“It’s a film about rock and roll and the trials and tribulations of the glamourous–and not-so glamourous–life of being on the road,” says Manning. “It’s cool. it’s all about rock and roll, and the perfect age of rock and roll–that being that magical–and not-so magical–number of 27.”
The film’s title refers to the milestone year that ended the lives of rock legends Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain–and Amy Winehouse.
“I guess it’s a cautionary tale,” Manning says of the film’s “27 Club” premise. “(There’s) not really anything you can do about it if you’re not 27 yet, and you’re in the music industry. It’s nothing to be afraid of–it’s just a really bizarre coincidence that we’ve lost so many great people at that age. What’s ironically timely about it is what just happened with (Amy Winehouse).”

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If any of you follow Taryn on twitter, you’ll know that she was auditioning for a role in Manson Girls, well she has just confirmed on Twitter that she got the role! Congratulations Taryn, we know how psyched you were in hopes of getting it. Can’t wait to find out more on the project!

Spotlight Pictures announced today that it has acquired international rights of the musical drama “Black, White and Blues” at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, CA. The film stars Michael Clarke Duncan, Luke Perry, Tom Skerritt, Taryn Manning, Kiele Sanchez, and Morgan Simpson.

The film is directed by Mario Van Peebles and tells the story of a man’s struggle to find redemption. Set against the backdrop of the blues, it features a young man looking for a mentor and older fellow searching for forgiveness. It is a tried and true tale that strikes chords with a wide audience.

Spotlight Picture’s CEO Matt McCombs today said: “We are very proud to come on board with “Black, White and Blues. The filmmakers really have something special with this film and we intend to share it with the world.”

Reviews of “Black, White and Blues” have been outstanding. Trade publication Variety hailed the film as “emotionally satisfying” and “overall is infused by a generosity.” Hollywood Reporter raves that the film is “supple, brilliantly augmented.”

“Black, White and Blues” was written by Morgan Simpson and George Richards. It features original music by Tree Adams and was produced by Jeff Balis, Rhoades Rader and Morgan Simpson. Executive producers are John Bartoletta and Charlie Poe.

“Black, White and Blues” joins Spotlight Pictures AFM line-up which includes the action thriller “Ticket Out” starring Ray Liotta, Alexander Breckinridge, Joel Moore and Billy Burke.

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I recently got my copy of Crossroads back, so I have finally added Taryn’s captures to the gallery. Enjoy everyone!

A formal announcement wasn’t made, but “Kill Theory” is the eighth film to participate in After Dark Film’s Horrorfest.

This bit o’ news comes via After Dark’s event trailer which was posted on Apple today. You can watch it right here.

Re-titled and awaiting release for some time now, Kill Theory is the directorial debut of producer Chris Moore. He played a part in Project Greenlight and executive produced Feast. Moore was also in line to direct a Race with the Devil remake before that was canned.

The film stars Agnes Bruckner, Theo Rossi, Patrick Flueger and Taryn Manning. Click on the title for a plot synopsis. And look for Horrorfest to kick off on January 29.

From Shock Till You Drop

Tonya S Holly of Alabama-based Cypress Moon Studios has cast Thora Birch, Taryn Manning and Cloris Leachman in The Story Of Bonnie And Clyde.

Rance Howard, Richard Tyson and Natalie Canerday have also joined the project, which as previously announced will star Hilary Duff and Kevin Zegers.

Holly wrote and will direct a new version of the celebrated story of the fugitive lovers in Depression-era America.

Principal photography is set to occur in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Cypress Moon’s slate includes the adventure trilogy Sleeping Giant: Union Of The Seven, and the family film When I Find The Ocean.

From Screen Daily

Media 8 Entertainment has acquired Scott Rosenbaum’s “The Perfect Age of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” a musical starring Kevin Zegers, Jason Ritter, Taryn Manning and Peter Fonda. In addition, the company announced that it has picked up the rights to Scott Teems’ drama “That Evening Sun,” starring Hal Holbrook, Jordan Baker’s psychological thriller “Duress,” and Alejandro González-Padilla’s romantic comedy “Regresa.” All four films will have their market debuts at the American Film Market next month.

“We’ve worked very hard, in what continues to be a difficult climate, to assemble what we feel is our strongest international sales slate to date,” said Media 8 President Stewart Hall in a statement. “We’re excited to head into the AFM…and look forward to the reactions from foreign buyers searching for commercial, high quality films with global appeal.”

From Indie Wire