Past Updates

12/29/07 - The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) makes Short Ends and Leader’s list of The Top 10 Films of 2007 That You Never Heard Of. We’re number 4! Read the whole article here Check out some excerpts:

“. . . wonderfully weird . . .”

“. . . strikes an intriguing balance between scares, stupidity, and satire.”

“a cinematic concoction of kitsch, creeps, and dollar store perfume, and paints a perverted patina over every last piece of lunatic fringe. The results are resplendent.”

“. . . when you consider the untold number of direct to DVD films available, finding a group of praise worthy productions remains a daunting task.”

“They [all 10 movies] add up to one amazing set of movies, a collection of creativity the likes of which many of you have never seen.”

12/16/07 - Check out Icons of Fright's review of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) by clicking here. Excerpts are below:

“However, what separates “The Blood Shed” from the half-past a dozen other movies that have tried the over-the-top horror comedy routine is the real talent behind, and in front of, the camera.”

“A film like this can and will often exhaust it's audience once the novelty of the humor and the camp wears off, but because the writing is clever, the direction efficient, and the acting excellent it never wears you down.”

“There's plenty of scenery chewing, “camp-it-up” moments available for the actors in this film, but they also know how to hold back just enough to make their performances funny, demented but never annoying.”

“. . . a solidly twisted, gory, retarded good time.”

12/10/07 – SliceofSciFi.com loved The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion):

“. . . lots of gore, lots of blood and LOTS OF FUN!”

“. . . everyone played it to the hilt making an enjoyable camp gore-fest . . .”

“. . . loving every minute of its over-indulged weirdness.”

“featured an all-star cult genre cast . . . “

“If you are looking for a film done in the old grand Troma style of camp that doesn’t take itself seriously, but is seriously performed and produced, then like me, you will love “The Blood Shed.”

Read the whole review here.

12/6/07 – Read and interview with The Blood Shed’s (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) writer/director Alan Rowe Kelly at http://www.pretty-scary.net/article1172.html Here is an excerpt:

“Plus with the new additions of Joshua Nelson, Susie, Mike Lane, Terry M. West and Sandra Schaller from THE BLOOD SHED, I feel that future films with all of these actors in the right roles can develop into a very popular acting troupe of horror actors – much like the fabulous B icons of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s that dominated most of those great Roger Corman and Curtis Harrington classics. These directors always stuck with the same troupe of talent and never had them play the same roles twice. Makeup, hair and wardrobe change makes for a complete transformation in any great actor and they’re always happy to be given the opportunity to slip into another person’s skin. I’m simply thinking ahead and surrounding myself with great talent (who also make me look better too!) LOL! I ain’t no fool!”

12/2/07 – EvilDread.com liked my performance in The Blood Shed:

“The family personally annoyed me minus one of the brothers, Hubcap, who made me laugh quite a bit with his stupidity. Now you ask how is his stupidity that funny? Guess you'll have to see yourself, just know that he's not your typical moron.”

12/1/07 – The Blood Shed’s writer/director Alan Rowe Kelly is interviewed by Rogue Cinema. Here are some excerpts:

Who was involved in the casting for the film? The people who were cast to play the inbred, cannibalistic Bullion family were just incredible. Where'd you find these people?

I do all the casting for my films – since I write my own screenplays, I already have my ideas for the look and physicality of my characters.

It’s vitally important for me to be sure that every character is filled by actors who not only gives me what is written in the script, but also has the sense and drive to take that character into their own world and make them their own.

I want to work with actors who contribute to their role – not just spout out dialogue and worry if they look good. I don’t write about ‘pretty people’.

My actors have to be comfortable enough in their own skin and secure enough in their own abilities to trust my instincts once I take them into the editing room. That’s why I work with the same family of actors such as Jerry Murdock, Zoë Daelman Chlanda, Katherine O’Sullivan, Robert Norman, Joshua Nelson, Susan Adriensen, Mike Lane, Don Money and Terry West. They are actors - and damn good ones!

You've got several films that have either been completed or are in production since The Blood Shed. Tell us about those films, when they'll be all be released and what we can look forward to in them.

