synopsis
The pit has spoken. Dawai, the potter of a backwoods community, has crafted a face on a ceramic jug of the person that the pit wants sacrificed. Ada, pregnant with her brother’s child, has seen her face on the jug and hides it in the woods, determined to save the life of her unborn. If she does not sacrifice herself, however, the creature from the pit will kill everyone in the village until she does.

It's high time that The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen make their return to the screen, be it big or small, and Fox seems to be in agreement with us. Will you be seeing the gang on your TV soon? Read on for details.

According to Deadline, Fox today gave a put pilot commitment to "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen." The one-hour drama is based on comic guru Alan Moore and illustrator Kevin O’Neill’s multi-volume series featuring Nemo, Allan Quatermain, Dracula’s Mina Harker, the Invisible Man, and Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde.

The Victorian Era-based series from the Watchmen and V For Vendetta creator was first published in 1999 with subsequent volumes moving through time to the contemporary UK. Like with the 2009 Watchmen film, Moore is not involved in this project, and neither is O’Neill. Michael Green will serve as executive producer and showrunner for the 20th Century Fox TV produced project with Erwin Stoff also executive producing.

Wondering how the people of Chester's Mill will react when sickness threatens their community, which is trapped "Under the Dome"? Then check out this preview of next week's Episode 1.04, "Outbreak."

The 13-episode summer series on CBS stars Mike Vogel, Rachelle Lefevre, Dean Norris, Natalie Martinez, Britt Robertson, Alexander Koch, Colin Ford, Nicholas Strong, Jolene Purdy, Ned Bellamy, Natalie Zea, and Aisha Hinds.

"Under the Dome" Episode 1.04 - "Outbreak" (airs 7/15/13)
The people of Chester’s Mill fall into a state of panic as an outbreak of meningitis strikes their community, threatening their already depleted medical supplies. Meanwhile Julia (Lefevre) continues to search for answers into her husband’s disappearance.

Related Story:Image Gallery for "Under the Dome" Episode 1.04 - "Outbreak"

"Under the Dome" is produced by CBS Television Studios in association with Amblin Television. Neal Baer, Stephen King, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Stacey Snider, and Brian K. Vaughan, who wrote the television adaptation, serve as executive producers

For more info visit "Under the Dome" on CBS.com, "like""Under the Dome" on Facebook, and follow "Under the Dome" on Twitter (@UnderTheDomeCBS).

One of the best parts of San Diego Comic-Con is all the cool new artwork that's on display, and among the first to show off what they'll be bringing to the show is Fox TV, who revealed some new posters for "Sleepy Hollow" via TV Guide.

The "Sleepy Hollow" panel is on Friday, July 19, 2013, from 3:30-4:30pm in Room 6A, and fans can snag the first swag for the new supernatural drama at Fox's booth #4229.

"Sleepy Hollow" premieres Monday, September 16th, and along with its regular Monday time slot, repeat episodes air on Friday nights from 9:00-10:00 PM.

Synopsis:
In this modern-day twist on Washington Irving’s classic, Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison; Salmon Fishing in the Yemen) is resurrected and pulled two and a half centuries through time to find that the world is on the brink of destruction and he is humanity’s last hope, forcing him to team up with a contemporary police officer (Nicole Beharie; 42, Shame) to unravel a mystery that dates back to the founding fathers.

Related Story:"Sleepy Hollow" Image Gallery

"Sleepy Hollow" is from K/O Paper Products in association with 20th Century Fox Television. The series is co-created by Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Phillip Iscove, and Len Wiseman (“Hawaii Five-0,” Underworld, Total Recall). The series is executive-produced by Kurtzman, Orci, Wiseman, and Heather Kadin. Iscove serves as supervising producer. Wiseman directed the pilot.

For more info "like""Sleepy Hollow" on Facebook, and follow "Sleepy Hollow" on Twitter.

Alrighty, kids! Time for another look at Capcom's Lost Planet 3! See E.D.N. III through the eyes of Jim Peyton in this latest trailer, which kicks off a series of further personal insights from this unlikely hero! Dig it!

From the Press Release
The latest chapter in the Lost Planet series comes to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC in early 2013. The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Lost Planet 3 introduces Jim, a rig pilot who leaves Earth to take on a hazardous but lucrative contract on E.D.N. III. Working for Neo-Venus Construction (NEVEC), who are preparing the planet for colonization, Jim joins his fellow pioneers at the Coronis base and begins surveying the uncharted terrain and obtaining samples of the planet’s energy supply – Thermal Energy.

With NEVEC’s existing Thermal Energy reserve running low, the fate of the Coronis mission depends on the natural source of the energy supply being located. Realizing that this is a great opportunity for a huge pay-off and early ticket home to his family, Jim braves the risk of the treacherous environment and threat of the indigenous Akrid. Acting as a home away from home and boasting an array of tools that can assist Jim on the field, the utility rig provides Jim’s safety and is essential for not only his contract work but also his protection against the ever-changing climate.

Lost Planet 3 will deliver a diverse range of gameplay including on-foot battles and intense first person action. With a number of multiplayer modes and a compelling single player experience, Lost Planet 3 will delve deeper into the Lost Planet universe, uncovering hidden truths within the unique and dynamic environment of E.D.N. III.

To learn more, visit the official Capcom website.

We weren't able to watch last night's "Teen Wolf," but from this preview of next week's Episode 3.07, "Currents," it appears we better get caught up quick! Every second matters!

"Teen Wolf" stars Tyler Posey as Scott McCall, Crystal Reed as Allison Argent, Dylan O'Brien as Stiles, Tyler Hoechlin as Derek Hale, and Holland Roden as Lydia Martin.

"Teen Wolf" Episode 3.07 - "Currents" (airs 7/15/13):
As the danger begins to reach closer to Scott, threatening his trusted mentor and boss, Deaton, Kali, and the twins go after Derek.

For more visit the official "Teen Wolf" website, "like""Teen Wolf" on Facebook, and follow "Teen Wolf" on Twitter.

On tap right now is a brand spanking new one-sheet for Raze which will be playing as part of the Fantasia Film Festival (July 18-August 6 in Montreal, Canada). Check it out and experience the wonder of how even a bloodied Zoe Bell can be so hot!

Raze (review here), directed by Josh C. Waller from a script by Robert Beaucage, stars Rachel Nichols (Star Trek, P2, The Amityville Horror), Zoe Bell (Kill Bill, Grindhouse), Tracie Thoms (Death Proof, Rent), Sherilyn Fenn ("Twin Peaks,"Boxing Helena), Rebecca Marshall (Saw 3D, That’s My Boy), Doug Jones (Hellboy, Pan’s Labyrinth), Bruce Thomas (Babysitter Wanted, Kyle XY), Tara Macken (The Hunger Games), Adrienne Wilkinson ("Xena", Star Wars :The Force Unleashed), Nicole Steinwedell (The Unit), Bailey Borders, Allene Quincy, Jordan James Smith, Amy Johnston, Victoria Cruz and Brianna Gage.

Synopsis:
Raze focuses on two abducted women and 50 other women who are forced to fight each other using their bare hands, all for the sadistic enjoyment of an elite, voyeuristic society that follows one rule — “Fight or Die.”

For more check out the official Raze website, and "like"Raze on Facebook.

It's these little moments... these once in a lifetime chances... that YouTube was made for. Get ready for what has to be one of the single funniest pranks pulled off in ages. If you're a fan of The Ring, get ready to laugh and be happy!

The below clip went viral yesterday, and it features YouTube user James Williams, who decided to have a bit of fun at his sleeping girlfriend's expense.

"I wanted to see how my girlfriend would react to a ghost coming out the TV trying to grab hold of her. I did it by creating a ghost-like puppet that would clamp to the TV screen," said Williams. "I had to stop her running out the house. She said, 'My legs went like jelly; I couldn't really think what was happening, but all I knew was that thing just kept coming at me.' At the end you see her looking over at it. She was asking, 'What is it? What is it?' I like the fact [it] stayed standing upright the entire time. Even with all the kicking. lol. I don't think I've ever seen a mouth open so wide screaming."

Check it out, and giggle your ass off!

Time for some eye candy, kids! What better way could there be to celebrate hump day than by getting your first glimpse at The Devil's Women? You know Big Red gets all the really hot and horny chicks! Read on for details.

The flick is coming to us from director Guillermo Martínez, and it stars César Genovesi, María Soledad Navarro, and Alexia Encalada with Javier Batic, Noelia Vergini, Fernando Leiva, Ignacio Ardaiz, María Elena Morete, and María Laura Albariño.

The story revolves around Irene, a young woman who is recovering from a brutal beating perpetrated by her former lover. She decides to regain her energy and zest for life, which she believed impossible after finding out she had lost a baby due to the multiple injuries she suffer from the violent act. Her best friend recommends some kind of activity that revitalized her strength. Irene enthusiastically believes she has found the answer in a booklet: theater classes. Once registered into the academy, she never imagined being the only student at the mercy of a pair of deranged psychopaths who truly worship women's flagellation as the solution of sins.

You have to admit there was no need for a witty headline to get you to click on this story, was there? We didn't think so. And the content of this story is EXACTLY what we promised. Go ahead. Don't waste another second ogling the text! On to the eye candy!

Below you'll find several examples of the work of artist John Masse, who specializes in... yep! you guessed it... scantily clad chicks, mainly in swimsuits or underwear, taking the time to hack apart or generally bash on the undead in numerous different ways.

Bless your heart, John. We could look at this stuff all day. In fact, we have been. We originally came upon this story (not literally, you perverts... although...) yesterday, and it's taken us until now to share it with the world. It's not easy typing with one hand. In fact it's an art form of its own!

Sometimes when we get the awful taste of that silly Eddie Murphy movie based on Disney's Haunted Mansion creeping back up our throats, we cringe, shut our eyes tight, and then remember how cool the ride is. Speaking of which...

Below you'll find several behind-the-scenes stills of the magically spooky place that you normally wouldn't have the opportunity to check out courtesy of Haunted Mansion Backstage on Tumblr.

Head on over to their site when you're done here (click the link below) as there's so much more to look at, and this stellar staple of entertainment should really be close to your black little heart!

Dig it!

Odd City Entertainment is excited to announce the next artist in its limited edition print series for Warner Bros. Pictures' and Legendary Pictures'Pacific Rim is Graham Erwin. Read on for more details and to see Erwin's artwork for the film.

From the Press Release:
Inspired by Oscar® nominated director Guillermo del Toro’s EPIC new movie, Pacific Rim, the artist worked closely with Odd City, the studios, and del Toro to capture the spirit of the film in 12” x 36” screen printed format.

Erwin, a well known artist, detailed his vision for his print, "When first approached by Odd City to work on a poster for Pacific Rim, I immediately dove into watching all the trailers available to get a sense of what I found personally exciting about the film. The thing that struck me was how the Jaegers seemed truly massive, towering, and powerful. Each robot was designed with very strong silhouettes and such high levels of detail that I knew they would work well as a focal point with my illustration style. After some talk with Odd City's CEO, Roman, we decided to go with the 12" x 36" format and custom lettering to hopefully put a unique spin on what is already a great property."

Release and Purchase Information:
The Odd City limited edition screen prints are being randomly revealed (reveals began Tuesday, July 2nd, and continue through Monday, July 15th). Graham Erwin’s Pacific Rim print will be made available for purchase on Thursday, July 11th, at a random time via the Odd City web store.

Run Size: Regular – 175
Pricing: Regular - $50
Hand Numbered
Printed by: D&L Screen Printing

About Odd City:
Odd City is a limited edition screen print company based in Austin, Texas, that operates on a global scale. Their team is made up of ex-Apple employees, pop culture geeks, art enthusiasts and gamers who all share the same passion for producing the highest quality limited edition screen prints in the industry.

About Graham Erwin:
Graham Erwin is an illustrator, graphic designer and screen printer living in Columbus, Ohio. His unique style is represented in all the work he produces, from screen prints to iPhone® cases.

Follow Odd City on Twitter (@OddCityNews), sign up for their newsletter on the Odd City website, and like Odd City on Facebook for continued updates.

Erwin's print is above; below you'll find a few others that have already been revealed. Artists from top to bottom are James Fosdike, NE, and Gabz.

Look for Pacific Rim, directed by Guillermo del Toro, in theatres July 12th. Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Rinko Kikuchi, Max Martini, Rob Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., and Diego Klattenhoff star.

Synopsis
From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi action adventure Pacific Rim.

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes--a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)--who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

On tap right now is an exclusive clip from the upcoming spooker Armynel. Watch it. Multiple times even. Then send it to your friends and make sure that they do the same. Doing so will increase your sexiness tenfold. Trust us. We know stuff like this!

