::Shadows Light::
Writer-director Stephen Zimmer’s independent feature-length debut is an intense fantasy-thriller that tells the story of Father Cuth Abelard, a world weary priest and excorcist who encounters a supernatural evil and must risk everything. It’s a poignant tale of courage, conviction, mythical creatures and the timeless struggle of good versus evil. The film will be available on DVD on August 5th and represents the first successful collaboration between Ever After Media and special-effects wizards Cineline Productions.
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About the Film
Unusual killings, a young woman in mortal danger, and a powerful supernatural evil
compel a world weary priest to risk everything, including his very soul. Enter a world of
Angels, Demons, and Djinn in this compelling supernatural thriller that explores courage,
conviction, and the timeless struggle of good and evil.
Shadows Light introduces the character Father Cuth Abelard, an exorcist who has just
met his toughest encounter yet with the darker powers of the world. Given a leave of
absence by his bishop, Father Abelard heads to his hometown to recover from the ordeal,
in addition to finding some space to mourn the recent, difficult passing of his mother.
Back in his hometown, he quickly reunites with his boyhood best friend, Ryker
Prodiga. Ryker is a man who is in the process of picking up the pieces a life gone awry,
with the help of a kindly café owner that has recently given him regular employment.
Also employed at the café is a young woman, Dana Fontaine, whose sister is an exotic
dancer who is endeavoring to gain favor within a powerful, wealthy circle that surrounds
the enigmatic figure Ashton Legares. Ashton Legares is an individual who almost singlehandedly
is propelling the candidacy of a US senator that represents a major
breakthrough for Ashton’s shadowy and influential organization.
Strange killings are occurring with more regularity in the city, and as Dana fears greatly
for her sister’s well-being, she reaches out to Father Abelard for help.
Compounding matters even further is the fact that Dana herself was a former exotic
dancer, whose hellish near-death experience after a drug overdose proved to be a life
changing event that has placed her at odds with her sister.
Father Abelard comes to learn that Ashton Legares is much more than he seems, as is the
circle around him. Finding himself beset with otherworldly adversaries, Father Abelard
embarks on a mission to help Dana rescue her sister and overcome the clutches of
demonic powers.
Allies and adversaries come in all types as the tale unfolds, bringing Angels, Demons,
and even one of the mythical Djinn into a struggle that calls for sacrifice, courage, and
resilience in the face of great darkness.
The Team Behind SHADOWS LIGHT
Boasting a breakthrough cast and crew of new talents, Shadows Light is truly a showcase
movie loaded with up and coming actors, actresses, and production personnel.
Shadows Light introduces Tom Phillips, long considered one of the finest talents out of
Central Kentucky, who has relocated to LA where he is a working actor. Tom played
the lead role of Father Cuth Abelard in Shadows Light, first of a series of films based
around this character and supernatural themes.
An ensemble cast featuring many outstanding rising talents such as Cynthia L. Allen
(Lily), Scott Sullivan (Ryker), Tucky Williams (Dana), Jessica Kline (Evan), Vince
Bingham (The Djinn), John Schroering (Ashton) drives a very character driven story.
Also introduced in Shadows Light was director is Stephen Zimmer, whose short film The
Sirens is slated as part of a feature length DVD to be released later in 2008, in addition to
another late 2008 release, his first full length novel, an epic modern fantasy.
Shadows Light also features the award-winning special FX talents of Cineline
Productions artists Matt Perry and Sven Granlund, who along with Visual Effects
Supervisor Dave Workman spearheaded a talented unit that produced several creature
designs, animatronics, and an array of digital FX. Angels, Demons, and Djinn were
brought to life by this talented FX crew, ranging from facial prosthetic applications to a
full body creature suit with animatronic enhancements. Costume Design for the fantasyoriented
film was done by Courtney Zimmer.
Produced by the up-and-coming Ever After Media in collaboration with Cineline
Productions, Shadows Light heralds an exciting new production team whose second
project together, featuring the two horror tales Murderer and The Sirens, is slated for a
fall/winter 2008 release.
Shadows Light was shot on location in Lexington Kentucky over a six week shooting
schedule that was completed on time and on budget, a challenge at any level but a real
achievement for a new production company’s first independent feature.
Shadows Light is a fresh and original fantasy thriller that balances a character driven
story with the kind of creature/special FX that fans of the genre have come to love.
About the Writer/Director: STEPHEN ZIMMER
Stephen Zimmer was born in Denver Colorado on July 2, 1974. After graduating from
Hardin-Simmons University with a degree in Visual Communications, Stephen embarked
on path that took him into several areas of the entertainment industry, including running a
video production company, an independent record label, managing music artists, and
organizing a successful music conference and film festival. During this time he also
directed short films, commercials, and a documentary feature on the subject of Lyme
Disease called “A Time for Truth”. Stephen moved into full time writing and directing in
2004.
Shadows Light represents the feature debut of this up and coming writer-director
currently residing in Lexington, Kentucky.
2008 is set to be quite a breakout year, as Stephen’s short film The Sirens is half of a
forthcoming feature length DVD to be released in collaboration with Cineline
Productions in Fall/Winter of 2008.
A Modern Fantasy novel is also slated to be released by the end of 2008, marking the
debut of Stephen as an author.
EVER AFTER MEDIA AND CINELINE
PRODUCTIONS - A Team for the Future
Ever After Media and Cineline Productions were brought together formally for the first
time in the feature film Shadows Light.
Cineline Productions is a full service production company based in Lexington, Kentucky
specializing in post production, make-up and prosthetic FX, and digital FX. Founded by
Matt Perry and Sven Granlund eight years ago, Cineline Productions has been involved
with several feature film projects such as Zombie Planet I and II, Dance With a Vampire,
and the forthcoming Bullet Song.
A second project forthcoming in 2008 from the Ever After Media and Cineline
Productions collaborative relationship is a feature-length DVD that highlights two
extended short horror films, Murderer and The Sirens.
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Shadows Light - Review
4 Stars - ****
"The success of evil is not certain when good rises to challenge it..."
An exorcism, demons, N.D.E., moving shadows or balls of light, the reaper, spirits and an angel - this movie has it all! Even fights showing 'light swords' is presented, and how heaven and hell would appear to those who have crossed over - seers - or those who have barely escaped deaths grasp - or not.
This movies story-line really impressed. The scenes at times remind of the series 'Dark Shadows.' The make-up and effects do depict well how a person *could imagine* the forces of evil and good to look like, and act.
The story draws you in, and makes you want to know more as it progresses. Never a boring moment, for every piece of information leads to what is needed to be done at the end.
One of the interesting features is the character of the Dginn, for it is not expected that he would participate in a war between the good of Heaven, and the forces of Hell. But then again, when you have free will - one never knows what that can lead you through the choices you make!
Spiritual, yet dark at the same time, 'Shadows Light' is a movie, that if you like a 'SCI-FI' grade of effects and a really good story line - it is worth the time to view. Just grab the popcorn and settle in for a great story.
We can hope that the director, Stephen Zimmer, will make another!
- Shana
:: PULSE 2 ::
TECHNOLOGY CAN BE DEADLY
You may want to shutdown your computer for this one because PULSE 2, the newest release under the Dimension Extreme label, appears on DVD September 30th from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company.
Digital frequencies in the modern world have been interrupted again by the “soulless ghosts” who haunted the human race once before. On the brink of extinction, the remaining survivors are still running for refuge from the supernatural spirits on the hunt hoping to find permanent escape. However, that hope is fleeting. Now, two divorced parents must rely on their own personal hope and compromise their safety as they search endlessly for their young daughter lost in the midst of the incessant chaos and terror.
From director Joel Soisson (Feast, Phantoms and Hellraiser: Hellseeker) and starring Jaime Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”) and Boti Bliss (“CSI: Miami”), PULSE 2 is both gruesome and horrifying, erupting with special effects that will leave your heart pounding.
