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“It AIN’T all good in da hood”
STARRING
Snoop Dogg
Ernie Hudson
Danny Trejo
Brande Roderick
Daniella Alonso
Jason Alexander
Billy Dee Williams
Diamond Dallas Page
Anson Mount
Aries Spears
Method Man
Lin Shaye
Tayshaun Prince
Pooch Hall
PERVASIVE STRONG VIOLENCE & GORE, SEXUALITY, NUDITY & LANGUAGE.
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THE CAST
Hound of Hell/Devon. ....................................................................................... SNOOP DOGG
Roscoe Lee..................................................................................................... ERNIE HUDSON
The Derelict ..................................................................................................... DANNY TREJO
Tex Woods Jr................................................................................................. ANSON MOUNT
Posie....................................................................................................... DANIELLA ALONSO
Sod ......................................................................................................................POOCH HALL
Tiffany ...................................................................................................BRANDE RODERICK
Jackson...........................................................................................................RICHARD GANT
British Record Exec...............................................................................JASON ALEXANDER
Pastor Charlie..................................................................................... BILLY DEE WILLIAMS
Jessie .................................................................................................................DALLAS PAGE
Quon .................................................................................................................ARIES SPEARS
Clara........................................................................................................................LIN SHAYE
Nib ................................................................................................................. JEFFREY LICON
Himself ............................................................................................................ METHOD MAN
Fatcap......................................................................................................... NOEL GUGLIELMI
Steven ...............................................................................................TUCKER SMALLWOOD
Wanda ..........................................................................................SYDNEY TAMIIA POITIER
Miss Willows ......................................................................................................... CLEO KING
Voice of Loire........................................................................................ HAWTHOME JAMES
Posie’s Mom ................................................................................................... ANDREA LEON
Young Posie........................................................................................................AVA PENNER
Foxy ................................................................................................................ YADI VALERIO
Bernadette ...................................................................................................RAYNA THARANI
Streako ...........................................................................................................TEYO JOHNSON
Footloose.................................................................................................TAYSHAUN PRINCE
Posie’s Dad ....................................................................................................JUSTIN FARGAS
Himself ............................................................................................................ LAMAR ODOM
Cadrez ........................................................................................................... GLENN CADREZ
Blonde Slank.............................................................................................. IRINA VORONINA
Brunette Slank .............................................................................................. TANISHA JONES
Half Pint.................................................................................................GABRIEL PIMENTEL
Cast biographies begin on Page 7
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THE FILMMAKERS
Director by ..........................................................................................................STACY TITLE
Produced by ...................................................................................................MARTIN SHORE
..............................................................................................................................TED CHUNG
.......................................................................................................... CHRISTOPHER TUFFIN
Produced /Co-Written by......................................................................JONATHAN McHUGH
........................................................................................................................ TIM SULLIVAN
Written by ............................................................................................................ JACOB HAIR
........................................................................................................................... CHRIS KOBIN
Edited by.............................................................................................................LUIS COLINA
....................................................................................................................... JASON RESMER
Executive produced by ..................................................................................MARTIN SHORE
........................................................................................................................... SNOOP DOGG
.............................................................................................................................. JOHN BACA
.......................................................................................................................GORDON STEEL
Director of Photography .............................................................................CLAUDIO ROCHA
Special FX ...........................................................................................VINCENT J GUASTINI
Visual FX Supervisor ...............................................................................WAYNE KENNEDY
Anime Sequences.................................................................................................. MADHOUSE
Animation Director............................................................................................. JOHN GAETA
Casting Director.........................................................................................ANNE McCARTHY
...........................................................................................................................FREDDY LUIS
Filmmaker biographies begin on Page 24.
