Steven Culp in "Impact"
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(July 1, 2009)According to TVShowsonDVD.com and Amazon.com, the DVD of "Impact" will be released on September 1, 2009 in the USA.
For Immediate Release It's on a deadly course for total annihilation of the Earth And there's nowhere to hide. Get ready for... IMPACT David James Elliott and Natasha Henstridge star Debuting on DVD September 1 with Exclusive Bonus Features Including New Featurettes & Deleted Scenes CULVER CITY, CALIF. (June 29, 2009) - Experience the dark side of the moon when Impact, the gripping sci-fi miniseries, debuts on DVD debut September 1 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Natasha Henstridge (TV's "Eli Stone"), David James Elliot (TV's "JAG"), Academy Award Nominee James Cromwell (Best Supporting Actor, Babe, 1995 and W) and Steven Culp (TV's "Desperate Housewives") star in the galactic action-adventure which aired on ABC June 21 and 28 of this year. The DVD also includes two all-new featurettes - the Making of Impact and Creating Zero Gravity, a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the visual effects. Impact will be available for $24.96 SLP. Synopsis During the largest meteor shower in 10,000 years, a rogue asteroid collides with the moon, causing a huge explosion and sending moon fragments catapulting to Earth. Soon, unusual phenomena begin to unnerve the entire planet: cell phones are disrupted, the normal pattern of the tides shift and heavy objects like cars become temporarily weightless - all as the world's leading scientists uncover unsettling evidence that the moon's orbit may have been permanently altered. Even more frightening, they discover that the new orbit has put the Earth directly in the moon's path and there are only 39 days remaining until it crashes into the planet. Now it's up to a small group of experts, cheered on by all nations of the world, to embark on a mission to the moon to try to prevent the deadly impact and save the planet from destruction. DVD Special Features:
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(June 21, 2009, pacifier.com)Tonight on ABC is the 2-hour part 1 of a 2-part miniseries, "Impact" at 9/8c. The most spectacular meteor shower in 10,000 years results in a direct hit to the moon, leaving it on a collision course with the Earth. A small group of international astronauts, scientists and soldiers band together in a race against time to save humanity. It stars David James Elliott (JAG & Close to Home), Natasha Henstridge (Eli Stone), Steven Culp (Desperate Housewives) and James Cromwell (W, L.A. Confidential & Babe), among others. |
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(June 18, 2009, newsok.com)"Impact" (8 p.m. on ABC): David James Elliott ("JAG"), Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone"), Steven Culp ("ER") and James Cromwell ("Babe") star in this two-part, four-hour movie, which concludes June 28. They play a small group of international astronauts, scientists and soldiers who band together in a race against time to save humanity when a meteor shower results in a direct hit to the moon, leaving it on a collision course with Earth. |
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(June 1, 2009, ABC Television Network, Press Release)ABC PREMIERE EVENT:Impact, Part 1 (6/21/2009) and Part 2 (6/28/2009) PREMIERE EARTH AND MOON ARE ON A COLLISION COURSE IN THE THRILLING0 LIMITED SERIES "IMPACT," STARRING DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT AND NATASHA HENSTRIDGE, JUNE 21 & 28 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK Steven Culp ("Desperate Housewives"), James Cromwell ("W," "Babe") also Star The most spectacular meteor shower in 10,000 years results in a direct hit to the moon, leaving it on a collision course with the Earth. A small group of international astronauts, scientists and soldiers band together in a race against time to save humanity, in the thrilling limited ABC series "Impact," airing SUNDAY, JUNE 21 and SUNDAY, JUNE 28 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET both nights), on the ABC Television Network. David James Elliott ("Close to Home," "JAG") Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone," "Species"), Steven Culp ("Desperate Housewives," "ER") and Oscar and Emmy-nominated James Cromwell ("W," "L.A. Confidential," "Babe") are among the stars of the international cast. The world watches as a large meteor shower streaks across the skies. Hidden in the meteor field is a brown dwarf, a dead star. It smashes into the moon in a tremendous explosion of rock and debris. Fragments of the moon itself penetrate Earth's atmosphere and make impact. Even though initial damage is minimal, nerves are frayed throughout the planet. Experts quickly conclude