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Saying Steven Spielberg is a veteran director would dishonor his legendary career as his imaginative mind has changed cinema as we know it. From creating iconic movies like Jaws and Jurassic Park to Oscar-winning films like Schindler’s List, Spielberg has had quite a filmography to his name.

Hollywood director Steven Spielberg (image credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons)

Throughout his entire career, it has been noted and observed by people around him that Spielberg only does seven takes for a scene. Not furthering the number any higher, Spielberg’s shots are usually done in seven takes. However, one scene from Jurassic Park needed so much perfection that the director had to break his golden rule!

Steven Spielberg Does Not Need More Than Seven Takes!

Steven Spielberg is proud of the fact that he does not do more than seven takes to shoot a scene. Despite his films taking quite some time to get over,...

From the minute he came crashing into Sunnydale, it was clear that Spike was a force to be reckoned with. A countless number of demons appear in the seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," but only a few make a lasting impression. Spike does more than that — he steals the whole show. A lot of the British bad boy's charm can be credited to his whip-smart dialogue, his poetic backstory, and a five-star performance from a shockingly American James Marsters. But one unsung hero gave Spike a first impression so good that he became an instant fan favorite — and he risked his career to do it.

In its first season, "Buffy" established a consistent formula. A new demon pops up every week, but one formidable foe — the Master — acts as the final boss, a looming threat for the whole season that is finally defeated in the finale. Season 2 breaks...

The CW’s The Winchesters season one episode four, “Masters of War,” promises to reveal more of Carlos’ backstory. Directed by John Kretchmer from a script by Julia Cooperman, episode four will air on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 8pm Et/Pt.

The season one cast includes Drake Rodger as John Winchester, Meg Donnelly as Mary Campbell, Nida Khurshid as Latika, Jonathan “Jojo” Fleites as Carlos, Demetria McKinney as Ada, and Bianca Kajlich as John’s mom, Millie. Supernatural‘s Jensen Ackles reprises his role as Dean Winchester to narrate the prequel.

“Masters of War” Plot: Fighter’S Instinct – After the details of a veteran’s death don’t add up, Carlos (Fleites) brings everyone in to investigate and he shares a detail about his past that makes John (Rodger) see him in a new light. Mary (Donnelly) finds an unexpected ally who has been hot on the trail of this monster...

Hello, everyone! We’re back after a brief hiatus to give you a look at the horror and sci-fi headed home this week on home media. As it turns out, the month of August’s releases are starting off on a quiet note, as we have two titles getting the 4K treatment this Tuesday—Dario Argento’s Tenebrae and Flatliners from Joel Schumacher—and then a handful of indie horror arriving on both Blu-ray and DVD: Scream at the Devil, Paranormal Devil, The Farm, and Joker’s Poltergeist.

Flatliners 4K

Some Lines Shouldn’T Be Crossed.

Known for his impressively eclectic filmography and for helping to launch the careers of several young Hollywood stars of the 80s and 90s, Joel Schumacher tackles the existential question that, at one time or another, haunts us all: what awaits us after we die?

At the University Hospital School of Medicine, five ambitious students...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for September 2019, including "Batwoman", "Snake Eyes", "The Magicians" and a whole lot more:

Feature Film

Dreams Of A Singer

Local Production Company: Metrotown Media Productions

Director: Janos Molnar

Co-Producer: Terry Thandi

Jul 27/19 - Oct 31/19

Godfrey

Local Production Company: Godfrey Production Inc.

Director: Ken Mok

Producer: Jason Bourque, Tim Marlowe, JJ Dubois

Aug 06/19 - Sep 09/19

Snake Eyes

Local Production Company: Grackle Bird Productions Ltd.

Director: Robert Schwentke

Producer: Lorenzo Di Bonaventura, Erik Howsam

Oct 15/19 - Dec 06/19

New Media Feature

A Babysitters Guide To Monster Hunting

Local Production Company: Double Double Productions Ulc.

Director: Rachel Talalay

Producer: Ivan Reitman, Amie Karp, Bob Huberman

Aug 29/19 - Nov 08/19

Christmas Chronicles 2

Local Production Company: Maple Syrup Productions Ulc.

Director: Chris Columbus

Producer: Mark Radclliffe

Sep 23/19 - Dec 19/19

There's Someone Inside Your House

Local Production Company: Beaver Tail Productions Ulc.

Director: Patrick Brice

Producer: Dan Cohen,...