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FILM SYNOPSIS
Starring International recording star and actor Snoop Dogg (STARSKY & HUTCH;
TRAINING DAY; OLD SCHOOL), Billy Dee Williams (STAR WARS), Brande Roderick
(STARSKY & HUTCH; Baywatch: Hawaii), Jason Alexander (Seinfeld), Method Man (The
Wire), Danny Trejo (SPY KIDS; ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO), Daniella Alonso
(One Tree Hill; THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2), Ernie Hudson (GHOSTBUSTERS I & II;
THE HAND THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE), Aries Spears (Mad TV), Lin Shaye (SNAKES
ON A PLANE; DUMB AND DUMBER), Diamond Dallas Page (READY TO RUMBLE;
RAT RACE; DRIFTWOOD), Anson Mount (CITY BY THE SEA; IN HER SHOES),
Richard Gant (Deadwood; ROCKY V), and Lamar Odom, SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF
HORROR is a hip hop horror anthology featuring a trio of stories involving the residents of a
nefarious neighborhood and how their actions in this life determine their fate in the next.
HOOD OF HORROR features an exciting blend of live action horror and gore-filled anime
sequences created by Japan’s Madhouse (ANIMATRIX, TOKYO GODFATHER,
VAMPIRE HUNTER D) under the supervision of Academy Award® winner John Gaeta
(THE MATRIX trilogy).
Directed by Academy Award® nominee Stacy Title (THE LAST SUPPER,
DOWN AT THE WATERFRONT), SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR is a place
where revenge is a dish served cold…in a 40oz. The Hound of Hell (Snoop Dogg) is
your guide through three terrifying tales from this nefarious neighborhood and its
depraved denizens, including a tagger who finds out that not all gangstas die hard; a
spoiled heir to a Texan oil dynasty who murders for money but can’t pay to stay alive;
and a major rap star that discovers he’s got a few skeletons in his dressing room…and
they’re kicking down the door. This bone-chilling, gut-bursting (literally) anthology
proves, once and for all: “It AIN’T all good in da Hood!”
Snoop Dogg’s HOOD OF HORROR was produced by Social Capital Films,
BloodWorks, and Snoopadelic Films, and is distributed by Xenon Pictures, Inc.
Official Website: www.snoopshoodofhorror.com
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ABOUT
XENON PICTURES
Xenon Pictures, Inc. came into existence amid the birth of the domestic video
business and the near eradication of “pure play” theatrical film distribution. Founded in 1986
with $17,000 in startup capital by Leigh Savidge, Xenon entered a marketplace dominated by
a number of now defunct companies with names like Karl-Lorimar, Vestron, Live
Entertainment and Carolco. Over the years, the company has stitched together its business
methodologies and philosophies by understanding what these and other companies did right,
what they did wrong, and what an independent distributor must do to remain vital and
maintain a sense of competitive advantage while competing in a marketplace dominated by
major conglomerates with significantly greater resources, capacity and proprietary broadcast
and retail infrastructure.
Xenon is recognized in the industry for developing the nation’s first label for
independent black cinema. In developing this market niche, the company acquired and
produced a wide spectrum of content, including the work of ’70s masters Melvin Van
Peebles (SWEET SWEETBACK’S BADASSSSS SONG) and Rudy Ray Moore
(DOLEMITE), definitive biographies on Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Mahalia
Jackson, films featuring hip hop stars like Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Dr. Dre, and
contemporary films from emerging directors such as Tim Story (BARBERSHOP) and
Mandel Holland (THE OTHER BROTHER).
In August of 2002, Xenon signed a landmark deal with Mexican media powerhouse
Grupo Televisa to develop and be the exclusive distributor for its domestic video brand,
Televisa Home Entertainment. Working with a wide range of dynamic programming, such as
classic television series, top-rated telenovelas, documentaries on major Latin stars, and
theatrical features, Xenon has positioned Televisa to be the dominant brand in the
Latin/Spanish-language genre.
Apart from its activities in the black audience and Latin/Spanish genres, Xenon is committed
to the acquisition of independent films, documentaries and television content that will
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provoke, excite and inspire consumers, and can be positioned to stand tall on the shelves of a
wide spectrum of U.S. retailers.