there will be no lasting ramifications. Then strange anomalies begin to manifest themselves on Earth. It starts small - cell phone disruptions, unusual static charges and odd tidal behavior. The world's leading scientists, including Alex Kittner (David James Elliott), Maddie Rhodes (Natasha Henstridge) and Roland Emerson (Benjamin Sandler), begin piecing together evidence that suggests that the moon and its orbit may have been permanently altered. Their fears are realized when the anomalies increase to the point where the effect of gravity is being manipulated by increased electromagnetic surges coming from the moon. People, cars and other objects are rendered momentarily weightless in random, isolated areas around the globe. Alex, Maddie, Roland and the rest of their team soon discover something far worse - the moon's new orbit has put it on a collision course with Earth! The world now has 39 days to stop the moon or Earth, or all of mankind will perish. After a failed attempt by the United States to destroy the moon, the scientific team works together to mount an international mission to the moon. Alex, whose children and father-in-law (James Cromwell) have gone missing, is torn as he must join Roland on the mission to the moon. It's a race against time as the two celestial bodies are drawn closer and closer to impact. The Cast: David James Elliott as Alex Kittner, Natasha Henstridge as Dr. Maddie Rhodes, Benjamin Sadler as Roland Emerson, Florentine Lahme as Martina Altmann, James Cromwell as Lloyd, Steven Culp as President Edward Taylor, Owen Best as Jake Kittner, Natasha Calis as Sadie Kittner, Yee Jee Tso as Jered O'Banno, Colin Cunningham as David Rhodes, Michael Kopsa as General Vaughn, Samantha Ferris as Renee Ferguson, Ron Lea as Tom Ranfield, Ben Ayres as Bob Pierce, Gerard Plunkett as Terence Young, Ty Olsson as Derek, Alex Zahara as Franz Henke, Kendall Cross as Courtney Batterton, Gideon Karmel as Sergei Pitinkov, Matthew Walker as Ian Wilson, Andre Hennicke as the pastor, Marina Dodlek as the waitress, Russell Roberts as Hal Boon, Terence Kelly as Hugh, Agam Darshi as Ella Barklow and Stephen Dimopoulos as Denny. "Impact" was written by Michael Vickerman ("Superfire") and directed by Michael J. Rohl ("Smallville," "Supernatural," "Eureka.") "Impact" is from Tandem Communications / Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Muse Entertainment Enterprises present an "Impact" Films Production. Executive producers are Jonas Bauer, Rola Bauer, Howard Braunstein, Greg Gugliotta, Tim Halkin and Michael Prupas. Co-executive producer is Irene Litinsky. Ted Bauman is producer and Jesse Prupas is associate producer. "Impact" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-PG,L,V parental guideline. ABC Media Relations: Ellen Gonzalez (818) 460-7185, Ellen.M.Gonzalez@abc.com Photography is available at www.abcmedianet.com or at (818) 460-6611 |
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(May 10, 2009)"Impact" was nominated four Leo Awards including: Best Cinematography, Best Sound Editing, Best Musical Score and Best Visual Effects."Impact" won for Best Visual Effects in a Feature Length Drama Steve Hodgson, Adam Stern, Richard Patterson, Doug Campbell, Terry Hutcheson ... congratulations to the winner! The Leo Awards were established in 1998 to celebrate excellence in British Columbia film and television. The 2009 Celebration and Gala Awards Ceremonies took place May 8 and 9 at the Westin Bayshore Vancouver. |
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(April 24, 2009, The Futon Critic.com)ABC AND ABC NEWS ANNOUNCE SUMMER SPECIALS AND LIMITED SERIESIMPACT - SUNDAY, JUNE 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m.) -- We seem to have survived a catastrophic meteor storm.but something has changed and the moon is looming larger in the sky. What once was the most familiar object in the night now threatens to destroy all life on earth. A small band of international astronauts, scientists, and soldiers band together as our last best hope. Part One of "Impact" airs Sunday, June 21 (9:00-11:00 p.m.), and Part Two on Sunday, June 28 (9:00-11:00 p.m.). Starring David James Elliott ("Close to Home," "Jag"), Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone," "Species"), Steven Culp ("Desperate Housewives," "E.R."), and Oscar and Emmy nominated James Cromwell ("W.," "L.A. Confidential," "Babe"). "Impact" is created by Executive Producer Greg Gugliotta and Michael Vickerman ("Superfire," "Intimate Strange") wrote the teleplay. It is directed by Michael J. Rohl ("Smallville," "Eureka," "Supernatural"). |
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(April 17, 2009)ABC has announced that the 2-part mini-series event called "Impact" will be shown in fall 2009.The trailer you can watch here. |