Director Lance Dumais takes us on a multi-layered thrill ride into the dark recesses of the mind. The killings begin after a woman falls victim to her own dark past. In order to stop the madness, she must do what needs to be done. Armynel, starring Danielle DiLorenzo (2010 "Survivor" contestant), will be released on DVD July 16th, 2013.

Synopsis
For Savannah, a personal assistant at a law office struggling with a dark secret, bad dreams soon become nightmares and then progress to hallucinations. Finally she can't take it anymore and decides to tell her girlfriend, Felicia. Felicia tries to help by introducing her to psychiatrist Doctor Dale. As she begins her hypnosis therapy sessions and her dark secrets come to light, tragedies begin happening around Savannah, and all the signs point to her being the suspect.

The wait is over, kids! Scream Factory's YouTube Channel has launched and is waiting to sink its claws into you right now. Don't waste another second. You know it's gonna kick ass! These cats can do no wrong, I tell you! And even if they did, they do enough right to make up for it!

From the Press Release
Shout! Factory, a leading media company devoted to producing, uncovering, preserving, and revitalizing the very best of pop culture, announced today the official launch of the Scream Factory TV YouTube Channel. Featuring hours of specialty horror and sci-fi content from classic, cult, and fan-favorite films, Scream Factory TV showcases rare footage, original retro trailers, special behind-the-scenes footage, revealing interviews with cast and crew members, and much more.

"Launching Scream Factory TV is just one more way Shout! Factory continues to diversify itself as a media leader while increasing its growing presence within the digital space," stated Shout! Factory’s Vice President of Digital Strategy & Business Development, Jeffrey Thompson.

Jeff Nelson, Director of Marketing for Shout! Factory continued, "Scream Factory TV is completely fueled by our deep passion and love for the horror genre. As we continue to celebrate and curate more amazing content for the site, we look forward to sharing it with horror and sci-fi fans around the world."

Scream Factory TV will allow horror and sci-fi fans to deeply immerse themselves in a rich selection of thrilling programming, while engaging with fellow fans across the globe. Scream Factory TV features retro content including the official trailers from cult classics like The Fog, The Howling, and Lifeforce; exclusive interviews with stars such as Dawn Wells of The Town That Dreaded Sundown and Leah Ayres of The Burning, among others; a revolving spotlight section that features newly available titles each week; and Scream Picks, which features the top must-have horror and sci-fi titles.

The launch of Scream Factory TV reflects Shout! Factory’s growing commitment to making its content available through multiple digital platforms.

For more info visit the official Scream Factory website, and "like"Scream Factory on Facebook.

With filmmaker Millie Loredo’s serial killer revenge feature Sorrow having wrapped recently, we thought it time to give the Dread Central audience a first look at the blood-soaked independent flick. Read on!

Written and directed by first-time feature filmmaker Loredo, who also produces alongside John Benton, John Mastrangelo and Melanie DeMayo, Sorrow stars actress Vannessa Vasquez as "Mila Sweeney," a woman attacked by serial killers, who is taken to a decaying home where the torture and humiliation continue before she manages to escape. Seeking justice and exacting revenge on her aggressors, she refuses to surrender, even as local police are moving in closer.

Filmed on the Red Scarlet over the course of twenty-three days in Utah and Texas, Sorrow is set to make the international festival circuit once post-production is complete. Andrew Sensenig, Melissa Mars, Eric Martinez, Donny Boaz and Mary Etuk round out the cast.

Catching up with Texas transplant and Hollywood resident Vasquez, the film’s star stated of her preparation for the role, “I did a lot research in forensic psychology and serial killers, as well as kidnap victims and survivors. Coming from a psychology background, a lot of it was very familiar to me, but what really struck me the hardest was hearing the stories of the kidnap survivors and of how they managed to escape. I didn't know how I was going to be able to portray the pain and suffering they went through, so for the most part I stayed in character, always in my thoughts the victims that were going through it and the stories of those survivors out there.”

Recent events factored, too, into Vasquez’s preparation, particularly given the escape of Cleveland, Ohio, kidnap victims Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight from their abductor on May 6, 2013, just prior to the start of principal photography on Sorrow.

