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We get introspective in ‘Part TWO’ of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ as our documentary makes you think about daily interactions and the help you may or could offer others!!!
Roumy Toneva and the incredible crew at ChicArt PR brought this impactful story our way! It may be looking at an area of Tel Aviv, but this is something that is happening all over the world. Having the first time director come through for a chat, was super insightful. He talked about the process of gaining peoples confidence, why the stories spoke to him, how he found the heart of the Doc, and a LOT more!!! This is moving, thoughtful, raw and you once you watch you’ll understand why its under consideration for the 99th Academy Award®! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/0KV0XQMGol4
We still have a couple of horror tinged stories, but also a couple of complete 180’s on @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com this week!!!
Thanks to Matt Johnstone, we took at look at an ‘eco-sexual’ (s’posedly it is a thing) documentary, which serves as the final part of a trilogy via E.A.R.T.H. Lab SF. In cinemas we have a couple of book adaptations. First, a survival, horror, thriller that will have you rethinking going into the ocean, thanks to 20th Century Studios, Imagine Entertainment, Jurassic Party Productions. Then, a story of friendship, the exploration of human emotions, and what really makes us individuals comes from Columbia Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Spyglass Media Group, Heyday Films, Defender Films, Piki Films, Sony Pictures Releasing. THEN, DC Studios, 6th & Idaho, Troll Court Entertainment, The Safran Company, Warner Bros. Pictures bring horror to the DC Universe (DCU) with a character who first hit the page in 1961!
For ‘Part TWO’ of this week’s @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com we hit you with another award hopeful!!!
Once again, London Flair PR come with a powerful Short film, which has qualified for a Best British Short Film BAFTA. AND, is under consideration for the 99th Academy Award®. Shaimaa Khan also hooked up a sit down with the writer / director, who after being inspired by a real event, has been able to tell a story that is incredibly raw & emotional. One that will cause viewers to look within themselves, and generate great discussions!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/0N6KRrbhB6k
Adaptations and horror seem to be the thing on another ’TWO Part’ week of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com but we know you’re here for it, so let’s go!!!
In ‘Part One’ there’s a new spin on Emily Brontë’s classic via EMRJ Entertainment, Saban Films, Signature Entertainment, we s’pogedly get a more honest look at the first successful ascent of Everest from Apple Studios, See-Saw Films, India Take One Productions, Stranger Than Fiction Films, Apple TV, Piece of Magic Entertainment, Altitude Film Distribution, Mediawan. In the cinema, after 16 years we get a sequel to a social media story via Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment, Sony Pictures Releasing. Unconditional love is brought into question thanks to Blumhouse, Atomic Monster, Universal Pictures. AND, will Legendary Pictures, Capcom, Paramount Pictures finally bring a classic fighting game to the BIG screen the right way!?!
Hitting a landmark is always special, and I honestly couldn't think of a better way to hit 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV '200th' episode than to step into a brand new universe!!!
The incredible Cynthia Amsden is to thank for bringing the world of 'Crestar & The Knight Stallion' to bare, and what a world this is! Being hailed as the world’s first Arab and South Asian superhero duo, it's more than that. This feels like something fresh, something that can (and has) grab the attention of the masses. But like 'Black Panther', it will obviously speak to the Arab and South Asian community, but also everyone else who love great storytelling and interesting characters! SOOOOO, having the chance to sit down with the men behind this groundswell, and the unique way it all started, was a pure delight. Hilarity was had from minute one, and we honestly could have gone longer than the 97 minutes we had at hand! If the passion doesn't convince you, and trailers don't have you wanting more, than the artwork has to be the thing that gets you locked on this brand new rollercoaster of a ride!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/-kmsEowa2xE
To mark this most auspicious annual date, 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV is getting the 'AJ Treatment'!!!
That's right people, the ever great AJ Feuerman came through with something slightly different this time out. Instead of a movie, we're taking a look at a new TV pilot, AND sitting down with not only the creative mind behind, BUT he also stars in the show! We get the story of how it all came together, the hurdles faced, the choices behind casting and so much more. A REALLY great confab, that I'm sure you'll enjoy!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/nJURFTPrA-k
More bitesize #EFTV coming at you, it would seem!!!
Apple TV+'s latest sci-fi series is coming to a close, So we have our overview of the last eight episodes (we looked at the first two here: https://www.podcaphilia.com/eftv/ep196) for you to digest, and see if you think it holds up to the award winning novella series.