ABOUT
Bloodworks
BloodWorks is a genre entertainment company formed by manager Christopher
Tuffin, former NFL star Glenn Cadrez and several top music executives. BloodWorks
recently produced Lionsgate's 2001 MANIACS, starring Robert Englund, SNOOP DOGG’S
HOOD OF HORROR, and the CGI animated feature THRU THE MOEBIUS STRIP.
BloodWorks and Social Capital are currently partnering up on the new independent
supernatural film AFTER DARK.
ABOUT
SOCIAL CAPITAL
Social Capital, founded by real estate mogul Martin Shore, is a multi-media company
with offices in the Bay area and Santa Monica. The company has produced soundtracks for
such feature films and television series as SAW, SAW II, RIZE, Charmed, Las Vegas,
EULOGY, CURSED, and many more. Shore recently produced SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD
OF HORROR, marking Social Capital's first foray into feature film production. Social
Capital and BloodWorks are currently partnering up on a new independent supernatural film
AFTER DARK.
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ABOUT
THE CAST
SNOOP DOGG plays the role of Hound of Hell/Devon. As a musical and cultural
icon, hip-hop Renaissance man, entrepreneur, and Hollywood’s newest leading man, Snoop
Dogg is one of the hottest entertainment commodities in the world.
Born Calvin Broadus, Snoop is one of the most prolific and versatile artists to-date,
with a successful music career that catapulted to fame after the release of his debut album in
1993 entitled Doggystyle. Most recently, Snoop Dogg was celebrated by the Recording
Academy for outstanding achievements and contributions to the music community, and was
also honored with a “Best Hip Hop Video” at MTV Australia Music Video Awards for “Drop
It Like It’s Hot.”
His acting performance received critical acclaim from many, including the New York
Times. Snoop projects included his own comedy/variety show Doggy Fizzle Televizzle on
MTV, the hit comedies STARSKY & HUTCH and SOUL PLANE, and the critically
acclaimed TRAINING DAY, among others.
His music has been featured on several
soundtracks including BAD BOYS II, CHARLIE’S ANGELS: FULL THROTTLE, DR.
DOLITTLE 2, and SAVE THE LAST DANCE.
Snoop’s recent musical project was Doggy Style Records’, in conjunction with
KOCH Records’, release of Tha Dogg Pound's new album, Cali Iz Active in the summer of
2006. The CD followed Snoop's Welcome To Tha Chuuch—Da Album, which contained
Tha Dogg Pound’s hit single, “Real Soon”. Also appearing on the album are Diddy, Ice
Cube, David Banner, Paul Wall and legendary producers such as Battlecat, Fredwreck, Rick
Rock, Jazze Phae and Swizz Beatz.
In November 2005, Snoop released the highly anticipated solo record Snoop
Dogg R&G: Rhythm & Gangsta The Masterpiece. This solo album featured Snoop’s
trademark and beloved rap style, with a series of surprise guest stars, including Pharell
Williams of the Neptunes. The first single off the album, “Drop It Like It’s Hot,” created
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tremendous buzz on the radio and in the streets, remaining in the top 5 on the Billboard
charts and at #1 on urban radio for several weeks.
Snoop recently signed on as executive producer for XM Satellite Radio’s classic
hip-hop channel The Rhyme, on which he has a popular radio show “Welcome to Da
Chuuch With Big Snoop Dogg,” available exclusively on XM Satellite Radio.
In December 2005, Snoopadelic Films and CodeBlack Entertainment released BOSS
N’UP.
Inspired by the music from his multi-platinum album, Rhythm & Gangsta, this
feature stars Snoop as ‘Corde’, a broke and frustrated grocery clerk who wants out of his
dead-end job.
Another recent venture for Snoop is a project that is close to his heart. In 2005 Snoop
founded the Snoop Youth Football league. The SYFL is a youth football league aimed at kids
who otherwise couldn't afford to play in organized youth leagues. The Inaugural “Snooper
Bowl” charity football event, which took place February 5th, 2005, was produced by Snoop,
the Super Bowl Host Committee, The Firm, and Jacksonville-based Axcess Sports &
Entertainment. The Snoop Youth Football League has since held a second successful
“Snooper Bowl” at the Super Bowl’s 2006 location in Detroit, Michigan. The league is
gearing up for its third season now.