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(April 14, 2009, SAT.1 de)For German fans:"Last "Impact" - Der Einschlag" mit Steven wird im Mai bei SAT 1 ausgestrahlt: * am Mittwoch, 13. Mai 2009 um 20.15 Uhr * am Donnerstag, 14. Mai 2009 um 20.15 Uhr (SAT.1 de) Während die ganze Welt den größten Meteoritenschauer der letzten 10.000 Jahre beobachtet, kollidiert ein riesiger Asteroid, verdeckt durch das Meteoritenfeld, mit dem Mond und löst eine gewaltige Gesteins- und Trümmerexplosion aus. Fragmente vom Asteroiden und sogar vom Mond selbst durchbrechen die Erdatmosphäre und schlagen ein. Obwohl der anfängliche Schaden minimal ist, liegen die Nerven auf der ganzen Welt blank. Die Mondoberfläche weist erhebliche Schäden auf, doch Experten kommen schnell zu dem Schluss, dass es keine bleibenden Konsequenzen haben wird. Dann jedoch treten plötzlich eigenartige Anomalien auf der Erde auf. Es beginnt mit Kleinigkeiten - Telefonsignale werden gestört, ungewöhnliche elektrostatische Aufladungen und seltsame Meeresbewegungen werden beobachtet. Führende Wissenschaftler weltweit, unter ihnen Alex Kinter aus Kanada, Maddie Rhodes aus den USA und Roland Emerson aus Deutschland, stoßen Stück für Stück auf Indizien, die darauf hindeuten, dass die Charakteristik des Mondes und seine Umlaufbahn verändert wurden. Ihre Befürchtungen bestätigen sich, da die Anomalien immer häufiger auftreten, bis zu dem Punkt, an dem die bestehende Schwerkraft durch die ansteigenden elektromagnetischen Impulse des Mondes stark beeinträchtigt wird. Menschen, Autos und andere Objekte in unterschiedlichen Regionen fangen scheinbar willkürlich an zu schweben. Alex, Maddie, Roland und der Rest ihres Teams entdecken bald etwas weitaus Schlimmeres - die neue Umlaufbahn bringt den Mond auf Kollisionskurs mit der Erde! |
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(April 13, 2009)
At Amazon.com is no release date mentioned yet. |
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(March 6, 2009, Tandem Communications.com, Press Release)IMPACT, THE EVENT MINISERIES STARRING DAVID JAMES ELLIOTT, NATASHA HENSTRIDGE, STEVEN CULP AND JAMES CROMWELL PICKED UP BY ABC NETWORKMiniseries also has second window on SCI FI CHANNEL in the U.S. Munich, Germany (2009/03/06) - TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS, Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Muse Entertainment Enterprises are proud to announce ABC Network's acquisition of the American television rights to "Impact", a four-hour internationally produced disaster epic. The moon enters into a collision course with planet Earth after being hit by a powerful meteor. The survival of mankind hangs in the balance as three scientists are sent into space to risk their lives and save the planet. The U.S. $14 million mini stars David James Elliott (Close to Home, Jag), Natasha Henstridge (Eli Stone, Species), Steven Culp (Desperate Housewives, E.R.), and Oscar® and Emmy® nominated James Cromwell (W., L.A. Confidential, Babe). "Impact" was created by Executive Producer Greg Gugliotta and Michael Vickerman (Superfire, Intimate Stranger) wrote the teleplay. "Impact" was directed by Michael J. Rohl (Smallville, Eureka, Supernatural). "By respecting the sensibilities and expectations of the U.S. market and ensuring a high level of casting, story-telling and pacing, we were confident we would find a home for "Impact" in the U.S," says Rola Bauer, TANDEM Managing Director. "Using a split-window sales strategy, TANDEM has also sold the miniseries to NBC Universal's SCI FI Channel in the U.S. for a second-window, as well as to Sony Pictures Home Entertainment for video rights. "Impact has an outstanding combination of strengths," says Howard Braunstein of Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment. "It has a great story in a genre that consistently strikes a chord with audiences, an exceptionally strong cast that really delivers the action as well as the emotion of the miniseries, and high quality production values, a combination which I am sure will be the formula for success worldwide." "Impact is an ideal acquisition for SCI FI's weekend movie franchise," said Thomas Vitale, EVP, Programming and Original Movies. "A high caliber disaster genre film with such a stellar cast is a recipe for success for SCI FI." During this economic crisis TANDEM's expertise in structuring international coproductions becomes increasingly valuable in terms of providing television events to broadcasters for much less than their domestic production costs. TANDEM has come a long way since its beginnings in 1999 when it was an operation that focused on coproductions like Dune as well as international distribution. "Over the past 10 years, we have broadened our scope to include development, financing, production