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  Scrawl What are you afraid of? That's the question being asked by the upcoming series, Scrawl. Filming has started for the haunting new series from the minds of the filmmakers behind the award-winning indie thriller, The Samaritans, Doug Bollinger (Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Keith Collins (The Evangelist), and Cory Green (The Jersey Devil). Scrawl will also showcase original music by guitar wizard & music producer Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal (Asia, Guns N' Roses), along with legendary New Jersey artists, DJ Funsize and A-List DJ Unique. Fear cannot be kept in the dark for too long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl to the surface... Scrawl tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons while he desperately reaches for success. A mysterious stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to grab the fame and fortune that eludes him. He makes a critical pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But ...

SCRAWL What are you afraid of? That’s the simple question being asked from the new upcoming series SCRAWL. Production is announced today for the haunting new series from the minds of Award-Winning Filmmakers behind “The Samaritans” movie, Doug Bollinger ("Waltzing Anna", "Mail Order Bride"), Keith Collins ("The Evangelist") and Cory Green ("The Jersey Devil"). Fear can only be kept hidden away for so long. Eventually, it finds a way to crawl out of the story and into your mind. SCRAWL tells the story of a struggling writer as he battles his insecurities, mental health, and inner demons as he desperately reaches for success. A stranger presents him with a dangerous opportunity to achieve fame and fortune. He makes a pact that may turn his dreams into realities. But what will this deal do to his nightmares? STARRING: Doug Bollinger, Keith Collins, Gervase Peterson ("Survivor”), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (“Asia”, ”Guns N’ Rose...

"The Samaritans" Indie phenom horror / thriller "The Samaritans" set for worldwide distribution via Cardinal XD! The new thrilling film The Samaritans which is currently available on all major VOD platforms in North America through VIVA Pictures has now inked a worldwide deal with Cardinal XD. The six person four day feature film The Samaritans has taken the Internet by storm when released in April and now will continue worldwide. "Cardinal XD is a worldwide media sales and acquisitions company, that works to secure the sale, acquisition, delivery and distribution for a wide range of film and television content, of all budget levels. Committed to transparent, ethical trade practises, yet aggressive, sales approach. Cardinal tailors efforts to meet the needs and interests of producers, buyers, platforms, and the film or television content licensed. Cardinal XD is a market focused company, that attends a range of major and minor film and te...

The Samaritans Movie Review: The Samaritans 2019 TIMES SQUARE GOSSIP EXCLUSIVE: The Samaritans is a new thriller from Viva Pictures being released on digital and on demand April 16 2019 and that date can’t come soon enough. It is a rare movie where the “making of” story is as intriguing as its polished finished product. It is not hyperbole to put The Samaritans on the same list as other micro-budget success stories, Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity, two other independent horror/thrillers that transcended their limitations while leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Simply put, this creepy thriller is based on a premise that brings four co-workers together for the first time to complete work on a new app. The quirky quartet apparently has only collaborated online so their face-to-face meeting seems to carry some additional weight. They quickly complete their task and celebrate their “Spin-the-Bottle” for the smart phone era with a toast that leads directly ...

THE SAMARITANS Viva Pictures will release the upcoming horror/thriller film THE SAMARITANS On Digital and On Demand on April 16, 2019. THE SAMARITANS is a new horror/thriller flick that stars Keith Collins (The Meat Puppet, The Evangelist), Doug Bollinger(Waltzing Anna, Mail Order Bride), Timothy Laurel Harrison (Out of My Hand), and Annelise Nielsen (The Brink of Us). The film was written and directed by Doug Bollinger and was based on a story by Keith Collins. THE SAMARITANS tells the story of four co-workers who get together to finish a project at their manager’s home. They haven’t actually met face to face and they discover they have more in common than the new App they are perfecting. As they piece together their histories, they realize that each of them has a deadly secret that could reveal a way out or seal their fates. Their pasts have provoked a vengeful force to show them the errors in their ways. The home they have been summoned to becomes their court and t...