This past weekend, Universal Studios Hollywood celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Jurassic Park. Yes, it’s hard to believe, but the iconic Steven Spielberg-directed classic came out 25 years ago!

To celebrate the momentous occasion, Universal Studios Hollywood opened its doors to only the most hard-core fans of the dino-flick, and WeAreMovieGeeks.com was there to soak in all the action.

For three nights, fans were invited to come in costume and celebrate all things Jurassic Park. There were props from the movie on display, including costumes and vehicles, photo ops and other interactive displays, including a virtual reality experience where fans could don Vr goggles and headphones and be transported directly into the “park”, complete with Raptors, a Triceratops and a Pteranodon, as well as an erupting volcano.

One of the most interesting parts of the evening was the panel discussion, hosted by Jurassic World director Colin Trevorrow.

Other...

From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for November 2017 including "Siren", "The Exorcist", "Purple Harvest" and a whole lot more:

Features:

A Dogs Way HOMELocal Production Company: Singularity Productions

Director: Charles Martin Smith

Producer: Gavin Polone

Oct 16/17 - Dec 15/17

Noelle

Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions

Director: Marc Lawrence

Producer: Heather Meehan

Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18

Purple Harvest

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions

Director: Drew Goddard

Jan 29/18 - Apr 06/18

Skyscraper

Local Production Company: Main Mast Production - Can, Inc

Director: Rawson Marshall Thurter, J. J. Perry

Aug 14/17 - Nov 17/17

Two/One

Local Production Company: Khai Productions

Director: Juan Cabral

Producer: Dave Valleau

Nov 15/17 - Dec 03/17

TV Pilots:

Deadly Class

Local Production Company: Pico Productions (BC) Limited

Director: Lee Toland Krieger

Producer: John Lenic

Nov 15/17 - Dec 05/17

TV Series:

A Series Of Unfortunate Events ~ Season 2

Local Production Company: Olaf II Productions Inc

Director: Loni Peristere, Jonathan Teplitzky

Apr...

In Expert Witness, The A.V. Club talks to industry insiders to shed some light on how the pop culture sausage gets made. In this installment, we talk to longtime TV director John T. Kretchmer to discuss all the unusual and unexpected ways directing for the small screen is different than directing for the big screen.

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From VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for August 2017, including "Dragged Across Concrete", "Freaks", "Arrow" and a whole lot more:

13 Miles

Feature

Local Production Company: Habethy Film Productions

Director: Anthony Epp, Helena Thom

Producer: Shanyn Maguire, Anthony Epp, Helena Thom

May 19/17 - Aug 20/17

Dragged Across Concrete

Feature

Local Production Company: Moot Point (Dragged) Productions

Director: Craig Zahler

Producer: Sefton Fincham, Jack Heller, Keith Kjarval, Dallas Sonnier

Jul 17/17 - Sep 16/17

Eggplant Emoji

Feature

Local Production Company: Eggplant Productions

Director: Jake Szymanski

Exec. Producer(s): Jamie Goehring, Kevin Leeson

Aug 21/17 - Oct 02/17

Fatal Visit

Feature

Local Production Company: Lone House Films Ltd.

Director: Calvin Poon

Producer: Fiona Lee, Michael Parker

Jul 18/17 - Aug 11/17

Freaks

Feature

Local Production Company: Freak Productions

Director: Zach Lipovsky

Producer: Jordan Barber

Jul 31/17 - Aug 25/17

Nicole

Feature

Local Production Company: True Meaning Productions

Director: Marc Lawrence

Producer: Justis Greene

Oct 23/17 - Jan 19/18

Pup Start...

This week marks the tenth anniversary of the “Veronica Mars” finale, which we previously celebrated with a list of the 10 most amazing episodes from the show’s first season.

Read More: ‘Veronica Mars’: 10 Episodes That Prove Why Kristen Bell and Season 1 Were Perfect

While the first season of “Veronica Mars” was a pretty much perfect season of television, the following two seasons weren’t quite as consistent. However, there was still plenty to enjoy, including more mysteries, a Paul Rudd guest appearance, cameos by Kevin Smith and Joss Whedon, young Tessa Thompson and Krysten Ritter, and some truly dark twists and turns. You can experience it all now on go90.com, the show’s new streaming home, but for a quick taste of the best episodes from Seasons 2 and 3, check out the curated list below.

“Normal is the Watchword” (Season 2, Episode 1)

Written by: Rob Thomas

Directed by: John Kretchmer...