Horrifying Sequel Featuring “Battlestar Galactica” Star
Jaime Bamber Debuts On DVD September 30 From
The Weinstein Company And Genius Products
SANTA MONICA, CA – Phantoms lurking among digital frequencies return to haunt the living in the heart-pounding thriller PULSE 2 premiering on DVD September 30th under the Dimension Extreme label from Genius Products and The Weinstein Company. In the spine-chilling supernatural sequel, technology has engulfed the human race to near extinction, morphing individuals into soulless ghosts who continue to haunt those that have not crossed over to the other side. Starring Jaime Bamber (“Battlestar Galactica”), and Boti Bliss (“CSI: Miami”), PULSE 2 follows divorced parents Stephen and Michelle as they frantically search for their young daughter in a desperate and grave world. From director Joel Soisson, whose writing and producing credits include Feast, Phantoms and Hellraiser: Hellseeker, among others, PULSE 2 palpitates with terrifying thrills and gruesome special effects and will be available for the suggested retail price of $19.97.
Synopsis
The world has been reshaped by the invasion of ghosts via the wireless internet. Cities are deserted, technology has been destroyed and the few remaining human beings eschew anything electrical in order to avoid a confrontation with the soulless ghosts that wander the planet.
Bonus Materials:
1. Deleted Scenes
2. Audio Commentary By Writer/Director Joel Soisson, Producer Michael Leahy, Co-Producer Christian Agypt, Line Producer Ron Vecchiarelli, Editor Kirk Morri, Makeup Effects Supervisor Gary J. Tunnicliffe & Visual Effects Supervisor Kevin O’Neill
Basics:
Price: $19.97
Street Date: September 30, 2008
Catalog Number: 81530
Rating: R
Run time: 89 minutes
Language: English Dolby 5.1
Subtitles: English and Spanish
Closed Captioned
About Genius Products
Genius Products, Inc. (OTCBB:GNPI), along with The Weinstein Company Holdings LLC, together owns Genius Products, LLC, a leading independent home-entertainment distribution company that produces, licenses and distributes a valuable library of motion pictures, television programming, family, lifestyle and trend entertainment on DVD and other emerging platforms through its expansive network of retailers throughout the U.S. Genius handles the distribution, marketing and sales for such brands as Animal Planet, Asia Extreme(TM), Discovery Kids(TM), Dragon Dynasty(TM), Dimension Films(TM), Entertainment Rights group companies (Entertainment Rights, Classic Media and Big Idea), ESPN®, IFC®, RHI Entertainment(TM), Sesame Workshop®, TLC, The Weinstein Company® and WWE®. Genius Products, Inc. is the managing member of Genius Products, LLC, in which it holds a 30% equity interest.
About The Weinstein Company
The Weinstein Company was created by Bob and Harvey Weinstein, the brothers who founded Miramax Films Corp. in 1979. TWC is a multi-media company that officially launched on October 1, 2005. Dimension Films, the genre label that was founded in 1993 by Bob Weinstein, is also included under TWC banner. The Weinstein’s are actively working on the production, development and acquisition of projects for TWC.
PULSE 2
Review 5*'s
No matter where you go... no matter where you hide. Be it day or night - they, will find you as long as there is a signal nearby....only the color red can protect you...for it's the one color they cannot penetrate...
PULSE 2 is a riveting, thrilling, and frightening horror, which makes you stop and wonder..."What if this could *really* happen?"
In the 'Circle', it goes like this: Person dies, and find out, they can 'get back' by going through WI-FI and cell phone signals. But, once back - they realize, they still aren't 'alive', they seek those who still are, to devour their life essence.
For the spirits, their life never stopped, though pieces of their memory may be missing. For the survivors, the spirits are a 'staticky', ( like a bad holographic signal ), frightening version of their former selves.
Once you get 'infected', ( have your life essence taken ), there is no turning back. The 'sickness' will kill you - if you don't kill yourself first!
Seeing both sides of the story - the spirits side of figuring out they are actually dead, and the survivors side, of how the spirits take their lives - in hopes of living again.
PULSE 2 is an emotional, psychological thriller of a roller coaster ride - that you should not miss!
- Shana
THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT
SYNOPSIS
Based on a chilling true story, Lionsgate's THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT charts one family's terrifying, real-life encounter with the dark forces of the supernatural. When the Campbell family moves to upstate Connecticut, they soon learn that their charming Victorian home has a disturbing history: not only was the house a transformed funeral parlor where inconceivable acts occurred, but the owner's clairvoyant son Jonah served as a demonic messenger, providing a gateway for spiritual entities to crossover.