"The Samaritans" "The Jersey Devil" To Take On Atlantic City?? Award Winning Actor / Producer Keith Collins Birthday Bash And Celebration Of The Soon To Be Released Film "The Samaritans" Collins, known for starring in worldwide indie hits such as the comedy cult film "The Jersey Devil" and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment's Psychological Thriller "The Evangelist" is set to celebrate Jersey Devil style in none other than, you guessed it, Atlantic City, New Jersey!! The VIP Birthday event is taking place October 6th at AC Hotspot SCORES Nightclub located in the newly opened Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. With Many special celebrity guests expected in attendance including surprise live performances, we hear the event also marks the celebration of the highly anticipated soon to be released thriller "The Samaritans" 

**** HORROR AT THE MOVIES ****  The Samaritans The official trailer for the new award winning thriller film, “The Samaritans” was released today.  The trailer reveals the harrowing world of The Samaritans. A group of four co-workers are summoned to collaborate on what may be their final project as they struggle to reconcile their past decisions with their present confines. “The Samaritans” tells the story of Four co-workers who get together to finish a project at their manager’s home. They haven’t actually met face to face and they discover they have more in common than the new App they are perfecting. As they piece together their histories, they realize that each of them has a deadly secret that could reveal a way out or seal their fates. Their pasts have provoked a vengeful force to show them the errors in their ways. The home they have been summoned to becomes their court and their prison. Can they prove that history doesn’t repeat itself? Can they...

**** Shami Media Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the worldwide release of the award winning documentary film "Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story" **** Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story From Co-founders Edvin Ortega ("Orange Is The New Black", "The Jersey Devil") and John Wagner comes " Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story " Shami Media Group, Inc. a distribution, marketing, and media leader in worldwide film distribution has acquired and released the documentary which is currently streaming on Amazon VOD. Shami Media is led by film veteran Bob Shami who has been in the film distribution business for over 20 years. Their movies are currently found in retailers such as, F.Y.E., Best Buy, Tower, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Sears, Kmart, MVD, Walmart, Target, Baker & Taylor, Red Box, iTunes and Netflix. They will now be adding Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story to their catalog of outstanding films. The ...

**** HORROR AT IT'S BEST! **** The Evangelist ITN Distribution has acquired the rights to worldwide distribution for the highly anticipated horror / psychological thriller "The Evangelist" with Sony Pictures Home Entertainment and eOne Entertainment releasing the film in the US & Canada. On May 9th 2017 Enter the sadistic world of The Evangelist, a bible-quoting serial killer who has a small NJ town gripped with fear. Is he the same maniac from the past continuing his moral cleansing or a new, merciless angel of death. Starring Keith Collins (“The Meat Puppet”,"The Jersey Devil"), Doug Bollinger ("Waltzing Anna"), Samantha Artese ("The Coffee Shop"), Michael BIlly ("The One"). The Evangelist won two coveted awards at the Atlantic City Cinefest Film Festival for Best Horror and Best Actor with original music by former Guns N' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal ("Art of Anarc...

**** This Award Winning Team Always Sends Me To Hell & Back Reporting By: James Edstrom **** THE DEPLORABLES Diamond Jesus Productions announced today that production of the new comedy web series, The Deplorables will begin shooting late Spring and will be released on digital platforms in the Fall/Winter. Millennial mailroom slacker Michael Cheevers dies and is sentenced to Purgatory, to work in …the mailroom. There he meets his flirtatious manager, a demoted St. Peter, a disgruntled secretary and the Boss’ Son (Jesus). Together this dysfunctional team must stop a greedy real estate developer from taking over Purgatory and deporting them to Hell. But can these snowflakes actually work hard to stop him or will they just complain? The Deplorables is based on the film Stuck in the Middle, which won Best Comedy Feature at the Atlantic City Cinefest Film Festival. Stars Stephen Fontana and Penelope Lagos reprise their award-winning roles. Keith Col...

Keith Collins In Atlantic City In its 9th year the 2016 Atlantic City Cinefest continues to be one of the top most premiere film festivals in the state. This weekend Atlantic City prepares for a weekend of film October 14th, 15th & 16th. Actor / Producer Keith Collins known for cult hits like ("The Jersey Devil", "The Meat Puppet", "The Coffee Shop") has had much success with his films shown at the festival many of which have been signed to distribution deals in major retail outlets, VOD and theatrical. Collins, one of last years honorees with a Lifesaver creative growth award is back at the Cinefest this year with three projects he produced "The Atlantic Motel" starring Dan Grimaldi ("The Sopranos"), AJ Mattioli's "Words" and "Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story" Starring Edvin Ortega ("Orange is the New Black"). "The Evangelist" a psychological thriller that Collins star...