and worldwide distribution," says Bauer. "We have also focused on nurturing relationships with U.S. broadcasters and the sale of "Impact" to ABC Network is a homerun in the Champions' League for a European independent. We are also happy to announce sales of the mini to major broadcasters around the world including TF1 (France), NHK (Japan) and ProSieben (Germany)." Jaffe/Braunstein Films was founded in 1992 by Michael Jaffe and Howard Braunstein. Together they have produced more than 75 movies-for-television and miniseries. A selection of these titles includes: Emmy® nominated Elvis, starring Jonathan Rhys Myers, The Engagement Ring, starring Patricia Heaton, 10.5 Apocalypse, starring Beau Bridges and Frank Langella, Emmy® nominated The Memory Keeper's Daughter, starring Emily Watson and Dermot Mulroney, The Brook Ellison Story, directed by the late Christopher Reeve, The Rosa Parks Story, starring Angela Bassett and Rodgers and Hammerstein's South Pacific, starring Glenn Close and Harry Connick Jr. Muse Entertainment Enterprises, founded in 1998 by Michael Prupas, is a leading independent feature film and television producer known for well-crafted, high-quality productions. Muse's most recent television series include Crusoe, a co-production with Power and Moonlighting for NBC and Rogers Television, The Last Templar, a miniseries for NBC and Global Television, the 26-part series Family Biz for YTV and France 2, the theatrical feature The Deal starring William H. Macy and Meg Ryan, the award-winning television series Durham County and television movie The Christmas Choir. Among Muse Entertainment's many other award-winning productions are the mini-series Human Trafficking, Answered by Fire and The Flood, as well as the TV series This is Wonderland and Tales from the Neverending Story. Since its founding, Muse Entertainment has produced, co-produced and provided production services on more than 100 theatrical features, TV movies, mini-series and series. TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS, located in Munich, Germany, was started in 1999 by Rola Bauer and Tim Halkin. In 2007 Jonas Bauer became a partner in the company. From the beginning, their strategy was to build a vertically-integrated media company whose core business is International production and worldwide distribution. From the Emmy® nominated Dune to the Emmy® nominated Dragons' World to the Golden Globe® nominated The Company to the Nora Roberts Franchise, TANDEM continues to identify and develop high-quality projects in a wide range of event programming. TANDEM produced the DIVA Award-winning Ring of the Nibelungs and recently saw its new event movie, Lost City Raiders air on the SCI FI Channel, garnering excellent ratings. In April 2008, TANDEM announced its successful acquisition of the film rights for Ken Follett's monumental best-seller The Pillars of the Earth which it will produce with Ridley and Tony Scott's Scott Free Productions. TANDEM continues to grow its library of event programming with wide audience appeal. For further information, please contact: karmen.svagan@tandemcom.de TANDEM COMMUNICATIONS TEL +49 (89) 96 22 83 00 FAX +49 (89) 96 22 83 11 |
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(March 6, 2009, Variety.com, ABC picks up 'Impact' mini-series, by Ed Meza)International producers behind sci-fi projectBERLIN -- ABC has picked up "Impact," a four-hour sci-fi mini-series about humanity's efforts to survive after the moon is hit by a meteor and enters into a collision course with Earth. NBC Universal's Sci Fi Channel took second-window rights to the mini, while Sony Pictures Home Entertainment acquired video rights. The $14 million mini is produced by Germany's Tandem Communications, Hollywood-based Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Canada's Muse Entertainment Enterprises. It's the latest international collaboration for Munich-based Tandem as it continues to broaden its scope in the development, financing, production and worldwide distribution of event TV projects. Directed by Michael J. Rohl ("Smallville," "Supernatural"), "Impact" stars David James Elliott ("JAG"), Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone"), Steven Culp ("Desperate Housewives") and James Cromwell ("W."). Tandem managing director Rola Bauer wants to extend the company's relationship with U.S. broadcasters, eager to stretch their dollars, by promoting Tandem's expertise in structuring international co-productions on TV event movies at a considerably lower cost than Stateside productions. Tandem, which is handling international sales, also inked deals for "Impact" with commercial channels ProSieben in Germany and TF1 in France as well as Japanese pubcaster NHK. The German shingle has continued to expand into international productions in recent years, partnering with U.S. filmmakers on a slew of international minis and event movies, including TNT's CIA thriller "The Company," produced with Ridley Scott and John Calley; CBS' "Robert Ludlum's the Hades Factor," with Sanitsky Co. and Ludlum Entertainment; futuristic actioner "Lost City Raiders," starring Ian Somerhalder, and fantasy epic "Ring of the Nibelungs" from "The Baader Meinhof Complex" helmer Uli Edel, both for the Sci Fi Channel. |