Upcoming projects include the release of 8th solo album The Blue Carpet Treatment,
which has been described as “back to the basics”; showcasing original “gangsta” sound. The
planned November 2006 drop features collaborations with Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Rick Rock
and Pharell on production; along with guest appearances by artists such as Stevie Wonder,
Ice Cube, The Game, Brandy, R. Kelly and MC Eight. Snoop Dogg will also be part of
“Snooperbowl 2007,” to be held on February 3rd in Miami’s Orange Bowl. Snoop will also
be the star of COACH SNOOP; a FOX feature film, which mirrors his own coaching
experiences in his youth football league.
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ERNIE HUDSON, a veteran film and stage actor, portrays the role of Roscoe. Mr.
Hudson’s feature films include the role of “Winston Zeddemore” in GHOSTBUSTERS I &
II, MISS CONGENIALITY I & II, BUTTER, THE CROW, THE BASKETBALL DIARIES,
THE JAZZ SINGER, AIRHEADS, THE SUBSITUTE, CONGO, LEVITATION, THE
MAIN EVENT, SUGAR HILL, THE COWBOY WAY and “Solomon” in THE HAND
THAT ROCKS THE CRADLE.
As a child growing up in Benton Harbour, Michigan, Ernie Hudson wrote short stories,
poems and songs; always believing that his words might one day come to life on stage. After
a short stint in the Marine Corps, he moved to Detroit where he became the resident
playwright at Concept East, the oldest Black theatre in the country. In addition, he enrolled at
Wayne State University to further develop his writing and acting skills and found time to
establish the Actors' Ensemble Theatre where he and other talented young black writers
directed and appeared in their own works. After graduating with a B.A. from Wayne State, he
was rewarded a full scholarship to the M.F.A. program at the prestigious Yale School of
Drama. While performing with the school's repertory company, he was asked to appear in the
Los Angeles production of Lonnie Elder's musical DADDY GOODNESS, which led to his
meeting Gordon Parks who gave Hudson the costarring role in his first feature film,
LEADBELLY. Hudson then enrolled in another academic program at the University of
Minnesota that would lead to a Ph.D. After graduating, Hudson accepted the starring role of
Jack Jefferson in the Minneapolis Theatre In The Round's production of THE GREAT
WHITE HOPE, a role that he put "everything he had into.” A series of starring and guest
roles followed on such television shows as Fantasy Island, The Incredible Hulk, Little House
on the Prairie, Diff’rent Strokes, Taxi, The A-Team, and Webster.
Among his upcoming projects, Mr. Hudson will appear in the feature film NOBEL
SON, featuring Danny DeVito, Ted Danson and Bill Pullman.
DANNY TREJO portrays the role of “Derelict.” Mr. Trejo has developed a prolific
career in the movie business, despite the fact that his road to success has been hard earned
and anything but typical. Danny grew up on the streets of Los Angeles and, despite spending
the latter part of his youth and early adulthood incarcerated, rose to great accomplishment.
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Upon his release from San Quentin, he became involved in programs aimed at helping those
who, like him, battle drug and alcohol addictions.
Years later, Danny went to the set of RUNAWAY TRAIN to offer support to a man
he’d been counseling. He was immediately offered a role as a convict. Danny has since gone
on to star in dozens of films including: DESPERADO, the FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN film
series, HEAT starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, CON AIR starring Nicolas Cage, and
ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO starring Antonio Banderas, Johnny Depp and Salma
Hayek. Danny has also appeared in the series of SPY KIDS films as ‘Uncle Machete’. His
independent film credits to date include THE CROW: WICKED PRAYER, THE DEVIL’S
REJECTS, and SHERRY BABY opposite Maggie Gyllenhaal.