**** SET TO TAKE YOU ON ONE WILD THRILL RIDE Award-Winning Team Currently Shooting in New Jersey August 2016 **** Rock Paper Scissors “How will they know when they've won” Currently filming is the frightening new Thriller feature film "Rock, Paper, Scissors." Director Doug Bollinger(“Waltzing Anna”, “Mail Order Bride”) takes you on a violent, psychological ride that pushes a simple suburban couple to the extremes and forces them to answer the question: How far would you go to get back the love you once had? “Rock, Paper, Scissors” tells the story of Sam and Missy Wagner whose once romantic coupling has lead them to now go through the motions of a mediocre marriage in a peaceful suburb. Their simple lives are thrown into a vicious tailspin after they are victims of a horrific event. They must navigate through treacherous, unknown territory in order to get back what they once had. Will the journey break them or revitalize their bond? ...

Naked Cowboy In Times Square NYC's The Naked Cowboy to be Joined by Actor and Friend Keith Collins June 7th 2016 in Times Square for a Good Cause National Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month (May 15th -June 15th) is coming to an end. With its close, to help support and raise awareness for the cause, Actor & Advocate Keith Collins ("The Jersey Devil", "The Meat Puppet") will be taking to heart of New York City in Times Square this Tuesday, June 7 along side famed NYC icon the "Naked Cowboy" (Robert Burck). Collins will be bearing it all, donning just cowboy boots, hat, guitar and the signature Naked Cowboy underwear briefs, belting out songs, posing for pictures all in support of Tourette awareness and all who live with this misunderstood neurological disorder. Proceeds collected from the day will be donated to the NYC Chapter of the Tourette Association. A slew of celebrity guests are expected to drop by and get their pictures ...

**** THE COMEBACK KIDS WILL MAKE YOU DANCE AND CRY **** Larger Than Life Production has started on the new Boyband documentary film and it is truly "Larger Than Life" From Co-founders Edvin Ortega ("Orange Is The New Black", "The Jersey Devil") and John Wagner comes "Larger Than Life: A Boyband Story" The film not only takes a close look at what is like to be a tribute artist in New York's cut throat music scene, but it depicts the journey of co-founder Edvin Ortega as he tries to reunite John, Chris, Devin, Toly and others to not only form the Ultimate Boyband Tribute, but also relaunch their once promising careers as an original pop group. It was the late 90’s and The Boy Band craze was at its peak. Backstreet Boys, N’Sync, 98 degrees were ruling the charts. Larger Than Life, the next great boy band was ready to take the world by storm. But then the music faded away. Justin left N’Sync. Backstreet didn’t come back...

CLEAN CUT "The straightest people can be the most twisted" The official trailer for the new award winning Horror / Thriller film, “Clean Cut” is released and Times Square Gossip is quoted.. The trailer reveals the sadistic world of The Evangelist, a bible-quoting serial killer who has a small NJ town gripped with fear. Is he the same maniac from the past continuing his moral cleansing or a new, merciless angel of death. "Clean Cut" tells the story of Bill Horton who at seven years old watched in horror as a serial killer murdered his mother. Known as The Evangelist, he places a bible next to her body and quotes scripture as he leaves Bill alone and destroyed. Thirty years later, Bill has grown up and appears to be a model citizen, spending his days cleaning his house and baking. He has, however, picked up the mantle of the Evangelist, killing those who he finds wicked and evil and leaving a bible by their bodies. Bill only open...