In 2004, Upn debuted “Veronica Mars” to what quickly became an adoring audience. Three years later, after a chaotic run that involved a network change, the constant threat of cancellation and a thwarted attempt at a Season 4 set at FBI headquarters, the series came to a close.

Read More: The 20 Best TV Crime Shows of the 21st Century, Ranked

This week marks the 10 year anniversary of that last episode, and while it wasn’t the last we saw of Veronica (Kristen Bell) and her friends thanks to the 2014 feature film, the show’s cancellation stung. Fortunately, “Veronica Mars” now has a new, subscription-free streaming home at go90.com, making this the perfect time to revisit it.

For fans who might want to revisit the first season’s highs and lows, we’ve come up with a list of the ten best episodes that demonstrate why “Veronica Mars” remains gone but not forgotten.

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for December 2016, including "Ollie", "The Mountain Between Us", "Altered Carbon" and a whole lot more:   

Beautiful Voice

Feature

Local Production Company: Beautiful Voice Pictures Inc.

Director: Chuck Russell

Exec. Producer(s): John Curtis

Producer: Alexandra Julson

Nov 02/16 - Dec 01/16

Ollie

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Shane Black

Exec. Producer(s): John Davis, Bill Bannerman

Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17

Parallel

Feature

Local Production Company: Para Productions BC Inc.

Director: Isaac Ezban

Exec. Producer(s): John Zaozirny, Aaron Gilbert, Garrick Dion

Producer: Aaron Gilbert

Nov 10/16 - Dec 05/16

The Mountain Between Us

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Hany Abu Assad

Producer: Becki Trujillo

Dec 01/16 - Feb 17/17

Altered Carbon ~ Season 1

TV Series

Local Production Company: Altered Carbon Productions I Inc.

Director: Miguel Sapochnik, Nicholas Hurran

Exec. Producer(s): Laeta Kalogridis, Steve Blackman,...

Thanks to VancouverFilm.Net, here is the Vancouver Film Production Update for October 2016, including "Arrow", "Ollie", "The Deep" and a whole lot more: 

Everything Everything

Feature

Local Production Company: Everything Productions Canada Ltd.

Director: Stella Meghie

Producer: Elyssa Dutton

Sep 06/16 - Oct 07/16

Ollie

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Director: Shane Black

Exec. Producer(s): Bill Bannerman

Producer: John Davis

Oct 17/16 - Feb 08/17

The Mountain Between Us

Feature

Local Production Company: Tcf Vancouver Productions Ltd.

Pm: Penny Gibbs

PC: Michele Picard

Dec 01/16 - Feb 17/17

Tully

Feature

Local Production Company: Tully Productions BC Inc.

Director: Jason Reitman

Exec. Producer(s): Jason Cloth, Ron McLeod, Aaron Gilbert

Producer: Aaron Gilbert, Helen Estabrook

Sep 21/16 - Nov 02/16

William

Feature

Local Production Company: William Productions Inc

Director: Tim Disney

Exec. Producer(s): Bill Haney

Producer: Jonathan DeBois

Sep 28/16 - Oct 30/16

Let The Right One In

TV Pilot

Local Production Company: Ltp Productions Inc.

It looks as though every plot thread established on iZombie will explode in grand fashion when the two-hour season finale arrives next week. One view of the extended preview, which can be seen at the top of the page, will likely cause fans to countdown the days.

As we can see in the trailer, things aren’t going all too well for Major, who was arrested at the end of last night’s episode. Seeing as how he has reverted back to zombie form, going without adequate brain food could ultimately prove dangerous for both he and his fellow inmates. We all remember how rough it was for Liv when she found herself temporarily incarcerated earlier this season.

It also looks like we need to keep our eyes on those rowdy looking zombies in Max Rager’s secret basement. Will they break free and take a tour of the city?...

“Dead Beat” — Ken Marino (“Veronica Mars”) Guest Stars — Liv (Rose McIver) and Ravi (Rahul Kohli) are in need of help and find an unlikely ally in Blaine (David Anders). Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) and Dale Bozzio (guest star Jessica Harmon) pursue a new lead on an old case. Meanwhile, when Major (Robert Buckley) finds himself in a world of trouble, sleazebag Brant Stone (guest star Ken Marino) comes to his rescue. Vaughn’s (guest star Steven Weber) evil side reaches a whole new level of mean. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by John Enbom (#218). “Salivation Army” — Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20) Guest Stars — Working together on a mission, Liv (Rose McIver), Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) and Major (Robert Buckley) crash Vaughn’s (guest star Steven Weber) Super Max Rager party, where Rob Thomas (as himself) performs a song from his solo career. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) reaches out to Peyton...