I’m presently immersed in writing THE HOLLOWS, an eerie 6-part web series that revolves around a haunted area of Indian burial grounds and ancient folklore. We plan to commence shooting in March 2008 and will spread the episodes out thorough 2008. Jerry Murdock, Zoë Daelman Chlanda, Katherine O’Sullivan, Raine Brown, Debbie Rochon, Keith Fraser, Jessie May Laumann, Randy Jones (Yes! The hot cowboy from The Village People!), Benzy, Terry West, Joshua Nelson, Mike Lane, Joe Davison and Brinke Stevens making appearances. I’m totally thrilled to have these great talents on board. I’ll also be working as a crewmember on Scott W. Perry’s horror short INSATIABLE this December/January with Jeremiah Kipp, Mike Lane, Raine Brown and Zoë Daelman Chlanda!

Read the whole interview here.

11/27/07 – Gabbr.com reviews The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) right here. Excerpts are below:

“The actors are great in their parts, they just all seem to be making slightly different movies. Characters mix like jellybeans — the results are unexpected but almost always tasty. Somehow it works in context, adding even more flavor to an already surreal atmosphere.”

“Definitely a party pleaser.”

11/25/07 – View the trailer for The Worst Horror Movie Ever Made (principal role of Muslim Bartender and Gay Witness) by clicking here. I can be seen at the 13 second mark as the Muslim Bartender in red.

11/20/07 – My whole face and body will be cast and used as an exhibit at the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I will be portrayed as a hungry soldier waiting for food.

The casting will be done at ATTA, Inc. in New York City.

11/18/07 – Film Fan Addict reviews The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Excerpts are below:

“That fact that Kelly and the other actors all do such good jobs is vital to the film’s success.”

“THE BLOOD SHED is one of the more entertaining indie horror films to come out this year.”

“. . . it’s hard to find any faults with the film.”

Read the whole review here.

11/16/07 – Pretty Scary gives praise to The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Read the review at http://www.pretty-scary.net/article1129.htm Excerpts are below:

“Naïve sensitivity is something all of the Bullions share, making them sympathetic characters as well as devious killers.”

“. . . the art design and style is so gorgeous, the acting so good, and the humor SO funny that it is hard to imagine something done so many times before could turn out good this time around. But it does. It turns out really good. Expect a certain level of the abnormal going in, and you’ll only be pleasantly surprised.”

11/12/07 – The Ex-Online Editor’s Blog writes about me and The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) Read it here.

11/11/07 – Two people walked out of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) screen at the Darress Theatre due to the disturbing and disgusting content . . . YES!

11/10/07 - -The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) is playing the historic Darress Theatre in Boonton, NJ on Saturday, November 17th at 8pm. Tickets are $9.00 with all proceeds going to this one of kind place.

I, along with cast and crew, will be there so stop by and say hello.

Go to http://www.darresstheater.com/id3.html for more information.

BLOOD SHED DVDs will also be available for purchase at the screening.

See you then!

11/9/07 – Copies of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) will be sold at the Horror Hound Weekend in Indianapolis , Indiana on November 16-18.

Look for Raine Brown and Marv Blauvelt at the Dark Carnival Film Festival booth to buy a DVD (or ten).

11/4/07 – Horreur Web from France wrote some nice words about me in their review of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Here is a snippet translated to English by Google:

“. . . but just by his [Mike Lane’s] presence, I put to laugh.Not him, but thanks to him. He succeeded in bringing about a just and hilarious humor by his character.”

10/31/07 – The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) won Best Prosthetics at the Fear in New Orleans Film Festival.

10/30/07 - The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) is available NOW!!!!!!!!!!!

Buy it at BEST BUY, BORDERS, BARNES & NOBLES, HASTINGS and anywhere online.

For a limited time only, Best Buy is selling The Blood Shed for a low introductory price.

Buy The Blood Shed at Best Buy to show them that there is a huge market for independent horror.

10/25/07 - DVD Schlock loves The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) Read the whole review at

http://www.dvdschlock.com/2007/10/review-blood-shed.html Here’s an excerpt:

“I'm actually in a bit of a daze as I sit down to pen this review, as "The Blood Shed" has not only ripped open my head and beaten my brain with a meat tenderizer, but apparently someone also decided to make potty inside my head as well. What an absolute MIND SCREW!! I LOVED IT!!”