**** MOVIES **** Rachel Barrer "What A Difference A Stay Makes" Barrer-Rojas Productions, announced today that shooting for the drama film “The Atlantic Motel” will commence in December 2015. Award winning director Patrick Mandeville (“Walls”) will bring this piece to life; starring Dan Grimaldi (The “Sopranos”), Fiona Robert (“Donny”), Shane Patrick Kearns ('Law and Order'), Ryan Barry ('Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt'), Michelle Duffy (“Desperate Housewives”), Joel Nagle (“All My Children”), Rachel Barrer ('Golden Boy’,'Catch-30'), Tanya Rojas (“Catch-30”). A grungy New Jersey motel is the backdrop for this new film as it plays host for one-night to a series of couples who face the reality of their troubled relationships. Through its neighboring walls and within its rooms,‘The Atlantic Motel’ reveals how love can be found, rekindled, and lost. Produced by, Rachel Barrer, Tanya Rojas and Keith Collins (“The Meat Puppet...

**** "CLEAN CUT" READY TO MAKE AN INCISION AT ATLANTIC CITY CINEFEST "The straightest people can be the most twisted" **** Keith Collins With Doug Bollinger, Samantha Artese And Michael Billy The psychologically disturbing new Thriller feature film "Clean Cut" will have its highly anticipated World Premiere at the 8th Annual 2015 Atlantic City Cinefest Film Festival . "Clean Cut" will be Premiering at the historic Dante Hall Theater on North Mississippi Avenue in Atlantic City, NJ on Sunday October 18th 4:30PM. The film boasts one of the most stellar ensemble casts assembled and a original story so shocking it will keep your mind filled with paranoia for weeks. From Multi-Award Winning Actor Keith Collins ("The Meat Puppet","Gravedigger"), the profound ink of two-time NY Emmy Award Winning Writer Joseph Pepitone and Billy Pepitone ("Stuck in the Middle","The Jersey Devil") and the g...

The Jersey Devil Humanity Pride Productions, Green Light Films, Diamond Jesus Productions have signed with Shami Media Group, Inc. and are pleased to announce the official release of the multi award-winning comedy film, The Jersey Devil! Straight from the CHURCH OF ULTIMATE SATISFACTION, "The Jersey Devil" is set to make its mark in the comedy world with Shami Media Group, Inc., a distribution, marketing, and media leader in worldwide film distribution, recently acquired the film and has set a official worldwide release date of Tuesday, October 27th 2015. Sham Media Group is led by film veteran Bob Shami. With over 15 years of film distribution, their movies are currently found in retailers such as, F.Y.E., Best Buy, Tower, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, Sears, Kmart, MVD, Walmart, Target, Frys, Baker & Taylor, Red Box, iTunes and Netflix. They will now be adding "The Jersey Devil" to their catalog of outstanding films. "The ...

Time Wounds All Production is announced today from MM Mayhem Films for the new Horror / Psychological Thriller feature film "Time Wounds All."From the mind of Nicholas Boise ("A Fight For Survival","Awake in the Woods") and the ink of Jessi Boise comes one of the most mind bending tales to ever take the screen. Lead by Award Winning Actor Keith Collins ("The Meat Puppet", "Clean Cut") who is set to captivate and confuse you as you try to figure out the secrets hidden in within the darkest depths of our minds. "Time Wounds All" will keep you guessing until the end. "Time Wounds All" tells the story of Inside every family there are secrets. Some good and some so dark that every member must work to keep it. Elizabeth and Eddie Williams live on their childhood farm with their brother Evan. When a forgotten skeleton escapes it's closet and threatens their perfect life, someone must take charge! What i...

**** TONIGHT'S NYC HOT TICKET **** The Cast Of Clean Cut The official cast / wrap party for the highly talked about chilling new film "Clean Cut" is tonight at the famed NYC Empire Hotel Rooftop Lounge LEVEL R! We have heard the main cast will be in attendance with producers and director to celebrate the wrap of the new project. Some surprise guests are also expected at the blowout industry shin-dig that boasts the film to be the next big thing in the horror genre. "Clean Cut" tells the story of Bill Horton (Collins) who at seven years old watched in horror as a serial killer murdered his mother. Known as The Evangelist, he places a bible next to her body and quotes scripture as he leaves Bill alone and destroyed. Thirty years later, Bill has grown up and appears to be a model citizen, spending his days cleaning his house and baking. He has, however, picked up the mantle of the Evangelist, killing those who he finds wicked and evil and ...