Recently, he teamed up once again with Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino in
their new film GRIND HOUSE, and will be joining ‘Larry the Cable Guy’ AKA Dan Whitney
in the cast of DELTA FARCE. Danny’s television credits to date include Kingpin, The
District, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Resurrection BLVD, Grounded for Life, Monk, The
George Lopez Show, and Desperate Housewives. He also is a regular voice on the animated
series King of the Hill.
In 2000, Trejo formed his production company, Starburst, where his first endeavor
into producing was the award winning short AN EYE FOR TALENT, followed by THE
ANIMAL FACTORY, directed by Steve Buscemi. MY FATHER’S FLAG is the next feature
in development under that banner.
TREJO 4.0 PRODUCTIONS, Trejo’s latest production venture, has recently wrapped
NICE GUYS, directed by Joe Eckardt. It’s a story about a group of Hollywood hopefuls who
decide to steal marijuana from the FBI with the plan of returning it and using the reward
money to finance their movie. The film stars Jason Mewes, David Faustino, Corin Nemec,
Jason Marsden, Eddie Furlong, Robert Rodriguez, Andy Dick, and Michael DeLorenzo.
ANSON MOUNT portrays the role of Tex Woods, Jr.
Born in White Bluff,
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Tennessee, Mount holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from Columbia University and
currently resides in both New York and Santa Monica. Mount made his feature film debut in
a starring role as ‘Tully Coats’ in the independent film TULLY. The film won several Film
Festival awards, as well as several nominations for the Independent Spirit Awards. The
Daily Variety said “with a cockiness and charm similar to Hollywood’s best leading man,
Mount is stellar as a troubled soul…” and the Hollywood Reporter said “Mount is impressive
in a meaty role, exuding strength and confidence that should win him ardent fans.”
Following his debut, Mount was next seen starring opposite Britney Spears in
Paramount Pictures’ CROSSROADS, directed by Tamara Davis. He also played opposite
Robert De Niro in CITY BY THE SEA, directed by Michael Caton-Jones. His other film
credits to date include the independent film POOLHALL JUNKIES, opposite Christopher
Walken, URBAN LEGENDS: FINAL CUT, IN HER SHOES opposite Cameron Diaz,
WARRIOR CLASS, and the Miramax film BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS, as seen on
the HBO series Project Greenlight.
Mount’s television credits to date include the ABC series Line of Fire, a recurring
role on NBC’s Third Watch, as well as guest appearances on such critically acclaimed series
as HBO’s Sex in the City, CBS’s CSI: Miami, FOX’s Ally McBeal and the WB’s Smallville.
Although he is best known for his work in film, Mount continues to build his theatre
career, having recently preformed opposite Alan Cumming and Steven Spinella in the first
English-speaking production of Jean Genet’s ELLE. He received the 1998 Drama League
Award for originating and starring as ‘Joshua’ in the off-Broadway production of CORPUS
CHRISTI. He also performed in the Public Theater’s production of CYMBELINE and THE
CAUSCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE at La Mama/ETC, both directed by Andrei Serban.
In addition to SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR, also recently filmed Sound
Picture’s WALK THE TALK. He is currently in production on Occupant Film’s new horror
ALL THE BOYS LOVE MANDY LANE, located in Austin, Texas.
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DANIELLA ALONSO portrays the role of Posie. One of 2006’s Maxim Magazine
Top 100, Ms. Alonso made her primetime television debut as Anna, the new girl in town on
the WB’s One Tree Hill.
While still a student, Alonso was discovered by a Ford Models agent and quickly
became a regular face in the teen market appearing in SEVENTEEN, COSMO GIRL, and
TWIST. Perhaps her most recognizable images have been as the Latin spokes model for
COVER GIRL cosmetics. Soon after graduating in Communication at Marymount Manhattan
College, Daniella enrolled in the acclaimed Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, which led to her
foray into the acting world. Alonso’s most notable film roles include BLACK KNIGHT and
the lead in the film RHYTHM OF THE SAINT, a nominee for the 2003 Sundance Dramatic
Competition. Her television credits to date include Law & Order, Law & Order: Criminal
intent and the CBS daytime drama Guiding Light. She will also star in the upcoming horror
sequel THE HILLS HAVE EYES 2.