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(March 6, 2009, Reuters.com, ABC nabs rights to German miniseries "Impact", by Scott Roxborough)COLOGNE, Germany (Hollywood Reporter) - ABC has acquired the U.S. TV rights to "Impact," a four-hour miniseries about a meteor that strikes the moon and sends it on a collision course with Earth.NBC Universal's Sci Fi Channel has picked up second-window rights to the disaster drama, which stars David James Elliott, Natasha Henstridge, Steven Culp and James Cromwell and is directed by Michael Rohl ("Eureka"). ABC is expected to air it in the summer as a limited series. The $14 million miniseries was produced by Germany's Tandem Communications, Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Muse Entertainment and sold by Tandem. Sci Fi has a strong track record with Tandem shows, with the futuristic tale "Lost City Raiders" and fantasy epic "Ring of the Nibelungs" having scored ratings gold for the channel. The sale to ABC is a high-water mark for Tandem, which has carved a niche in high-end TV events by combining international financing with U.S.-bankable casts and scripts. "Impact" was presold to Germany's ProSieben, France's TF1 and Spain's Cuatro before shooting began. The mini also recently inked a deal with Japanese pubcaster NHK, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has acquired U.S. video rights. "We have focused on nurturing relationships with U.S. broadcasters, and the sale of 'Impact' to ABC is a home run for a European independent," Tandem managing director Rola Bauer said. Bauer's company is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for U.S. and international broadcasters, expanding its scope to development, financing, production and worldwide distribution. Tandem hopes the strategy will become increasingly attractive as channels in the U.S. and abroad cut back on production costs. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has acquired U.S. video rights to "Impact." |
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(December 21, 2008)"Impact" had its world premiere in Portugal. It was shown on Dec 20, 2008 on channel Estreia.For captures of Steven in "Impact" click here. |
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(December 13, 2008, The Victoria Times Colonist.com)According to an article by Michael D. Reid in the Victoria, BC Times Colonist, about Rod Hardy Victoria's film commissioner, "Impact" was picked up to air in the USA in 2009!"... the last project filmed here -- the sci-fi series"Impact" -- has been picked up by ABC-TV for broadcast next year." |
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(December 8, 2008)Unconfirmed sources report that Steven's mini-series "Impact" is postponed until next year due to the fact that they have not found a distributor for the USA yet. They say that it will air in the USA in spring 2009. |
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(October 14, 2008)Tandem Communications website added some credits to the cast list: |
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(July 1, 2008 --> Thanks for the info, Steven!)The name of Steven's character is President Taylor. |
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(June 23, 2008, Times Colonist, Sci-fi Props up for Auction, by Michael D. Reid)Pssst ... wanna buy a moon rock? If that doesn't excite you, how about a crisp cotton dress shirt worn by the president of the United States?Or an outfit worn by Natasha Henstridge of Species fame or by David James Elliott, the former star of JAG? You'll find a lot more where those came from on Wednesday when the producers of "Impact", the $14-million sci-fi mini-series that just wrapped a 40-day shoot here, sell off thousands of dollars worth of costumes, props and furnishings. For years, "set-dec" and wardrobe sales were one of the best kept secrets in B.C.'s movie industry. When a production wrapped, everything was sold off to other shows or bargain-hunting industry insiders and fortunate friends. Impact producer Ted Bauman says it makes sense to open up set-dec sales to the public in a market like Victoria. He did it last summer when a sale was held downtown to blow out props and costumes from the Hallmark film Pictures of Hollis Woods. Those who show up between 10 and 4 