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 6: “Max Wager”

Written by Graham Norris

Directed by John Kretchmer

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 7: “Abra Cadaver”

Written by Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker

Directed by Viet Nguyen

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

With Vaughn and various Max Rager associates under his employ have revealed over the course of the season, the existence of zombies is no longer a secret. Working with both Agent Bozzio and looking into Suzuki’s death meant that Detective Babineaux has also been getting closer to that realisation. The last two episodes have put both Bozzio and Babineaux’s investigation on the radar of Liv and Blaine, while the latter has begun dealing with a number of threats to his business, while Major’s real plan has been revealed, in an entertaining pair of episodes that bring into sharper focus the various forces converging on Liv and her allies.

Former NBA Champ Rick Fox Guest Stars — Liv (Rose McIver) unwittingly crosses paths with the most dangerous man in Seattle while investigating the murder of degenerate gambler Harry (guest star Ray Galletti). Detective Babineaux (Malcolm Goodwin) has a super-fan moment when he and Liv question NBA Hall of Famer Calvin Owens (guest star Rick Fox) at Harry’s funeral. Meanwhile, Blaine’s (David Anders) father (guest star Robert Knepper “Prison Break”) makes a huge discovery, and Ravi (Rahul Kohli) delivers some bad news. Lastly, Evan (guest star Nick Purcha) has a big secret to share with Liv, and Major (Robert Buckley) continues to struggle. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Graham Norris (#207). iZOMBIE continues with more brainy adventures! From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, the series stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until...

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 2: “Zombie Bro”

Written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright

Directed by John Kretchmer

iZombie, Season 2, Episode 3: “Real Dead Housewife of Seattle”

Written by Kit Boss

Directed by Jason Bloom

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

Liv and Blaine spent much of the first season trying to fly under the radar of the public because of their zombie afflictions, but despite their best efforts, the second season premiere established that not only did they attract attention from the wrong people, but Vaughn and company were willing to do whatever it took to eliminate the zombie threat and regain power. The past two episodes have worked to deepen Blaine’s backstory while examining how Major is coping with being Vaughn’s designated hitman, in a series of highly entertaining episodes that promise an exciting set of storylines.

Watching Major deal with the ramifications of his new job has...

Robert Knepper (“Prison Break”) Guest Stars — Liv (Rose McIver) and Detective Babineax (Malcolm Goodwin) investigate the murder of a hard-partying frat boy whose death shocks everyone. After consuming his brains, Liv attends a fraternity party in an attempt to search for clues, but ends up ruling the beer pong table instead. Still desperate to find the cure, Ravi (Rahul Kohli) takes matters into his own hands and brings Major (Robert Buckley) along for the ride. Meanwhile, Blaine (David Anders) meets with Angus (guest star Robert Knepper), a mysterious person from his past. John Kretchmer directed the episode written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright (#202). iZOMBIE continues with more brainy adventures! From the executive producers of Veronica Mars, the series stars Rose McIver (Power Rangers R.P.M.) as Olivia “Liv” Moore, a medical resident on the fast track to a perfect life … until she’s turned into a zombie. But Liv finds her calling —...

Rose McIver

iZombie, Season 1, Episode 4: “Liv and Let Clive”

Written by Kit Boss

Directed by John Kretchmer

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

Despite Blaine’s protests to the contrary, it was clear early on that he was up to no good, something Liv picked up on instinctively. As a human, Blaine was a drug pusher, and as a zombie, his criminal tendencies were not only still intact, but had seemingly expanded to include extortion and murder. This week’s episode shows the full extent of Blaine’s growing criminal empire, and the lengths he’s going to to get brains, in an enjoyable episode that also fleshes out some of Clive Babineax’s history.

Blaine continues to be a fascinating character, and the insight provided towards his operations this week paint an intriguing picture. While earlier episodes indicated that Blaine saw his zombification as an opportunity to expand his criminal activities,...

David Anders, Rahul Kohli

iZombie, Season 1, Episode 2, “Brother, Can You Spare a Brain?”

