Universal sets release dates for “Cybernatural,” “Jem & the Holograms”October 20, 2014 - 12:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Universal Pictures has set release dates for two Blumhouse Production films, “Cybernatural” and “Jem and the Holograms.” “Cybernatural” will be released on April 10, 2015, while “Jem and the Holograms” will open on Oct. 23, 2015, TheWrap said. “Cybernatural” follows a teenager as she and her friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks vengeance for a shaming video that led a vicious bully to kill herself a year earlier. Universal acquired the thriller that was developed by filmmaker Timur Bekmambetov (“Wanted,” “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter”). The film was directed by Levan Gabriadze and written by Nelson Greaves and produced by Bekmambetov and Greaves, as well as Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions (“Ouija” and “Paranormal Activity”). “Jem,” based on a 1980's cartoon, follows a small-town girl who catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar. The film was directed by Jon M. Chu (“Step Up”) and stars Aubrey Peeples, Stefanie Scott, Aurora Perrineau, Hayley Kiyoko, Ryan Guzman, Molly Ringwald and Juliette Lewis. It was written by Ryan Landels and produced by Chu, Jason Blum for Blumhouse Productions, Scooter Braun for SB Projects, Bennett Schneir, and Brian Goldner and Stephen Davis of Hasbro Studios. Top stories The creative crew of the Public TV had chosen 13-year-old Malena as a participant of this year's contest. She called on others to also suspend their accounts over the companies’ failure to tackle hate speech. Penderecki was known for his film scores, including for William Friedkin’s “The Exorcist”, Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining”. The festival made the news public on March 19, saying that “several options are considered in order to preserve its running” Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |