Echo Chamber - 274 - Part One
You can hear ‘Part Two’ of this week’s episode HERE!!!
We're bringing you another 'TWO Part' EchoChamberFP this week!!!
And in 'Part ONE', we have an interactive rom-com from Netflix, a couple of new Disney+ entries. A coming-of-age joint from Disney Branded Television and a live action adaptation from Walt Disney Studios. THEN we close out with two from Signature Entertainment. A revenge story from Haymarket Films and an assassin actioner from Juliette!
'Choose Love' is directed by Stuart McDonald and written by Josann McGibbon. Viewers can help Cami (Laura Marano) make the decision in this interactive production as she worries that something is missing with her boyfriend Paul (Scott Michael Foster) and has concerns she may have missed the love of her life with British rock star Rex Galier (Avan Jogia), or with Jack (Jordi Webber), her first love and “the one that got away”.
'The Slumber Party' is the feature directorial debut from Veronica Rodriguez and written by Eydie Faye and it's an adaptation of Jen Malone 2017 book 'The Sleepover'. The hilarious aftermath of a sleepover birthday party hypnotism gone wrong as best friends Megan (Darby Camp) and Paige (Emmy Liu-Wang), along with soon-to-be step-sister Veronica (Alex Cooper Cohen), wake up with absolutely no memory of the night before. Now they must retrace their steps to find missing birthday girl Anna Maria (Valentina Herrera)... and explain why there's a flock of baby ducks in the bathtub, what happened to Megan's left eyebrow, and why she's wearing unattainable hottie Jake Ramirez's (Ramon Jose Rodriguez) signature black hoodie.
'The Little Mermaid' is a live action adaptation of the classic 1989 animated film, directed by Rob Marshall and written by David Magee. The youngest of King Triton's (Javier Bardem) daughters, Ariel (Halle Bailey) is a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. Longing to find out more about the world beyond the sea, Ariel visits the surface and falls for the dashing Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King). Following her heart, she makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula (Melissa McCarthy), to experience life on land.
'Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance' is directed by Nick Nevern and written by Andrew Loveday & Jason Maza. Pat Tate (Craig Fairbrass) embarks on a rampage to avenge his loyal and trusted footsoldier's violent death, venturing beyond his comfort zone of Essex into the dark side of 90s Soho to track down the villain responsible. Set to execute his revenge, Tate will stop at nothing even as the world around him starts to explode.
'King of Killers' is written & directed by Kevin Grevioux. While attempting to rebuild his life, former assassin Marcus Garan (Alain Moussi) receives an offer he can't refuse: a $10 million contract to take out the world’s most acclaimed assassin, the ‘King of Killers’ (Frank Grillo). After running into multiple familiar faces (Marie Avgeropoulos, Shannon Kook, Georges St-Pierre, Ryan Tarran, Garan realises he’s not the only contract killer out for the King of Killers’ head, but the group of hunters find themselves as prey for the King’s latest game, eliminating them one-by-one. This isn’t a contract, it’s a competition – and the only rule is kill or be killed.
In 'Part One' we have:
Choose Love - Poster
Choose Love
Watch Review: Here.
Digital Release Date: 31st August 2023
Director: Stuart McDonald
Cast: Laura Marano, Avan Jogia, Jordi Webber, Scott Michael Foster, Megan Smart, Benjamin Hoetjes, Nell Fisher, Blair Strang, Jacque Drew, Jack Bright, Lynette Forday, Jehangir Homavazir, Jzayla Hughey,
Credit: DAE Light Media, Front Row Films, Ground Control, Netflix
Genre: Comedy, Interactive, Romance
Running Time: 77 min
Cert: PG
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Netflix: Here.
Website: Here.
The Slumber Party - Poster
The Slumber Party
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 27th July 2023
Digital Release Date: 6th September 2023
Director: Veronica Rodriguez
Cast: Darby Camp, Emmy Liu-Wang, Alex Cooper Cohen, Valentina Herrera, Caroline Valencia, Dallas Liu, Ramon Jose Rodriguez, Tituss Burgess, Paula Pell, Jacqueline Correa, J.R. Adduci, Rodney Hicks, Sean Hankinson, Artemis, Najah Jackson, Myles Evans
Credit: Disney Branded Television, Imagine Kids+Family, Jax Media
Genre: Comedy, Family
Running Time: 82 min
Cert: 12a
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Disney+: Here.
Website: Here.
The Little Mermaid - Poster
The Little Mermaid
Watch Review: Here.
Dolby Theatre: 8th May 2023
Theatrical Release Date: 26th May 2023
Digital Release Date: 6th September 2023
Director: Rob Marshall
Cast: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, Awkwafina, Jacob Tremblay, Noma Dumezweni, Art Malik, Javier Bardem, Melissa McCarthy, Lorena Andrea, Simone Ashley, Karolina Conchet, Sienna King, Kajsa Mohammar, Nathalie Sorrell, Jude Akuwudike
Credit: Walt Disney Pictures, Lucamar Productions, Marc Platt Productions
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Musical, Romance
Running Time: 135 min
Cert: PG
Trailer: Here.
Watch via Disney+: Here.
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Watch via Prime Video: Here.
Watch via Prime Video UK: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @disneylittlemermaid
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance - Poster
Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 15th September 2023
Director: Nick Nevern
Cast: Craig Fairbrass, Jamie Foreman, George Russo, Ben Wilson, Stephen McCole, Sadie Frost, Tara Fitzgerald, ArrDee, Josh Myers, Emily Wyatt, Geoff Bell, Anthony Skordi, Phil Davis
Credit: Haymarket Films, Platinum Pictures, Signature Entertainment
Genre: Action
Running Time: 90 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Website: Here.
Facebook: Here.
Instagram: @footsoldierfilm
King of Killers - Poster
King of Killers
Watch Review: Here.
Theatrical Release Date: 1st September 2023
Digital Release Date: 15th September
DVD Release Date: 25th September 2023
Director: Kevin Grevioux
Cast: Frank Grillo, Stephen Dorff, Alain Moussi, Amy Groening, Zoe Worn, Marie Avgeropoulos, Shannon Kook, Georges St-Pierre, Ryan Tarran, Tyler Williams, Gianni Capaldi, Sam Yunussov, Kevin Grevioux
Credit: Signature Entertainment, Dovetale Media, Julijette, Alain Moussi Productions, Buffalo 8, BondIt
Genre: Action, Thriller
Running Time: 85 min
Cert: 15
Trailer: Here.
Digital Platforms: Amazon, iTunes, Google Play, YouTube Movies, Vudu and FandangoNOW
Watch via Apple TV+: Here.
Buy DVD via Amazon: Here.
Buy DVD via HMV: Here.
Website: Here.
You can hear ‘Part Two’ of this week’s episode HERE!!!
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