Written by Diane Ruggiero-Wright

Directed by John Kretchmer

Airs Tuesdays at 9pm (Et) on The CW

The final scene of last week’s series premiere of iZombie showed that Liv wasn’t the only person who was turned into a zombie on the night of the boat party. It also showed Liv with a renewed dedication to living her life, even if she was part of the undead at this point. This week’s episode delves deeper into both aspects, as Liv taking on the traits of a passionate painter leaves her questioning the mark she’s made on the world, while her search for fellow zombie Blaine brings him to her morgue. The result is another enjoyable episode that shows a different way to handle being a zombie, while establishing that Liv’s path won’t be easy.

If you've been crossing your fingers for Fox to return to New York's supernatural-charged town of Sleepy Hollow, you can relax your hands, exhale, and settle comfortably back into your couch, because Fox has announced their renewal of Sleepy Hollow for an 18-episode third season, with the network also revealing the series' new showrunner (following Mark Goffman's departure earlier this month). Also included in our latest horror round-up is a trailer for the second episode of The CW's iZombie and details on the 10th Annual Texas Frightmare Weekend that will feature special guest Alexandra Breckenridge from The Walking Dead (as well as many other great guests).

Sleepy Hollow Season 3: Press Release - "Veteran Television Producer Clifton Campbell Signs On As Executive Producer and Showrunner

Fox has renewed mystery-adventure series Sleepy Hollow for a third season, it was announced today by David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company. Television...

Hilarie Burton is playing a dominatrix on Tuesday's episode of Forever, but at home? She's more into flannel and boots than leather and lingerie. That's because the One Tree Hill star and her husband, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, live on a farm upstate filled with animals ranging from the typical (cows) to the not-so-typical (alpaca). "I'm normally in Carhartt flannel and covered in paint and sawdust and muck boots, so then I get to come into the city and I've gotta shave my legs and paint my nails," Burton tells EW. "It's a weird duality." On Forever, Burton's character is a...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Unaired Pilot

Written and Directed by Joss Whedon

Season 1, Episodes 1-2, “Welcome to the Hellmouth”/”The Harvest”

Written by Joss Whedon

Directed by Charles Martin Smith/John T. Kretchmer

Aired March 10th, 1997

When it comes to the modern evolution of vampires in popular culture, everything started with a blonde girl arriving in a seemingly boring town, destined to fight the forces of evil while surviving the troubles of high school.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer began as a usurpation of the classic tale of monsters chasing young blonde women – this time, she chased them. The original 1992 film starring Kristy Swanson and Luke Perry was met with mixed reviews (though it has since gained a cult following) and five years later when its scriptwriter Joss Whedon reviewed and revived Ms. Summers back from the world of the undead, the show’s success was far from certain.

The two part series premiere,...

Janet Leigh biography final. Check out previous articles: Touch Of Evil / Orson Welles / The Manchurian Candidate and Psycho / marriaget to Tony Curtis. Leigh's movie career slowed down in the mid-60s. Among her sporadic movies from 1966 on were: Jack Smight’s Harper (1966), with Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, and others; Jerry Lewis Three on a Couch; Robert Gist's An American Dream, with Stuart Whitman and Eleanor Parker; Jack Arnold's Hello Down There with Tony Randall; Giuliano Montaldo's Grand Slam, with Robert Hoffman, Mel Stuart's One Is a Lonely Number / Two Is a Happy Number, with Trish Van Devere, Monte Markham, and Melvyn Douglas; William F. Claxton’s Night of the Lepus (1972), with Whitman and Rory Calhoun; Stephen Verona’s Boardwalk, with Ruth Gordon and Lee Strasberg; and John Carpenter’s The Fog (1980), with Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau, and Hal Holbrook. On TV, Leigh was featured in,...

The most wonderful time of the year is once again upon us. The Christmas season is here and with that comes Christmas TV episodes!

For the 25 days leading up til Christmas Day this month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the best Christmas-themed episodes from some of Geek culture’s greatest shows. Each day we’ll cover different shows and episodes and encourage you to watch along with us. So come one, come all, to the 25 Days of Geek TV Christmas!

Friday, December 10th, 2010 - Day 10: Veronica Mars

Season 2, Episode 10: "One Angry Veronica"

Directed by: John Kretchmer

Written by: Russell Smith

Starring: Kristen Bell, Percy Daggs III, Teddy Dunn, Jason Dohring, Ryan Hansen, Enrico Colantoni, and Steve Guttenberg

Original Air Date: December 7, 2005

You can stream the episode over at TheWB or watch it right here below! You can also purchase a copy of the episode at Amazon or...