Wednesday for the cash-only sale at the former NOW furniture building, 2269 Douglas St., will get more than just a chance to buy a piece of the action. They'll get a sneak peek inside the studio where interiors were shot. "A lot of the movie sets should still be in place," Bauman says. "People can come in and take a look at the lunar lander on the moon, and they might see 'the war room' and the European Space Agency control room -- parts of it, anyway." Impact, which co-stars James Cromwell, Benjamin Sadler and Steve Culp (Thirteen Days) as the U.S. president, wrapped Friday. Victoria doubled as several worldwide locations including Ottawa, Washington, Munich and New Mexico. The German-Canadian co-production, directed by Mike Rohl from a script by Emmy-winning screenwriter Michael Vickerman (Superfire), focuses on the impact of a meteor shower that sends the moon on a collision course with earth. Items will be priced to sell, Bauman says -- much of it going for 50 per cent of what the company paid for it. "We have lots of electronics, great clothing and lots of Ikea furniture," he said. Unsold items will go to charity. It's not just Ikea couches, computers, dress suits, tables, office chairs and houseplants, set decorator Terry Lewis explains. "The beauty of set-dec sales is they're very eclectic. There can be everything from nice high-end furnishings to what we ended up selling after I did The Egg Factory -- not one, but two gynecological examination tables." Lewis, an 18-year industry veteran, refers to the "One man's junk is another man's treasure" axiom. He still remembers the "old days" when studios would pack up sets and costumes in a trailer and send them to Los Angeles for storage. "That's the world of higher-budget features," he says. "Nowadays the cost of making these lower-budget projects is so close to the line it's almost an economic necessity." Consumers should be aware sale items have been used on film sets and might show signs of wear, he says. Unusual items include a roll of copper sheeting bought in Kentucky to form the lunar lander's heat shield; and German light switches imported from Cologne. "I challenge you to find a German light switch anywhere else in Victoria," he jokes. "Or a Soyuz space capsule." An estimated $50,000 worth of costumes will also be up for grabs, says costume designer Trish Flynn. "This was a big show," she says. "We fit over 100 actors with 15 costume changes on average, and 500 background." While you won't be able to buy spacesuits, Red Cross uniforms or military apparel, expect lots of sportswear, business attire, clothes worn by scientists and some kids' clothing, sizes 8 and 9. The featured actors get first crack at the costumes. "They've worn it and they get used to it," Flynn says, adding prospective buyers should be aware costumes are altered. "You might have a size 40, with the arms short or the pants long, depending on the actor," she cautions. Oh, and just so you know. Those moon rocks are made of Styrofoam. |
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(June 12, 2008)Steven's name was finally added to the cast list of "Impact" on the Tandem Communications website: |
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(May 31, 2008)According to IMDB Steven will play the US President in the TV mini-series "Impact" that stars David James Elliott, aka Harmon Rabb jr. of JAG.Estimated air time is some times in the forth quarter of 2008. Director: Mike Rohl Writen by: Michael Vickerman Genre: Action / Adventure / Sci-Fi Budget: US$ 14 Million Production Company: IMPACT Films Inc. Pre-Sale Partners: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, ProSieben (Germany), Cuatro (Spain), TF1 (France) Filming dates: April 28 - June 20, 2008 Filming location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Synopsis: While the entire world watches the largest meteor shower in 10,000 years, a rogue asteroid, hidden by the meteor field, smashes into the moon in a tremendous explosion of rock and debris. Fragments from the asteroid, and even from the moon itself, penetrate Earth's atmosphere and make impact. Even though the initial damage is minimal, nerves are frayed throughout the planet. There is significant physical damage to the lunar surface, but experts quickly conclude there will be no lasting ramifications. Then strange anomalies begin to manifest themselves on Earth. It starts small - cell phone disruptions, unusual static charges and odd tidal behavior. The world's leading scientists, including Alex Kittner, Maddie Rhodes and Roland Emerson, begin piecing together evidence that suggests the moon's properties, and its orbit, may have been permanently altered. Their fears are realized when the anomalies increase to the point where the effect of 'simulated' gravity is