“. . . a helluva fun ride and I must have guffawed 17 times while watching the on-screen revelry. Kudos to Heretic Films for putting out such truly original filmmaking for audiences worldwide to enjoy in the comforts of their own home. Here's hoping this film gets all the attention and applause it so absolutely deserves!”

– The Bay Area Reporter calls The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) “screamingly funny and strangely likable,” and “a disgusting but lovable midnight freak show,” They also write that “you’ll giggle while you gag.” Read the review here Scroll down to The Blood Shed.

10/23/07 – Fangoria magazine’s issue #268 gives The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) three out of four DVDs. The issue is available NOW wherever magazines are sold. The review states:

“The Bullion players are all terrific, working together seamlessly to draw many a disturbed laugh. With well-placed shocks, moments of suspense and shameless gore, The Blood Shed is quite the enjoyable ride.”

10/22/07 – Unspeakable Mag gives a great review to The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). The whole review can be read here Check out some excerpts:

“All acting however is brilliant.”

“With all these illustrious pioneers involved in this film they’ve made this one movie that you won’t forget anytime soon.”

“Bottom line THE BLOOD SHED is one hell of a film. I could go on and on about this excellent movie, but then you wouldn’t need to watch it. Needless to say I’ll forever be picking up anything any of these people involved with Blood Shed do from this point on!”

10/20/07 – Pulp Movies raves about The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Click here to read the review. Excerpts are below:

“This approach works surprisingly well, due in no small part to the exceptionally high standard of the acting. Each of the five of the main characters . . . has a distinct personality and the cast do a great job of bringing these personalities to the fore and ensuring that none of the characters ever descends into becoming an homogenized serial killer.

“. . . they exert a morbid fascination that keeps you watching.”

“But what really makes the film stand out us its unique mixture of horror and slapstick, which achieves a genuinely disturbing effect that will stay with you for quite some time.”

10/17/07 – Entertainment Insiders picks The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) as a “Best Bet for Halloween DVD viewing in 2007.”

Click here to read the recommendation. Scroll to “INDIE FILMS” at the bottom of the page. They call it “a very twisted horror comedy” and “A fun DVD with cool extras.”

10/15/07 – DVD Talk.com gave The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) a great review. Read it at http://www.dvdtalk.com/reviews/review.php?ID=31001

Here are some snippets:

“The other actors do an excellent job with the material including Terry West as Papa, Susan Adriensen as Sno Cakes, Mike Lane as Hubcap, and Joshua Nelson as Butternut”

“. . . this is memorable, manic stuff. It doesn't deserve to be scoffed it. Indeed, this is the kind of film that needs to be celebrated - and savored.

“A brilliant bumpkin satire . . .”

“This eager exploitation experiment is a joy to behold.”

“It's riotously inventive, strangely satisfying, and completely out of its gourd.”

“. . . a heaping helping of quirk-filled fabulousness, a movie with a surprise around every corner, and a corpse in every closet.”

“. . . reinvigorates your faith in underground creativity.”

“. . . massively entertaining. This is one family outing that retains its delightful dysfunction all the way through.”

-Blood Type Online also gives The Blood Shed a positive review at http://www.bloodtypeonline.com/b65.htm:

“The actors all do a great job in their roles, and are clearly having a blast. This translates into their performances and makes for a really fun movie watching experience.”

10/12/07 - Wrapped principal role of Sith Agent Heth in the Star Wars fan audio drama High Stakes Episode II. Listen to Episode I at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/highstakes.html.

10/9/07 - Listen to actress Rosemary Gore talk about Fear of the Dark (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) at Blog Talk Radio.

10/5/07 – Ultra Violent Magazine wrote a nice blurb about The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). They call it “a campy, vicious blast of a flick . . . an incredibly fun feature!”

Read the whole blurb here.

10/2/07 – Read about the development of The Worst Horror Movie Ever Made (principal role of Muslim Bartender and Gay Witness) by clicking here.

- Landed the principal role of Sith Agent Heth in the Star Wars fan audio drama High Stakes Episode II. Listen to Episode I at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/highstakes.html.

10/1/07 – Rogue Cinema LOVED The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Read the whole review here. Excerpts are below:

The story and events are strange enough, but what really made this movie awesome was the acting. Oh my god, everyone, especially the people who played the Bullion family, just went WAY over the top with their roles, and you could tell they were having an absolute blast doing it.

