Douglas Vermeeren makes an incredible shift for his next film
Here on ShowBiz, we feature the most recent, the latest in the ShowBiz world. We also handpick and feature the most interesting and innovative concepts in movie making and interesting films being made as we talk here.
One such most recent and interesting concept that I learn about this morning is about Douglas Vermeeren. On the heels of wrapping his latest personal development film “How Thoughts Become things”, director/producer Douglas Vermeeren makes a startling announcement! Read on to know more...
If you don't know whom we are featuring today - it is Douglas Vermeeren who became known as one of the foremost directors and producers in the inspirational and personal development genre with his award winning films - The Opus, The Gratitude Experiment and The Treasure Map. I would suggest to read about personal development genre if you don't know what it means.
Talking about more of his films - they have been translated into more than 23 languages and developed into books featured in just as many languages. But the latest news is, as we began this article, this week he threw a curveball when he announced that his next film will not be an inspirational picture.
At first consideration and understanding, one might think that a simple inspiring narrative film might be the next logical step that Vermeeren might make going by his successes, but the reality is far more surprising. Vermeeren declared on a panel discussion at a recent personal development forum that his next film will be a “Zombie picture.” Talk about generating interest and curiosity!
What is meant by the declaration of a zombie picture has yet to be seen as the details given were less than precise. Some of the revealed points include that the film will be titles “Creepy Zombies.” It will be shot both in Vermeeren’s hometown of Calgary, Alberta Canada and Los Angeles, California. The film will go into production for June of this year and have an expected release date of October 2016.
ShowBiz went a step ahead and asked if his most recent film will be his last venture into the personal development realm to which Vermeeren replied that he had just finished principle photography on his latest personal development film “How Thoughts Become Things.”
Once that is released he will spend more time on non-documentary filmmaking, but the future was unwritten. There may be more personal development films in the future. So, we at ShowBiz along with the readers of ShowBiz can say our excitement is palpable and looking forward to the film already!
One such most recent and interesting concept that I learn about this morning is about Douglas Vermeeren. On the heels of wrapping his latest personal development film “How Thoughts Become things”, director/producer Douglas Vermeeren makes a startling announcement! Read on to know more...
If you don't know whom we are featuring today - it is Douglas Vermeeren who became known as one of the foremost directors and producers in the inspirational and personal development genre with his award winning films - The Opus, The Gratitude Experiment and The Treasure Map. I would suggest to read about personal development genre if you don't know what it means.
Talking about more of his films - they have been translated into more than 23 languages and developed into books featured in just as many languages. But the latest news is, as we began this article, this week he threw a curveball when he announced that his next film will not be an inspirational picture.
At first consideration and understanding, one might think that a simple inspiring narrative film might be the next logical step that Vermeeren might make going by his successes, but the reality is far more surprising. Vermeeren declared on a panel discussion at a recent personal development forum that his next film will be a “Zombie picture.” Talk about generating interest and curiosity!
What is meant by the declaration of a zombie picture has yet to be seen as the details given were less than precise. Some of the revealed points include that the film will be titles “Creepy Zombies.” It will be shot both in Vermeeren’s hometown of Calgary, Alberta Canada and Los Angeles, California. The film will go into production for June of this year and have an expected release date of October 2016.
Vermeeren will be writing the script!
When we probed further about why a shift from personal development is in order to Vermeeren directly, he replied that “this was really my first passion. Not specifically Zombie movies. But fantasy, adventure and narrative stories. This is what I went to school for in the beginning.”ShowBiz went a step ahead and asked if his most recent film will be his last venture into the personal development realm to which Vermeeren replied that he had just finished principle photography on his latest personal development film “How Thoughts Become Things.”
Once that is released he will spend more time on non-documentary filmmaking, but the future was unwritten. There may be more personal development films in the future. So, we at ShowBiz along with the readers of ShowBiz can say our excitement is palpable and looking forward to the film already!
Trump Quotes on a soundboard
ShowBiz people are funny no matter how serious roles they portray. In reality as well, people are generally funny but sometimes the job they do needs them to be serious or look serious on the outside.
Recently, if you're following the presidential campaign in the US, you'll see a lot of serious and intense debates going on. But people as we know, see it the way they want - to be funny!
So, someone picked up all the words from various infamous sound bites and created a soundboard where people can pick the ones interactively and play it to have a good fun time! The website is Trump Quotes and you can create your own soundboard and share it with your people and be funny - the natural feeling that we really are.
Celebrities do Charity with their big hearts
Big Celebrities with Big Salaries and Big Hearts
Mark Sinclair, better know by his stage name Vin Diesel, has become a
household name across the world. His debut appearance was in Steven Spielberg's
1998 Oscar-winning film Saving Private Ryan. Diesel's breakthrough role was as
the anti-hero Riddick in the science-fiction film Pitch Black. Diesel attained
action hero stardom with two box office hits: the street racing action film The
Fast and the Furious, and the action thriller XXX. His salary from both films
combined was $12 million.