being manipulated by increased electromagnetic surges coming from the moon. People, cars and other objects are rendered momentarily weightless in random, isolated areas around the globe. Alex, Maddie, Roland and the rest of their team soon discover something far worse - the moon's new orbit has put it on a collision course with Earth! The world now has 39 days to stop it or Earth, and all of mankind, will perish. After a failed attempt by the United States to destroy the moon, our heroes bring all the countries of the world together in one last hope for humanity - an international mission to the moon itself where astronauts will attempt to reverse the magnetic effects and restore the moon to its original orbit. Alex, whose children are now missing after the latest rampage of anti-gravity, is emotionally torn as he must now join Roland and two other astronauts on the Earth saving mission into space. It is a race against time as the two celestial bodies are drawn closer and closer to impact, the world united, watching and praying, the survival of mankind in the balance. Unique visuals and powerful human drama will bring this chilling story to life. Get ready to experience the dark side of the moon! |
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(April 28, 2008, Variety.com, by Ed Meza)BERLIN — Natasha Henstridge ("Eli Stone"), James Cromwell and David James Elliott ("JAG") will topline "Impact," a two-part TV disaster movie about a dwarf star striking the moon and wreaking havoc on Earth.Produced by Munich-based Tandem Communications, Jaffe/Braunstein Films and Muse Entertainment Enterprises, the $14 million miniseries began shooting on location in British Columbia last week. German thesps Benjamin Sadler ("Side Effects") and Florentine Lahme ("Rabbit Without Ears") also star. Pic is produced in association with Germany's ProSieben Television, Spain's Cuatro, TF1 in France and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment. Tandem, which is handling worldwide distribution, has already pre-sold the pic in more than 90 territories, including Austria, Russia, Poland, Latin America and the Middle East. Directed by Mike Rohl ("Smallville") from a script by Michael Vickerman ("Superfire"), "Impact" is executive produced by Jonas Bauer, Rola Bauer, Tim Halkin, Michael Jaffe, Howard Braunstein and Michael Prupas, co-executive produced by Irene Litinsky and produced by Ted Bauman. "Despite the financing challenges in the market today, networks and video distributors worldwide are eager for programming of this nature," Tandem's Jonas Bauer said. "The story has broad appeal because it combines universal fears we all have — of large objects flying through space and hitting the Earth. That's what we're playing with, the effects on gravity, electro-magnetic disturbances, tsunamis, earthquakes, a high-speed train getting airborne at 200 miles an hour." |
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(April 28, 2008, TheRegister.co.uk, by Lester Haines)Shooting on Impact kicked off in British Colombia last week. Munich-based Tandem Communications is, with Jaffe/Braunstein Films and Muse Entertainment Enterprises, in the producer's chair, while Germany's ProSieben Television, Spain's Cuatro, TF1 in France and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment share co-production credits.Tandem has apparently already offloaded the miniseries on an unsuspecting world, with 90 territories getting out their chequebooks for a piece of the action. Tandem's Jonas Bauer declared: "The story has broad appeal because it combines universal fears we all have - of large objects flying through space and hitting the Earth. That's what we're playing with, the effects on gravity, electro-magnetic disturbances, tsunamis, earthquakes, a high-speed train getting airborne at 200 miles an hour." |
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(April 18, 2008, hollywoodreporter.com)Impact is a a four-hour disaster miniseries from Muse Entertainment, Jaffe/Braunstein Entertainment and Tandem Communications.Budgeted at $13 million, the effects-heavy "Impact" chronicles the aftermath of a meteor shower during which a piece of a dwarf star lodges itself in the moon. That triggers a series of anomalies on Earth, including cell phone service interruption, exaggerated tides and the occurrence of sporadic weightlessness. Astrophysicist Alex Kinter (Elliott), with a help of a female astronomer, discover that the moon has been dislodged from its orbit and is on a collision course with Earth. Michael Vickerman penned the script for the mini, which is being exec produced by Michael Prupas, Howard Braunstein, Rola Bauer and Jonas Bauer. Filming is slated to begin this month in Victoria, B.C |
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