. . . if you love movies that are bizarre, surrealistic and insanely fun, then you have to see this film. It's a ride you won't soon forget.

Seriously folks, make sure you grab yourself a copy of this one. You won't regret it.

9/29/07 – On Saturday October 5th I will be at the Chiller Theatre Toy, Model and Film Expo in Parsippany, NJ.

I’m behind Bill Zebub’s table selling copies of Spooked (principal role of Loki), The Tenement (lead role of Jimmy Wayne Garrick) , Fear of the Dark (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) and more Bill Zebub movies.

- Read a great review of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) at http://thisissomescene.com/?p=155.

An excerpt is below:

This movie is unforgettable. I couldn’t stop talking about it telling all my friends so I could skeeve them out as much as I was watching it telling them they just had to see it. I talked about it telling them every horrific detail I could remember.

9/27/07 – The Colonel’s Crypt has reviewed The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Here’s an excerpt:

The performances are what make the film . . . Joshua Nelson and Mike Lane as brothers Butternut and Hubcap played off each other very well in their different styles. Nelson is the more abrasive of the two, showing his anger towards the victims if need be, while Lane has a low key, subdued performance that balances out the rest of the family perfectly

Read the whole review here.

9/26/07 – Wrapped supporting role of Elibror in the audio drama The Age of the Swords Part II: The Spider Queen.

Listen to Part I at http://www.freewebs.com/euii-audio-corps/aots.html.

I play Elibror as well as the principal role of Thulias.

9/22/07 – 10,000 Bullets has reviewed The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). Read the review at http://10kbullets.com/reviews/t/blood-shed-the.

Check out this excerpt:

The acting in The Blood Shed also deserves high marks with every last role in the film done without net or restrictions. It almost feels like we are watching inmates at an insane asylum as director Alan Rowe Kelly lets the performers find themselves and rarely if ever they are reigned in.

9/20/07 – My voice is featured in the video game B-17 Fortress in the Sky for the Nintendo DS. I play an American World War II fighter pilot in 1944 Germany. The game is available NOW wherever video games are sold.

Vocals were recorded at TJC Productions.

9/17/07 – Issue 267 of Fangoria magazine contains a feature about the crew of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion). The article describes how we all work together to form a great independent filmmaking family. Read all about it at http://alanrowekelly.net/Fango1.html Here are some excerpts:

“It’s an amazing team of people” says [Alan Rowe] Kelly about his colleagues and the larger group of production and acting personnel they’ve gathered around them

. . . “We have the best stable of independent actors in the metropolitan area, and we’re doing original work”

He [Kelly] heads a cast including [Joshua] Nelson, Flesh for the Beast director Terry M. West, Mike (The Tenement) Lane . . .

Nelson adds that the cast and crew he got to join on The Bood Shed “make you want to be around them and be creative with them”

9/15/07 - The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) has been accepted to the Halloween Horror Picture Show in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Check out www.halloweenhorrorpictureshow.com and www.myspace.com/halloweenapalooza for more information.

9/9/07 - Wrapped principal roles of Muslim Bartender and Gay Witness in Bill Zebub Productions’ The Worst Horror Movie Ever Made.

9/8/07 – Here’s an excerpt from a review of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) by Horror Review:

The acting in the film is the strong point and we get some of the best acting I've ever seen in an independent feature . . . Mike Lane as Hubcap was not only who I thought to be the best character in the film, but Lanes performance was outstanding. How any actor can act like he did in this film takes a lot of talent. Not only did he have to act like a retarded crackhead with berets in his hair, but he had to wear a pig costume also. How he stayed in character is beyond me, because it takes talent to play a role like that.

Read the whole review at http://www.horrorreview.com/2007/thebloodshed2007.html.

9/4/07 – The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) played to a packed house and was received very well at the Pioneer Theater in New York City.

8/27/07 - The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) took home Best Feature at the Dark Carnival Film Festival.

I heard that people had a great time at the screening and were quoting the movie the next day.

Check out the award listing at http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com.

8/19/07 – Wrapped the DVD commentary for Light and Dark Productions’ Sins of the Father.

8/18/07 – Wrapped a supporting role in a movie that the creator wants to keep secret at the moment.