'Murderbot' is written & directed by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz, based on ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ by Martha Wells. A self-hacking security construct (Alexander Skarsgård) who is horrified by human emotion yet drawn to its vulnerable clients (Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski). Murderbot must hide its free will and complete a dangerous assignment when all it really wants is to be left alone to watch futuristic soap operas and figure out its place in the universe.
Here's our next bitesize edition of #EFTV!!!
Apple TV have adapted a true crime podcast, into a new 9 part drama series.
'Smoke' is directed by Kari Skogland & Joe Chappelle, and written by Dennis Lehane & Adriane McCray, based 'Firebug' by Truth Podcasting Corp. Tensions rise as the search for suspects begins. Michelle Calderone pumps the brakes on her personal life. Dave Gudsen gets creative.
We’re dropping the first (of probably many) of our bitesize editions of 'Echoes From The Void!' #EFTV!!!
We have a new Apple TV sci-fi show, which adapts an award winning novella series.
'Murderbot' is written & directed by Chris Weitz & Paul Weitz, based on the ‘The Murderbot Diaries’ by Martha Wells. Security android, aka SecUnit (Alexander Skarsgård), has just gotten free will, and also a new assignment looking after the PreservationAux team (Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu, Tattiawna Jones, Akshay Khanna, Tamara Podemski) as they set out to survey a new planet.
We are back with our second hit of ‘BFI London Film Festival’ goodness. Not the same quantity of previous years, but with @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ it's always about the quality, right!
Anthony Hon and the good folk at London Flair PR came through with a really well crafted cultural exploration. THEN, hooked up an enjoyable confab with the writer / director, who talked about his excitement of screening at the ‘70th’ edition of the Festival. His experience making the film, and the importance of authentic storytelling that immerses audiences with cultural resonance! Along with next steps and a whole heap more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/T0kUX4W1zAU
It’s the ‘70th’ edition of this year’s ‘BFI London Film Festival’ and @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ has some different coverage this year!
Ol Tom Brumpton hit me up with a short film hitting a run of Festival’s with the ‘World Premiere’ being ‘LFF’! So, we get to peel the curtain back on that, THEN, sit down with the writer / director to discuss his inspirations, filmmaking journey, and a whole heap more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/ovds5GF2lH8
We at @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ have covered a lot of Festivals, but there are still a ton that we haven't gotten to. Now though, that won't be the case for 'Toronto After Dark Film Festival (TADFF)', thanks to the tremendous Angie Power @angabama at Route 504 PR!
2026 marks the 19th edition of this beloved Toronto gem, and the first headed up by new Festival Manager, Adam Bovoletis, who is also part of the 'Programming Team'. So who better to sit down with and find out why this is a must visit, national treasure!?! We delve into filmmaking, film’s allure, what captured Adam's interest, this year’s Festival, and a heap more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/9L3h0Brqxag
People, we still have some @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ goodness to sprinkle on the 51st Toronto International Film Festival!
Once again, the delightful Cynthia Amsden came through with something super interesting as well!!!
This one is a tale of anchoring yourself in something pure, friendship. It’s simple, sparse, but extremely rich in honesty and emotional resonance! Once again, we have the director / co-writer (also co-lead) & co-writer / co-lead on hand for an enthralling, insightful exploration of the filmmaking process, the Toronto film scene, storytelling and a heap more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/DSFaxM0cOCc
There's a lot talent coming out of Canada, so for @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ to cover the 51st Toronto International Film Festival is a real pleasure.
It’s all down to the PR phenom Cynthia Amsden and like with the first year we teamed up for the festival, she’s come through with great stuff!!!
For our first instalment we have a short film that’s so much more than just a comedy. It’s engaging, character rich and a conduit to insightful dialogue. Which is perfect, as we got to chop it up with the director / co-writer & co-writer / co-lead that really let us dig into themes, motivations, inspirations, social perceptions and a heap more! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/W6a_SL0FxkQ
After controversy and some big changes to the card, the UFC is hoping that another stint at the Meta Apex will bring the US it's own 'Fireworks Night' (a 'Guy Fawkes' reference people!)!