“I listened to their stories and wondered how they were able to find the strength to stay alive,” recalled Vasquez.

As to whether or not the narrative of Sorrow warranted such preparation, Vasquez stated of the violence inherent to the script, “Let me just say, when the director has to turn her head away while filming scenes because the blood is so intense, you know it's gonna be sick!”

With Sorrow in the can, Vasquez dished on the next feature she’s set to star in, an international espionage action-thriller called Osprey.

“I play a Persian daughter of an Iranian government official who gets into trouble with high authority, and therefore they come after me being I was closest to him,” Vasquez told us of the film. “It has lots of action and drama; it’s going to be lots of fun. We are shooting it in Texas, New York, Washington, France and Dubai.”

For more visit the official Sorrow website, "like"Sorrow on Facebook, and follow Sorrow on Twitter.

Synopsis
It is the early morning in Fieldhouse, Texas, with a population of 20,000. While many open their eyes and get ready for school, Ana Salinas, a forensic detective, arrives at a crime scene. This isn’t your usual crime scene even though it seems like it. Police officers put up yellow tape around the house as neighbors congregate around the scene.

Inside the house two corpses are found along with two torture chambers with hundreds of items of women’s clothing inside, torture devices and blood in every inch of the rooms. The media are quick to claim that they are the supposed “American Spree Serial Killers,” who were wanted by authorities. They had gotten caught up in a murder charge in Dolores, Colorado, three weeks before they were found dead. Hersey took the blame but escaped almost immediately with the help of her lover, Dale. After eluding state cops, they arrived in Moab, Utah, to pick up a friend, Gambit Neely, a good for nothing drifter.

Meanwhile, Mila Sweeney, a forensic psychologist, is on her way to La Sal to visit her mother, who is moving to New York City. Her flight leaves in less than 48 hours. Exhausted, she takes a nap after the long drive from Salt Lake City. Her car doesn’t start up so she is now stranded in an unfamiliar remote location not far from her mother's house. She seeks out help from sadistic serial killers Dale, Hersey and Gambit on the road heading to La Sal.

Taken hostage, she endures their sadistic ways. Later she is taken hundreds of miles away to a dark and gritty house on the outskirts of a small Texas town barely on the map. This is the killers’ territory where they have tortured and killed most of their victims, and no one knows a thing. After surviving a traumatizing, painful, and unforgettable attack, Mila loses touch with reality with signs indicating post-traumatic stress. A women who had everything now has nothing to lose and puts up a fight to get even with her aggressors. When she accomplishes her horrific vengeance, which is pure cruelty, she is confronted with the results of her actions.

Pacific Rim - The Mobile Game is set to release shortly in conjunction with the film, and to give you gamers an idea of what the game is all about, we chatted with Manish Agarwal, CEO of Reliance Entertainment - Digital.

Dread Central: We haven't seen an official release date for the game yet. We assume it'll be tied in with the film's release - can you announce it yet?

Manish Agarwal: We are looking at releasing the game around the movie release. [Editor's Note: We heard from a third party it'll be releasing tomorrow, July 11th, but haven't been able to confirm that. Check the App Store!]

DC: We've seen the trailer of course, but can you give us any additional hints of the gameplay and how it is similar to (or different from) other Reliance games?

MA: Reliance Games is focused on creating innovative mobile experiences based on high-profile IP. Like Reliance’s successful fighting game Real Steel with over 10M downloads, Pacific Rim will feature larger than life battles pitting players’ Jaegar robot against the monstrous invading Kaiju. The similarities stop there as Pacific Rim includes a story-based progression through the world of the film and the ability to upgrade your Jaeger with a variety of weapons, armor, and other enhancements. It features swipe-based combat, sleek HD graphics, and much more.

DC: Can we count on this gaming experience to be bigger than life as the film appears to be?

MA: We definitely were aiming to create a “bigger than life” experience for the game, and you can see that by witnessing the shear visceral one-on-one combat between Jaeger and Kaiju. We partnered closely with Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures to carry over the theme from the movie to the mobile game. In fact, Guillermo del Toro was quite instrumental in the design and play testing of the game, and his feedback is included throughout the entire development of the game.

DC: What was del Toro’s involvement in the design process -- did he play early builds of the game, or provide notes or feedback? Did he give ideas about what the Pacific Rim game should or should not be like?