8/12/07 – The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) is the official selection for the film festivals and screenings below:

THE DARK CARNIVAL FILM FESTIVAL Bloomington, Indiana USA

August 24th - The Buskirk-Chumley Theater
http://www.darkcarnivalfilmfest.com/films.html

RUE MORGUE'S FESTIVAL of FEAR Toronto, Ontario, CANADA

August 25th Room 709 at 1:00 PM
The Blood Shed will be part of a special screening series at this fantastic Expo running

http://www.rue-morgue.com/festival.php

http://www.hobbystar.com/ComicConToronto2007/files/HORRORSCHEDULE.pdf

TWO BOOTS PIONEER THEATER – New York, NY USA

The New York premiere is scheduled for September 3rd - Labor Day - 7:00pm - as part of the Pioneer's 'Bizarro Monday' series. I will be in attendance with cast and crew. Come and say Hi.

http://www.twoboots.com/pioneer/

ARTIFACT FILM FESTIVAL- Boonton, New Jersey USA
October 13th at Boonton's New Jersey’s historic Darress theater. Cast and crew (including me) will be there.
http://www.myspace.com/artifactfilms

IT CAME FROM LAKE MICHIGAN – Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
October 26th The Blood Shed’s Director/Writer/Actor Alan Rowe Kelly is invited to attend.

http://itcamefromlakemichigan.com

8/9/07 – I will be participating in the DVD commentary for Light and Dark Productions Sins of the Father.

8/6/07 – Wrapped the print ad for Dentek Triple Clean Floss Pick.

8/3/07 – Landed a spot as the focal point in a print ad for the Dentek Triple Clean Floss Pick . The ad will be out soon in Dental trade magazines nationwide.

8/2/07 – Landed the principal roles of Muslim Bartender and Gay Witness in the remake of Bill Zebubs Productions’ The Worst Horror Movie Ever Made.

7/21/07 – Listen to Alan Rowe Kelly promote The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) on The Darker Side of the Moon radio show by clicking here.

7/10/07 – The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) will be shown at The Pioneer Theater in New York City on September 3rd at 7pm. Go to http://www.twoboots.com/pioneer and scroll down to “Mon Sept. 3” more information,

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6/24/07 – View the trailer for The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) by clicking here.

6/23/07 – I will be at the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors at the Crowne Plaza Meadowlands in Secaucus, NJ June 29 – July 1. Click here for more information. Look for me behind the Light and Dark Productions/G and S Effects/Brain Damage Films table.

The trailer for The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) will be shown on June 29 at 2:30pm in the Imperial Ballroom as part of an independent filmmakers panel. The Blood Shed’s director Alan Rowe Kelly, cinematographer Bart Mastronardi and actor Joshua Nelson will all be a part of the panel.

Light and Dark’s Sins of the Father (cameo as Michael Jacobs and creative consultant) will premiere on Saturday June 30th at 12pm in the Crystal Ballroom.

6/14/07 – Vote for my interpretation of the word “Dork” at http://www.dorks.com/livemansion_player.php?id=28.If I get enough votes I win a role in the movie Live Mansion.

6/13/07 – And So Life Goes On (principal role of John) won Best Screenplay at the Hoboken International Film Festival AND the Audience Award at the Montclair International Film and Video Festival.

The producers are pushing for more festivals to show this great romantic comedy. Contact the Toronto International Film Festival (tiffg@tiffg.ca), Santa Monica Film Festival (info@smfilmfestival.com) and the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival (wcfilmfest@aol.com) and politely suggest they accept And So Life Goes On.

6/6/07 - Landed and wrapped the role Mike Stephens in an industrial spoof for Learn it Solutions.

This was a cool cameo about a guy meeting St. Peter at the pearly gates. Mike Stephens was that guy.

6/3/07 - Wrapped principal voice role of Homeless George in the cartoon A Lesbian, A Weasel, and A Homeless Guy. This cartoon is based on the lesbian toy line called Dyke Dolls.

5/18/07 – The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) has landed a distribution deal with Heretic Films. Read all about it at http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=4294.

Landed various roles in industrials for Office Depot and Pathmark presented by Learn it Solutions.