Now unspeakable terror awaits, when Jonah, the boy who communicated with the powerful dark forces of the supernatural, returns to unleash a new kind of horror on the innocent and unsuspecting family.
The Haunting in Connecticut, in theaters March 27th 2009!
QUESTION: What exactly IS ectoplasm?
ANSWER: Charles Richet created the word ectoplasm from the Greek words ektos and plasma, which together mean "outside formed" to first describe the physical manifestations of spiritual energy. It comes out of the medium’s orifices (ears, nose, mouth, etc.) in a gauzy or gooey-like substance. It’s most memorable in the movie Ghost Busters when the characters “got slimed” – that was ectoplasm.
Often when found in photographs, any unexplainable mist and vapors have been called ectoplasm. The structure of the ectoplasm can vary, but is always a result of paranormal activity.
The video below is actual footage of ectoplasm:
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Pentagrams and Wildman Sightings
The Wildman of Kentucky: the Mystery of Panther Rock
A team of explorers investigating a rash of Bigfoot sightings encounter a mysterious creature and strange phenomena during an expedition into the area known in Kentucky lore as "The Frazier Land." Indian legend refers to the area as, "The dark and bloody ground." After documenting a series of unexplainable sightings and chilling experiences by area residents, the team set out on a multi-night expedition that deeply affected several of the crew members.
This team of paranormal explorers not only encountered a mysterious creature while on expedition in Kentucky, but also observed anomalous lights and other phenomena in the dense Kentucky forest. "It was as if it was toying with us," says team leader Philip Spencer. "It could traverse dense brush and move long distances like a ghost. As soon as we gained position on it, it would flank us from the rear, it was very unnerving and I must admit, rattled a crew of grown men as we realized that we were in the middle of nowhere with this very real situation." This expedition resulted in The Wildman of Kentucky: the Mystery of Panther Rock, a documentary film from Reality Entertainment. This two hour film takes the viewer on the investigative team’s journey and features eyewitness testimony of Bigfoot sightings throughout Anderson County, KY.
You can watch The Wildman of Kentucky trailer at:
::The Wildman of Kentucky - Review::
Standing on the border between human and animal consciousness, was how the Native Americans viewed the Wildman - or Sasquatch - giving him an almost supernatural kind of power. Yet as special as he may be, there aren't any tribes that don't regard him as a psychical being, who eats, sleeps, gathers, communicates, and has a family. A special kind of being to them, and highly respected, thousands of locations were named after the wildman by the Native Americans.
Were the Sasquatch around before the Native Americans? Is a large unknown primate roaming around the forests of North America?
They are claimed to knock trees, throw rocks and boulders, live in family units, wash their food, and have developed a language by eye witnesses. Known by many names, and having been claimed seen and reported all over the world. And though these names may vary, all have one thing in common, their large footprint with a friction ridge found in the locations.
Reported colors vary, from black, sliver-white, to reddish brown being the most common reported. Standing upright, flat face, elongated or oval head, walking upright with long dangling arms.
In Kentucky, there are more than just the Bigfoot reports and sightings, but those of a large black cats, and a wolf-like upright walking creatures as well.
Travel with the group of investigators, as they spend the night in a forest in private land, where the owner himself tells of many experiences he and his dogs have had, and the strange experiences the investigators themselves experience. Glowing orbs of light, strange sounds and shadows.
Then, after some research and history of the area and surroundings, visit Daniel Boone's gave site, and hear the story when he claimed to have shot and killed a giant yahoo - or wildman. Hear the tale of the cave where giant skeletons were found.
Off now to Panther rock, where folklore and myth, strange events, sightings of Bigfoot, lights and others have been claimed and told.
An interesting investigation, through the lands, areas and history of Kentucky - and the mysteries it holds. Could Bigfoot be roaming these areas? See the film and decide if the eyewitness descriptions, experiences, stories told - not to mention, what was actually captured on film during the documentation of 'The Wildman of Kentucky' and judge for yourself!