MA: Guillermo was quite instrumental in both the design and play testing of the game. Even though his schedule was quite hectic with the final cut of the film, he was kind enough to sit down with us on a number of occasions and share with us not only the story background and clips of the film but also his thoughts on what the game should be. We were all encouraged that he came to the process as a gamer, and there was already a deep understanding of what we needed to do to turn his film into a game. In addition, he worked with us on the look of the Jaegers and Kaijus as well as the animations and camera during combat. To him it was important to make the game entertaining in that we give the player a sense of fun through frenetic action.

DC: Without giving too much away, how does the game tie in with the film? Time-wise, it is a prequel, sequel, or does it take place along the same timeline?

MA: Our timeline is just preceding the events of the film so you are given the chance to pilot some of the earlier Jaegers up to those Mark Vs that are in the movie. You can customize your Jaeger with a unique set of weapons, armor, and other enhancements and even customize the paint job should you wish. So in many respects you are given the chance to tell your own tale as the epic battles rages.

DC: Is it necessary to see the movie to get maximum enjoyment from the game?

MA: The game is an extended experience to the film and allows you to do things only hinted at in the movie. You can get the maximum enjoyment from the game as a standalone, but it will certainly add to the experience if you have already seen the movie.

DC: If their characters are in the game, are most of the same actors from the film doing the voices? What about new characters? We know there will be updates to the game long after the movie has come and gone - any actors we might know who have signed on for future content?

MA: There are several characters that appear in the film that are also in the game. Those characters help lead you through the mission planning and black market areas. They will be there as well with hints and tips to improve your performance. The future is still open in terms of incorporating other characters not currently included, and I am sure the players will appreciate the additional connection to the film.

DC: Speaking of the game's updates, will that include new monsters and robots? If so, did the same design team who worked on the film's creatures work on the game's as well?

MA: It’s likely that the future content of the game will include more characters from the movie, both human and non-human. We already have ideas for new Kaijus, Jaegers, and how to integrate more human characters. The background of the Pacific Rim universe is quite deep, and it will be exciting to work in new characters as the game continues to live.

DC: What would you say is the genre of the game?

MA: Pacific Rim – The Mobile Game is an action game being released on mobile for iOS and Android devices (both Google Play! and Amazon). At its core it is a fighter, but we’ve adopted a number of things from the film so that the player is presented with new challenges that will keep things interesting.

DC: To whom, then, is the game targeted?

MA: The game is targeted at movie-goers and gamers who want a deeper and extended experience into the world of Pacific Rim. It will also appeal to fighting/action fans and those who enjoy the “brawler” category of games.

DC: Our readers are horror fans - what are some of the horror elements in the game that should appeal to them?

MA: The game does feature legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, that are taking millions of lives in their wakes and bringing the apocalypse to humanity’s door.

DC: Lastly, what would you say is special about the game?

MA: We have taken what is fun about the brawler category on mobile and married it with a story-based progression through the world of Pacific Rim. Player can start out as rookie jockeys and work their way up the ladder through piloting five different Jaegers. As you progress, the game gets more difficult, and the Kaijus coming through the portal keep getting stronger. To defeat them, you will need to upgrade your Jaeger with a variety of weapons, armor, and other enhancements. Victory will be only be achieved after working your way up and defeating the strongest Category V Kaijus.

Our thanks to Manish for his time!

Developed by Reliance Games in partnership with Behavior Interactive, Pacific Rim - The Mobile Game features epic battles amidst skyscrapers as players swipe and tap to pilot their Jaegers and defeat the Kaijus. Priced at $2.99, the game's features include:

Swipe to pack devastating punches to pummel down Kaijus. Tap to evade and block. The right timing is key to building awesome combos!

Look for Pacific Rim, directed by Guillermo del Toro, in theatres July 12th. Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, Charlie Day, Ron Perlman, Rinko Kikuchi, Max Martini, Rob Kazinsky, Clifton Collins, Jr., and Diego Klattenhoff star.

Read our Pacific Rim review here!

Synopsis
From acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic sci-fi action adventure Pacific Rim.

When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity’s resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes--a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)--who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind’s last hope against the mounting apocalypse.

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Last night one of my fellow journalists, Scott Weinberg, tweeted something about film critic Rex Reed and the horror anthology V/H/S/2. Intrigued, I hit the link to check out Reed's review. What I found was shocking... but not because of Reed's opinion.