Part I of the audio drama The Age of the Swords (supporting role of Elibror, principal role of Thulias) is now available for free download at http://www.freewebs.com/euii-audio-corps/aots.html I am first heard at 27:14 If you like The Lord Of The Rings, you will love The Age Of Swords.

5/15/07 – Rights to distribute The Tenement (lead role of Jimmy Wayne Garrick) have been sold to France, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Australia and Japan.

In other distribution news, rights to Fear of the Dark (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) have been sold to Russia.

5/13/07 - There's a nice blurb about Spooked (principal role of Loki) in Steppin' Out Magazine. Read it at

http://www.so-mag.com/steppinoutmag/onlinemag/050907/pages/p062.html

5/12/07 – Landed principal role of Homeless George for the cartoon A Lesbian, A Weasel, and A Homeless Guy. The cartoon is based on characters from the toy line Dyke Dolls.

5/11/07 - Landed the lead role of Derek in Slick Devil Entertainment's Insatiable.

The official website of The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap) is up and running. Check out this great looking site at www.thebloodshed.net

5/10/07 - Alan Rowe Kelly promotes The Blood Shed at Colonel's Crypt. Click here for the interview.

5/8/07 - Tickets for And So Life Goes On at the Montclair International Film and Video Festival are SOLD OUT.

Tickets are still available for the Hoboken International Film Festival. The movie will be shown Saturday June 2nd, at 4pm at the Steven's Institute. Go to www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com to purchase tickets.

5/6/07 - Vote YES for my interpretation of the word "Insane" at http://www.livemansion.com/ContestVoteInsane1.aspx?cmid=1270. If I get enough votes I win a part in the movie Live Mansion.

5/6/07 - And So Life Goes On (principal role of John) has been accepted at both the Montclair International Film and Video Festival and the Hoboken International Film Festival. The Montclair show is Saturday, May 19th at 6:30pm at the Montclair Library. Hoboken will be featured Saturday, June 2nd at 4:00pm at Steven's Institute.

Get your tickets by going to www.montclairfilmfestival.com and www.hobokeninternationalfilmfestival.com.

4/30/07 - Wrapped various roles in the audio drama Unbound.

4/29/07 - Landed various roles in the audio drama Unbound.

4/24/07 - The audio drama The Age of the Swords (supporting role of Elibror) has a video teaser available for download at http://www.freewebs.com/euii-audio-corps/aots.html.

4/12/07 – The Spooked premiere at The Loop Lounge in Passaic Park, New Jersey is one week away. Doors will open at 9pm. I play the principal role of Loki and will also be the MC of the event. See you on the 19th!

4/7/07 – The website for And So Life Goes On (principal role of John) is up and running. Check it out at http://www.lgoproductions.com.

Contact The Montclair International Film Festival (contact@montclairfimfestival.com) and The Hoboken International Film Festival (inquiries@filmfestivalnj.com) to suggest that the movie be shown.

4/4/07 – Chapters II and III of the audio drama Conquest of the Empire (various principal roles) have been re-mastered. Check them out at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/conquest.html.The saga is now complete and can be downloaded for free.

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3/19/07 - I have submitted a new entry into the Live Mansion contest. If I get enough votes I land a part in the Live Mansion: The Movie. The video is my interpretation of the word "Famous." You can view the video and vote by going to http://www.livemansion.com, registering (it's free) and clicking on the box in the middle of the page that states "You Create the Character."

You can also watch the video in the Audio/Video section.

3/5/07 – Spooked (principal role of Loki) will be shown at The Loop Lounge in Passaic Park, NJ on April 19 at 9pm. Go to www.thelooplounge.com for directions and more information.

Spooked is a comedy that contains subject matter that some may find offensive. Please enter at your own risk.

2/22/07 – There’s a new Alan Rowe Kelly interview promoting The Blood Shed (supporting role of Hubcap Bullion) at http://www.minglemangle.org/main/index.php

2/16/07 – The Tenement (lead role of Jimmy Wayne Garrick) will be released in Russia.

2/6/07 – Added images of The King of Fighters: Another Day DVD and The Age of the Swords poster to the Pictures section.