With 14 fights ready to go, and match-ups that'll really highlight talents potential, four fighters will be stepping in the Octagon for the first time. Carlos Calderon comes through on short-notice, high on confidence, but Austin Bashi wants back in the win column! There's a new heavyweight in town, as Gabriel Lorenço Pinto brings clubs & subs to try and derail Thomas Petersen's train! A new Japanese prospect wants to build on his momentum, as Keiichiro Nakamura is ready to bring his violence to the cage. But,'The Hungarian Stallion' Ollie Schmid might have a backfist ready for him! And Marcos Degli is riding a 13+ win streak, however, Mitch Raposo knows how to go to war!
On top of all this, our 'featured bout' sees British buzzsaw, 'Dangerous' Davey Grant welcome rising star Elijah Smith to his biggest spotlight yet! Our 'Co-main' has two former Strawweight title challengers Tatiana Suarez & Virna Jandiroba ready to see who can constrict the others will, and get back to that revered pinnacle! THEN, in the 'Headline' spot, they took it on short-notice, and these Heavyweights might not be Kaiju, but they definitely ain't minus zeros! Waldo Cortes-Acosta knows he has to pitch a perfect gameplay and not let up the pressure. While after a successful transition up Johnny Walker has no restrictions holding him back!!! Man, @ChinCheckPod (ep 371) got into this preview, hard! So, don't miss a second of the 'UFC Fight Night: Cortes-Acosta vs Walker' breakdown!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/u4FLaI7V5vE
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/blGg_AzwlQE
Watch Co-Main - Suarez vs Jandiroba breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/TkNjTnT80wE
Watch Headliner - Cortes-Acosta vs Walker breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/jboEwsDfobs
The UFC is back in Vegas, ready for to put it on, once again in the Meta Apex, with a Fight Night where prospects can elevate to that next level of stardom!
We have 12 bouts, and on this All Hallows' night, the animals seem to be on show. There's a 'Thai Panther' (Tainara Lisboa) opening up the card, a 'The Land Animal' (Joseph Kropschot), a 'Korean Tiger' (Lee Jeong-yeong), and THREE lions, 'Simba' (Theodor Berggren), 'Mufasa' (Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani), and 'The Lion' (Farman Hasanov). There are also TWO debuts on the night, Lucia Szabová helping open things up, and Kropschot. Both will be looking to put the fear into their opponents. Several fighters are desperate for treats, as they try and break extended skids, Nick Klein, Zachary Reese, Mickey Gall, Julian Erosa & Jeong-yeong. With job security on the line, fireworks could well be in store!
In our 'Co-main' we have a vet in Randy Brown, looking to get back on track and in the conversation. And what better way than to de-rail a rising star. This is a great test for Jacobe Smith, and we know he'll be wanting for things to go bump (against his fists) in the night! The 'Headline' bout is a similar situation, buoyed by recent Australian success, Tom Nolan will be looking to rise to the occasion. BUT, he's facing a Houdini of the cage, who defies the odds over & over again, and we know that Renato Moicano "fights for your money"! All of this gets broken down on today's @ChinCheckPod (ep 369). So take notes, as we preview 'UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs Nolan'!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/CssDQsJ_yEg
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/x9cWw79WiG0
Watch Co-Main - Brown vs Smith breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/GHOUpa0RjUk
Watch Headliner - Moicano vs Nolan breakdown: HERE. - https://youtu.be/onAuejDIL3w
The UFC is in Abu Dhabi for the 24th throwdown! With the Etihad Arena once again bearing witness to a night of action, that everyone hopes ends more definitively than 'UFC 321: Aspinall vs Gane', with more finishes like 'Salkilld vs Haqparast'!
All signs point to a night packed with statements, as many futures could shift come Sunday morning! With eyes on the Heavyweight division, Alexander Volkov knows a BIG win probably gets him a shot, while Rizvan Kuniev would love to step into those shoes. 'The Hunter', Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev is hoping to get into the title picture at Light Heavyweight, while Ramazan Temirov wants to take a step closer to a top 5 ranking and Lone'er Kavanagh wants to show lessons have been learnt and he's still a contender! Aaron Pico & Losene Keita know that opening up the 'Main Card' can show they're ready for the marquee. And Colby Thicknesse will be eager to hold things down and show that unbeaten holds no weight. While Asaf Chopurov is keen to make this a debut for the highlight reel!