Reed, who's been a film critic for many years, now writes for The New York Observer, a well respected publication. Allow me to quote from Reed's review of the film. Well, you know what? Allow me to quote Reed's entire review of V/H/S/2 as it's only a single paragraph long.

"In this indescribably gory, violent, plotless and deranged purloin of every horror movie ever made by amateurs with a wobbly, nauseating handheld camera, seven unknown directors hell-bent on remaining that way enter a dark, deserted house containing a pile of VHS tapes. One by one, they insert the tapes, and onto the screen flash five episodic creep shows involving a mountain biker pursued by flesh-eating zombies, a cult of Satan worshipers and a sleepover invaded by psycho kidnappers told from the perspective of a GoPro camera attached to the back of a dog. V/H/S/2 is a diabolically psychotic, sub-mental and completely unwatchable disaster that I happily deserted when a man with a retinal implant scooped out his bionic eye with a sharp object, splattering blood all over the camera. Your move, and you’re welcome to it."

Now, honestly? If he had written the above with the intent of it being one paragraph because in his opinion the entire film was only worthy of a few words, that would be one thing, but there are so many errors in his review it's hard to ignore them. Let's address the two most glaring first, shall we?

"seven unknown directors hell-bent on remaining that way"

Snow. Personally speaking, I hate it. Yeah, it looks pretty coming down and when there's a fresh blanket of it covering your city, but try shoveling that shit for 30 years and then get back to me. As if there wasn't enough reason to hate it, you can now throw an alien invasion into the mix.

According to Variety, Benderspink and Evan Astrowsky have come on board to produce science-fiction horror vehicle Snowfall with Clark Baker directing. The story, written by Brooks Elms and Glenn Sanders, takes place during a storm of the century blizzard and tracks a diverse group of Chicago residents trapped on the El Train, only to discover the storm is just a part of a cover for an alien invasion.

Baker also directed the short film Vessel, which Paramount Insurge acquired last year and set up as a feature project.

A red band trailer for The Asylum’s masterpiece Sharknado has arrived in promotion of the film’s July 11th Syfy premiere, and it's home to your chance to check out some of the majesty that awaits you in just a few short hours. Watch it now!

Ian Ziering, Tara Reid, and John Heard star in this cult classic in the making from director Anthony C. Ferrante. Read our Sharknado review here.

Sharknado premieres on Thursday, July 11th, on Syfy at 9/8 Central. Unless you’re part of the protest group that want their Syfy original movies back on Saturday nights (instead of the ratings bomb combo of “Sinbad” and “Primeval: New World”) who have taken to DVR’ing the films on Thursday and then gathering together on social media the following Saturday at 9/8 Central to watch and live riff on the films. Fight the power!

Synopsis
When a freak hurricane swamps Los Angeles, nature's deadliest killer rules sea, land, and air as thousands of sharks terrorize the waterlogged populace.

More casting news for FX's adaptation of horror novel The Strain has come in as Sean Astin has landed a role in the project. Showrunner Carlton Cuse made the announcement via Twitter. No other details are available at press time.

Guillermo del Toro will direct "The Strain" pilot from a script he co-wrote with Chuck Hogan, who also co-authored the books with him. Carlton Cuse ("Lost,""Bates Motel"), who helped develop the adaptation, executive produces alongside del Toro and will serve as showrunner, overseeing the potential series with del Toro. Hogan and del Toro’s longtime manager/producing partner Gary Ungar also serve as exec producers of the project, produced by FX Prods. Kevin Durand, Richard Sammel, Lauren Lee Smith, Jack Kesy, Jonathan Hyde, John Hurt, Miguel Gomez, Corey Stoll, and Mia Maestro all star.

"The Strain," an adaptation of del Toro’s vampire novel trilogy, formally has a pilot order but is being eyed for a 13-episode series pickup. It is a high-concept thriller that tells the story of Dr. Ephraim Goodweather (Stoll), the head of the Center for Disease Control Canary Team in New York City. He and his team are called upon to investigate a mysterious viral outbreak with hallmarks of an ancient and evil strain of vampirism. As the strain spreads, Eph, his team, and an assembly of everyday New Yorkers wage war for the fate of humanity itself.