1/28/07 - The Star Wars fan audio drama Conquest of the Empire (I played various principal roles) won five Fan Audio Awards including Best Audio Drama. The Fan Audio Awards were selected by members of www.galacticsenate.com and the Star Wars fan audio creative community. To listen to Conquest of the Empire go to www.starwarsfanworks.com/conquest.html

No Trespassing 2: No Exit will be a DVD extra for Fairview Falls (supporting role of John Pilato) which is currently in post production.

1/16/07 – The Tenement (lead role of Jimmy Wayne Garrick) is now available in a new Pendulum Pictures 6 Movie Pack called Beastly Butchers. Perform an online search for Beastly Butchers to see where it’s available.

1/10/07 - I was interviewed by News Blaze and The Student Operated Press about Fear of the Dark. Read it by clicking here or here.

2006 Updates

12/27/06 - Landed supporting role of Elibror in EUII Audio Corps' audio drama The Age of the Swords.

12/22/06 - Click on the Store link to view where to buy different projects in which I have been featured.

12/19/06 - The Conquest of the Empire audio saga has just released a Special Edition of Chapter I. I play the principal role of Bail Organa. Check it out at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/conquest.html I can be heard at the times at 3:17 – 3:37 and 6:20 – 7:50.

12/12/06 - The Tenement (lead role of Jimmy Wayne Garrick) will be released in January 2007 in Pendulum Pictures new 6 Movie Pack called Beastly Butchers. Read all about it at http://www.fangoria.com/news_article.php?id=3297

12/3/06 - Fear of the Dark (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) has been added to the retail stores FYE, Suncoast and Hastings Entertainment. For more information regarding Fear of the Dark go to http://www.lightanddark.net/pr01.htm

12/10/06 - Wrapped the principal role of Loki in the feature length comedy Spooked presented by Bill Zebub Productions.

11/2/06 - Wrapped principal role of Tony in the short movie Nice Evening for a directing workshop at the School of Visual Arts.

10/31/06 - Landed principal role of Loki in Bill Zebub Productions' feature length movie Spooked.

10/30/06 – View my interview with Fuse by going to http://fuse.tv/chainsaw/video/fangoria_weekend.php and clicking on "Mike Lane". An interview clip of me can also be found by clicking on "Ghosts, Death and Monsters".

10/23/06 – Landed principal role of Tony in the short movie Nice Evening. The movie was filmed for a directing workshop at the School of Visual Arts in New York City.

10/1/06 – At the Fangoria Weekend of Horrors I was interviewed by Fuse for their coverage of the Chainsaw Awards and by Digger Films for their documentary about independent cinema.

10/3/06 – Light and Dark Productions' Fear Of The Dark (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) is now available through distribution by Brain Damage Films.

9/20/2006 - I am the voice of Rock Howard in The King of Fighters 2006 and its accompanying animated DVD The King Of Fighters: Another Day.

The King of Fighters 2006 is available for the Play Station 2 wherever video games are sold.

9/17/06 – Pre-order Fear of the Dark Special Edition (supporting role of Michael Jacobs) by clicking here. The DVD will be available October 3rd.

9/11/06 – Wrapped a guest spot for Paul Mecurio’s Mob Rules on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Raw Dog 104. Mecurio is an Emmy and Peabody Award winning writer for The Daily Show as well as a successful stand-up comedian and television personality. I was pro Star Wars in a debate between Star Wars and Star Trek fans.

9/2/06 - Wrapped lead role of Raj in "Webisode 1" of the Internet sitcom After Ours.

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8/9/06 – Once Upon a Midnight Dreary (principal role of Mr. Tenor) is now available on DVD. Go to http://www.customflix.com/212565 for more information.

8/9/06 - I am a member of Live Mansion, a networking site in which members have a chance to act in, direct or produce a movie. My screen name is MikeLane.

8/7/06 – Added character sketches from Parallels to the Pictures section (scroll down to below Edge of Despair).

A description of Kiran, the character I voiced in Parallels was added to the Press section (below Independent World 2005). The description is from the Rayzur’s Edge Audio Guidebook by Nathan P. Butler, author of Star Wars Tales #21 Equals and Opposites. Warning: Reading Kiran’s profile will reveal key plot points so only read after you listen.

7/18/06 - Wrapped principal voiceover role in a video game for the Nintendo DS The title of the game cannot be divulged at this time. My voice was recorded at TJC Productions.