We end the night with the 'Rubber Match', Petr Yan (c) vs Merab Dvalishvili, nearly a year on from the last one, who can put the dominant stamp on things! THEN, first ballot hall of fameer, Alexander Volkanovski is looking to go 'full Joe mode' and show why he's still the shot caller of the division! And Movsar Evloev knows that after years of waiting, this is the opportunity to open the first chapter of his own legacy!!! So much anticipation, @ChinCheckPod (ep 367) has you covered! Get the snacks, get comfy, and let's breakdown 'UFC 333: Volkanovski vs Evloev'.
Watch Early Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/hFdr5pDk3cA
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/4WAz0puCyl8
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/dw27i18dSp0
Watch Co-Main - Yan (c) vs Dvalishvili breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/jqJW8pofI9Y
Watch Headliner - Volkanovski (c) vs Evloev breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/uL18RrP5bqk
After some memorable week's at the Meta Apex, the 'UFC' heads up to the Great White North once again. This is the fourth trip to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Last time out Rogers Place saw standout performances from Brandon Moreno, Erin Blanchfield, Jasmine Jasudavicius and Dustin Stoltzfus, and those in attendance will be hoping for more of the same!
There are seven debuts on the card, Mackenzie Stiller from 'The Ultimate Fighter', Cody Chovancek, Nick Galanti, Louis Jourdain & Cristian Perez all via 'Dana White's Contender Series' as well as Joel Faglier & Javad Mahjoub. There's also three fighters potentially fighting to save their spots on the roster, Katlyn Cerminara, Nate Landwehr & Marc-André Barriault. All of which are ingredients for the possibility of fireworks!
In the 'Co-main', a win for 'Blanchfield' could solidify her claim for the next crack at Natália Silva's newly won crown, but 'Jasudavicius' is looking to take the next step back into contention, so is hoping to dent those plans! All of which we go into on @ChinCheckPod (ep 365), so buckle up, and let's check out 'UFC Fight Night: Buckley vs Malott' and look back at the last week of this season of 'DWCS'!!!!
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/9bedz8Ej4ys
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/Lt93Vfon4NU
Watch Co-Main - Blanchfield vs Jasudavicius breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/OyeNfEqRFko
Watch Headliner - Buckley vs Malott breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/z2v21XT-K2M
Watch DWCS: S10 - Ep 10 Recap: HERE. https://youtu.be/m-G_DAKyHTc
Coming up on Saturday night, we have the 'UFC' hitting the Delta Center, in Salt Lake City! And this really is something to look forward to! Now, yes, there has been a lot said about the 'Main Event', "this is one of the worst title fights", and "the card isn't holding any good fights", blah, blah, blah. People, have you looked at the receipts?
You know what I mean? This card, is the new generation coming through. We have got all these young cats who are on the bubble. There's some people, who are saying goodbye like Court McGee, his retirement fight. Other people like, Roman Kopylov really need to win! We have these intriguing fights, King Green against Esteban Ribovics, what a great fight. And then when you take our 'Headline Fight', right, Natália Silva against Wang Cong. We were already talking about Silva challenging Valentina Shevchenko!?! Shevchenko got injured, didn't wanna hold the division up, so relinquished the belt. Who are you gonna have a fight? Cong, has won some great fights, there's the rivalry from kickboxing she had with Shevchenko, so we were talking about that fight. So how does this not make sense for them both to match? And then the next person can challenge whoever, and then when Shevchenko's back, Bullet gets her shot!!.
The fights, the matchups are well thought out. When you look at them it all makes sense, but, maybe you didn't. It's all gravy 'cause that's what we have done for you today. @ChinCheckPod (ep 361) has you covered, so sit back and let's breakdown 'UFC 332: Silva vs Wang'. PLUS we've also got the recap of Tuesday's 'Dana White's Contender Series'.
Watch Early Prelims breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/yniyh_yohLE
Watch Prelims breakdown: HERE.
Watch Main Card breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/XYk9tCp7CyE
Watch Co-Main - Figueiredo vs Talbott breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/_ZAMVWZVMNs
Watch Headliner - Silva vs Wang breakdown: HERE. https://youtu.be/vib5kkOw0oc
Watch DWCS: S10 - Ep 8 Recap: HERE.
We have a 'Special Edition' of @EchoChamberFP https://www.instagram.com/echochamberfp/ for you today, people!!!
The one Tom Brumpton came through with a new indie horror, it's a different type of clown story, and we have the director / writer & producer on hand to talk all about it. We get into story conception, shoot logistics, promoting the film, creating lasting engagement and a lot more!!! Watch the conversation: HERE! https://youtu.be/u2tbYnI3A-Q