Like a lot of bad comedies, the David Spade vehicle Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star has a good premise that the movie doesn’t exploit to its fullest potential. So it’s not meant as any kind of affront to say that The Resurrection Of Gavin Stone repurposes the general idea of that movie, sending debased has-been former kid performer Gavin Stone (Agents Of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s Brett Dalton) from the outskirts of Hollywood to a stint interacting with “normal” people who couldn’t care less about his faded career. It’s not even a terrible idea for a Christian-themed comedy; it’s easy to see how a damaged former child star might be better off doing community service for a church. But like so many movies designed for believers first and ordinary sinners second, if at all, Gavin Stone has trouble approximating the sensibility of ...
- 1/19/2017
- by Jesse Hassenger
- avclub.com
The Heartbreak Kid Shawn Michaels broke a lot of hearts when he retired from professional wrestling seven years ago. But don’t fret, WWE Universe, you can now get your fix of the fan-favorite in the movies. The Christian moves, that is. Michaels stars in the upcoming “Resurrection of Gavin Stone” as ex-con Doug, a reformed man and mechanic who has turned his life over to God. Doug helps former child star and Hollywood bad boy Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) change his raucous ways and find some faith. While it may not be the “Sweet Chin Music” that people are used.
- 1/10/2017
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
WWE.com
Shawn Michaels is one of the stars in a film that WWE Studios just purchased called “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” It’s a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel’s Vertical Church Films.
The film wrapped production with the WWE Hall of Famer Michaels as part of the cast. The film also stars Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (“Moms’ Night Out”), D.B. Sweeney (“Suits,” “24”) and Neil Flynn (“The Middle”). It’s written by Andrea Nasfell (“Moms’ Night Out”) and directed by Dallas Jenkins (“What If…”).
“The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” tells the story of a former child star turned washed-up and troubled actor. After receiving a 200-hour community service sentence, Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in a mega-church Easter production in order to fulfill his hours of service. Along the way, he reconnects...
Shawn Michaels is one of the stars in a film that WWE Studios just purchased called “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone.” It’s a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel’s Vertical Church Films.
The film wrapped production with the WWE Hall of Famer Michaels as part of the cast. The film also stars Brett Dalton (“Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.”), Anjelah Johnson-Reyes (“Moms’ Night Out”), D.B. Sweeney (“Suits,” “24”) and Neil Flynn (“The Middle”). It’s written by Andrea Nasfell (“Moms’ Night Out”) and directed by Dallas Jenkins (“What If…”).
“The Resurrection of Gavin Stone” tells the story of a former child star turned washed-up and troubled actor. After receiving a 200-hour community service sentence, Gavin Stone (Brett Dalton) pretends to be a Christian so he can play Jesus in a mega-church Easter production in order to fulfill his hours of service. Along the way, he reconnects...
- 7/30/2015
- by John Canton
- Obsessed with Film
WWE Studios has acquired worldwide rights to The Resurrection Of Gavin Stone, a faith-based title from the Harvest Bible Chapel's Vertical Church Films. The film is toplined by Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, D.B. Sweeney and Neil Flynn and features former WWE champ Shawn Michaels. Andrea Nasfell (Moms' Night Out) wrote the pic and Vertical Church founder Dallas Jenkins (What If…) helmed it. The outfit’s first feature-length effort is a long way the studio’s usual…...
- 7/29/2015
- Deadline
You know you are in independent territory when someone breaks out the chainsaw. This is what happens in director Jason Sander's Deadlines. The film is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for shortest production time, which is under 24 hours! Apparently, they have done it, according to Sanders (Dread). Inside you can judge the results; so, sit back and watch the gas fueled mayhem explode.
A synopsis for Deadlines here:
"Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. 'The Deadlines' will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves. Once Travis steps into the writer's seat in Woodburn's home,...
A synopsis for Deadlines here:
"Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. 'The Deadlines' will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves. Once Travis steps into the writer's seat in Woodburn's home,...
- 8/20/2010
- by 28DaysLaterAnalysis@gmail.com (Michael Ross Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A while back we told you about an indie film called The Deadlines that was looking to get into the Guinness Book of World Records by shooting a ninety-minute horror film in the span of 24 hours. Well, it looks as if they've succeeded, and we've got a still to prove it!
Synopsis
"That's a wrap! The Deadlines has officially completed its record-setting attempt of a 90-minute feature film in 24 hours! Thanks to everyone!" say filmmakers Jason Sanders and Blake Hooks.
Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. “The Deadlines” will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves.
Synopsis
"That's a wrap! The Deadlines has officially completed its record-setting attempt of a 90-minute feature film in 24 hours! Thanks to everyone!" say filmmakers Jason Sanders and Blake Hooks.
Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. “The Deadlines” will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves.
- 8/13/2010
- by Uncle Creepy
- DreadCentral.com
One has to wonder if any good can come out of The Deadlines, a feature-length horror film to be shot entirely over the span of 24 hours. Nope, I'm not joking! Are these brave souls exploiting a gimmick, or can these crazy folks actually pull it off?
Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author, Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies, in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. “The Deadlines” will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves. Once Travis steps into the writer's seat in Woodburn's home, there is no turning back. As he types away at the computer, the twists and turns in the novel...
Travis Levon (Rickey Bird) is forced to finish a novel from famous author, Simon Woodburn (Robin Steffen) after he suddenly dies, in order to meet a deadline.
Gavin Stone (James MacPherson), his callous boss, reminds Travis of the importance of this finale to an epic saga of books. “The Deadlines” will be the highest grossing book in history with pre-sales, and Mr. Stone won't let a petty thing like death stop it from hitting shelves. Once Travis steps into the writer's seat in Woodburn's home, there is no turning back. As he types away at the computer, the twists and turns in the novel...
- 7/24/2010
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
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