7/13/06 - Landed principal voiceover role in a video game for the Nintendo DS.

7/6/06 – Wrapped principal role of an abusive fraternity member in PanmanSoljan Produktionhaus' feature length Red.

7/5/06 – Chapter V of the fan audio drama Star Wars: Conquest of the Empire is now available for download at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/conquest.html My voice is heard at these times:

7/4/06 - At the Somerset Patriots game I, along with the cast of After Ours (lead role of Raj), helped promote the show by going out to the pitcher's mound with Rahman Turner, president of Hub City Television, and watch him throw out the first pitch. After Ours will be premiering on www.hubcity.tv September 9.

7/4/06 – Landed principal role of an abusive fraternity member in PanmanSoljan Produktionhaus' feature length Red.

6/27/06 – I will be appearing at the Somerset Patriots game on July 4 to promote After Ours. Hub City Television, the producer of After Ours, is sponsoring the game.

6/27/06 - Old interviews and articles have now been added to the Press section.

6/18/06 – Filmmaker Alan Rowe Kelly said some nice words about me in a recent interview. Click here to read it. I am mentioned after the second question.

6/8/06 – An interview with me by www.dkamin.com can be found by clicking here.

6/5/06 – I was interviewed for the latest issue of Werewolf Magazine. Read the interview by going to the Press section.

5/31/06 – Wrapped principal role of Thulias in EUII Audio Corps’ audio drama The Age of the Swords.

5/23/06 – Landed the principal role of Thulias in EUII Audio Corps’ audio drama The Age of the Swords.

5/20/06 – View a behind the scenes video of The Blood Shed by clicking here

5/17/06 – The fan audio saga Star Wars: Conquest Of The Empire is now wrapped.

I am presently featured in Chapters 2-4. My voice will also be heard soon in a Special Edition of Chapter 1 and Chapter 5.

4/23/06 – Wrapped supporting role of Hubcap in the independent short The Blood Shed.

4/21/06 – A picture of me along with some of the cast of The Blood Shed is featured on page 72 in issue 26 of Weird NJ magazine.

4/17/06 - Chapter IV of the fan audio drama Star Wars: Conquest Of The Empire is now available for download at http://www.starwarsfanworks.com/conquest.html

I can be heard as Captain Dirk at these times:

3:18 - "Status report on enemy fighters . . ."

13:42 - "Rebel ship . . . "

14:01 - "Open fire . . ."

14:41 - "That will teach . . ."

17:47 - "What in the . . . "

4/9/06 – My new commentary called Star Wars and Me can now be read here.

4/5/06 – Read more Blood Shed coverage at www.campblood.org by going here and here (scroll down to 4/4 and 3/29).

4/3/06 - Pictures from the April 1 shoot of The Blood Shed are now on the Pictures section. For even more pictures from that day, click here and choose “set two.”

Filmmaker Chris Garetano was also there to shoot footage for his latest documentary titled Son of Horror Business.

4/2/06 – An addendum to my commentary A Day in the Life, which I call Rules for Casting Notices, can be read here.

3/25/06 – Added new pics from The Blood Shed to the Pictures section. Photographs are by Robert Norman of Norman Photography and Craig Schiavone of Craig Schiavone Media For more Robert Norman pictures from The Blood Shed click here.

3/16/06 – Added new photos from The Blood Shed to the Pictures section. For more pictures of The Blood Shed shoot, go to Craig Schiavone’s website by clicking here

3/8/06 – The Tenement is available for legal download at EZ Takes. EZ Takes “enables consumers to legally download movies that they can easily burn to DVD.”

3/2/06 - The website for Hub City Television, the production company for After Hours, is now up. Go to http://www.hubcity.tv

After Hours chronicles the "daily adventures of a group of post-graduate friends trying to find their way in the real world after ex's and exams."

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I am reprising the principal role of Captain Dirk while also making a cameo as Stormtrooper #3.

Stormtrooper 3 can be heard at 2:00 (“Just be thankful. . .” and “Look alive. . .”).

2/22/06 – A picture of my character from After Ours, an internet sitcom, can be seen by clicking here. I play Raj, a laid back tobacco shop owner finding his way through life.

1/26/06 – Check out my new head and body shots above. Photos were taken by James J. Kriegsmann, Jr.

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