-Shana
The Viking Serpent: Secrets of the Celtic Church of Norway, Their Serpent Worship and Sacred Pentagram Geometry
What do the three most evil symbols for Christianity (the number 666, the pentagram, and the snake) have in common? Quite possibly one of the most amazing and important discoveries of all time. In this unprecedented film, The Viking Serpent, authors Harald Boehlke and Philip Gardiner reveal a startling discovery of ancient knowledge encoded into the vast landscape of the region.
“The scope of this discovery is on par with the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Great Wall of China,” says Gardiner, a best selling author on esoteric subjects. Boehlke adds, “For centuries, we were led to believe that pentagrams, 666 and other symbolism was evil, but what this really tells us is that ancient knowledge has actually been hidden under the guise of something Satanic or nefarious to conceal its true purpose and meaning. Now we have the opportunity to set the record straight.”
The Viking Serpent reveals an ancient and incredible legacy placed upon the landscape of Norway. While journeying to key places along Norway’s breathtaking landscape, this film delves into the heart of ancient serpent worship, while unraveling the sacred language of our ancestors. See Norway’s amazing Stav churches up close; walk with us along the sacred pathways of the Celtic Church and discover their unique and amazing symbolic devices. Journey by boat to the Holy Island and enter a landscape virtually untouched by the ravages of time.
::The Viking Serpent - Review::
Serpents, Pentagrams, The Clash between the Viking Celtics and the Catholic Church. An ancient talisman secret, believed to be magical, and of protection.
Round Churches, a Monastery, and other Holy Edifices and areas, believed placed as markers, at each point to form a pentagram, which can be seen on a map of Southern Norway.
Could this ancient secret talisman, been placed and hidden for all this time?
Philip Gardiner takes you on a journey, accompanied by Harald S. Boehlke whom believes to have discovered the secret of the Vikings | Celts and Serpent Worship.
Fascinating History, and beautiful scenery hypnotizes you as they travel around. You get to see and drink in the magnanimous [great | large] artwork and details the Vikings placed into these Churches designs, carvings and symbols - the door knocker also being two serpents which meet together into a perfect circle - An island that contains a cave which breaks out into 5 grottos - penta - five.
You really need to see the film yourself to get the full understanding of all that the pentagram on the map reveals - the places, the meanings, how the number 666 fits into the whole equation - and lets not forget - the magic behind it all.
-Shana
::Blood Times Two (BX2)::
by: Hope Laraine Burke, ISBN 1-60813-323-0, Publish America
Twin sisters, separated at birth, reunite in Virginia Beach near their thirty-ninth birthday in the year 2006 just to die and become vampires. Together they learn how to be vampires by trial and error. They face evil vampires and defeat them with joined powers. They discover their biological parents: a Wiccan priestess for a mother and a father who was enslaved by a voodoo mambo. I will share with you all of their adventures in my book titled Blood Times Two.
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Light Technology Publishing presents our most intriguing book yet!
::Beyond the Light Barrier::
The Autobiography of Elizabeth Klarer
This is the autobiographical story of Elizabeth Klarer, a South African
woman, and Akon, an astrophysicist from Meton, a planet of Proxima
Centuri that, at a distance of about 4.3 light years, is our nearest
stellar neighbor. Elizabeth was taken in his spaceship to Meton, where
she lived with him and his family for four months and where she bore his
child. Her life on Meton is fascinatingly described. Akon brought
Elizabeth back to Earth after the birth of their son and continued to
visit her thereafter.
Akon explained how his spaceship's light-propulsion technology
operated, and how it allowed him and his people to travel across vast
interstellar distances. This technology is explained in detail in the
book.
Elizabeth was given a standing ovation at the 11th International
Congress of UFO Research Groups at Weisbaden in 1975, and her speech as
guest of honor was applauded by scientists of twenty-two nations.
Light Technology Publishing is proud to bring you the long-awaited
American edition of Beyond the Light Barrier, which was first published
in English in 1980.
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Elizabeth Klarer (1910-1994) was born in Mooi River, Natal, South
Africa. She studied meteorology and music in England, and learned to
fly light aircraft. Throughout her life she received telepathic
messages from Akon and traveled with him to Alpha Centauri in 1957. She
died in 1994 in South Africa.
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ISBN-13: 978-1-891824-77-7
Softcover, 224 p.
$15.95