In 2004, Diesel reprised his role as Riddick in The Chronicles of Riddick.
In 2005, he played a lighthearted role in the comedy film The Pacifier, which
became a box office success. Numerous films followed, but in 2011, Diesel
returned for Fast Five, the fifth film in the series, and reprised the role
again in the box office smash hit Fast & Furious 6. He reprised his role as
Riddick again in the third installment simply titled Riddick, which was released
in September 2013.
Diesel takes time out of his busy schedule to give something back to the
community. He created the One Race Global Film Foundation, which teaches young
producers and directors how to be their own film makers. It is also reported
that Diesel donated over $2.5 million over the past few years.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is well known as the wrestling
powerhouse, but Johnson's big screen debut was a short appearance as The
Scorpion King in the opening sequence of The Mummy Returns. The movie's great
success led to Johnson's first leading role, in the sequel The Scorpion King.
He was listed in the 2007 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-paid
actor in his first starring role, receiving $5.5 million.
In 2011, Johnson appeared in the fifth film of The Fast and the Furious
series, Fast Five. Johnson landed the
role after series star Vin Diesel read comments and feedback from fans, one of
whom wanted to see Diesel and Johnson in a movie. Fast Five grossed $86 million, the largest
opening of the Fast & Furious series and largest opening for a Johnson
film. That led to Fast & Furious 6, which had amazing success. Fast & Furious 7 is now in production and
is expected to post big numbers.
Johnson stays just as busy off the screen as he does on. He created the
Dwayne Johnson Rock Foundation. The Foundation creates a platform of hope and
possibility for children across the US by providing programs designed to enrich
and empower the lives and self-esteem of under-served, at-risk youth and children
hospitalized for medical disabilities, disorders and illnesses. Johnson is also
very active in 10 other charity organizations.
Jason Statham has become one of the biggest action stars on the big screen.
Statham, who was once a black market salesman, got casted as the role of
"Bacon" in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The movie was well
received by both critics and audiences, and helped catapult Statham into the
public eye. Statham was offered more film roles, and in 2002 he was cast as the
lead role of driver Frank Martin in the action movie The Transporter, in which
he was responsible for his own stunts. His salary was $750,000 for the first
film. The film spawned two sequels, Transporter 2 and Transporter 3.
In 2006 he played the lead role as Chev Chelios in the action film Crank
which spawned the sequel Crank: High Voltage. In 2011, Statham starred in the
remake of the 1972 Charles Bronson film, The Mechanic, and returned to British
film in the police drama, Blitz. He also starred in the action film Killer
Elite. Statham had a cameo in Fast &
Furious 6 and he portrayed the main antagonist of Fast and Furious 7, Ian Shaw,
the brother of the antagonist in Fast & Furious 6, Owen Shaw. Statham's average
salary per picture is $7,000,000
Statham is very active in the Together for Short Lives Charity. Together
for Short Lives is the leading UK charity for all children with
life-threatening illnesses and those who support, love and care for them. They
support families, professionals and services, including all children’s hospices
to ensure that every child gets the best possible care whenever and wherever
they need it.
Michael Baczor is a triple threat and just couldn't be denied to be put on
this exclusive list. Baczor, an actor, musician, and model, is sure to become a
household name in the next few years. Baczor recently signed on as the lead
role for a major motion picture, receiving $550,000. Although it's not near
Dwayne Johnson's record breaking $5.5 million, it's not too bad of a start getting
casted as the main role for one of the most highly anticipated video game to
movie transitions in the past 10 years.
Baczor, also known as HER0 in the music world, is a one man band, literally
doing and creating everything himself. Yes, he does it all, vocals, guitars,
bass, pianos, and synths. With a Rock/Alternative/Hip-Hop sound, an image than
appeals to such a broad genre, and the talent to back it all up with, this guy
is guaranteed to be in high demand. Baczor is certainly someone you're going to
want to keep an eye on. From working with Linkin Park in the music scene to
Jason Statham on the big screen, Baczor has a bright and promising future ahead
of him.
Even though Baczor's schedule is packed with writing, producing, acting,
and music, he stays very active giving back to those in need. Baczor created
the Our Little Heroes Charity. The Charity delivers toys and gifts directly to
the children in hospitals. The toys and gifts are delivered by the children's
favorite Superheros and Disney Characters. Baczor has also been a longtime
supporter and donator of The Children's Miracle Network.
Diesel, Johnson, Statham, and Baczor prove that the bigger they are, the
harder they care. So during this time of the Holiday Season, please keep in
mind to give something back to those that are less fortunate. You can follow
these celebrities at the links below.
Vin Diesel
Dwayne Johnson
Jason Statham
Michael Baczor