Born in New York City, Alonso regularly contributes to the local chapters of the
American Red Cross, City Meals on Wheels and the Humane Society. In her free time,
she enjoys karate and possesses a fourth level greenbelt.
POOCH HALL portrays the role of Sod. A New York native, Hall continues to
move between acting projects in both feature films and television.
Hall began his career in New York, with a small role in the feature film LIFT. He
then went on to shoot the lead in the Spike Lee produced and directed mini-series, Miracle
Boys. After relocating to Los Angeles, Pooch landed a heartwarming role in the ABC movie,
Christmas at Waters Edge and a strong supporting role in the feature film BLIND GUY,
directed by James Keach and starring Jane Seymour and Steven Tobolowsky. Most recently,
Pooch was added to the cast of the brand new series for the CW Network, The Game.
BRANDE RODERICK portrays the role of Tiffany. A California-native, Brande
landed her first acting role on TV for Aaron Spelling’s hit drama Beverly Hills 90210. What
followed was a string of guest appearances on TV sitcoms such as Just Shoot Me, Jesse, and
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Love Boat: The Next Wave, in addition to a string of national commercials for such products
as Snickers, Mentos and Dr.Pepper.
Roderick’s big break came when she was asked to audition for Baywatch: Hawaii,
where she successfully landed the lead role of “Leigh Dyer” after a screen test that impressed
executive producer/writer Frank South. With TV appearances on the popular show Joey and
a co-starring role in the box office hit STARSKY AND HUTCH opposite Ben Stiller, Owen
Wilson and Snoop Dogg, she has stood out above the rest in a city where beautiful women
are a dime a dozen.
Roderick’s upcoming projects include a supporting role in THE NANNY DIARIES, based
on the best selling novel by Emma McLaughlin. The film stars Scarlett Johansson and Laura
Linney and is produced by The Weinstein Company.
RICHARD GANT portrays the role of Jackson. Born in San Francisco, he joined the
United States Air force shortly after graduating high school. After his governmental duty, he
re-entered Merritt College where he fell in love with black literature and theatre. This led to
further studies at California State University at Hayward and graduate studies at San
Francisco State University, Goddard College and The Film School of Half Moon Bay. He
subsequently taught theatre at Laney College in Oakland and served as Founder/Artistic
Director of his own company, the Black Performing Arts Troupe. During that time, Gant
directed numerous plays as well as continuing to star on stges throughout the Bay Area plays.
In New York, Gant joined Harlem’s 127th Street Repertory Ensemble as an actor and
later assumed the job of administrative director. Undoubtedly, it was this pivotal experience
that initiated his selection as a National Fellow with the Theater Communications Group
funded by the Rockefeller Brothers Foundation.
During his time in New York, Gant directed/acted in some 20 off-Broadway
productions, including the Obie award-winning LA GRIMA DEL DIABLO, THE
TALENTED TENTH, and THE PLAYBOY OF THE WEST INDIES. These successes
landed Mr. Gant a role in the original Broadway production, THE MIGHTY GENTS.
Richard has also appeared in over forty films, among them THE FRESHMAN with Marlon
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Brando and Matthew Broderick, and he has recurring roles in soap operas such as Guiding
Light and Ryan’s Hope.
Gant’s film credits also include KINGDOM COME with Whoopi Goldberg, LL Cool
Jay and Jada Picket Smith, the Irish thriller DIVORCING JACK, as well as a memorable role
as ‘George Washington Duke’ in ROCKY V.
Since Gant’s relocation to Los Angeles, he has guest starred in over 70 television
shows, appearing as “Andrew” on the UPN sitcom Eve and as “Hostetler” on the HBO series
Deadwood. NYPD Blue, Babylon Five, For Your Love, JAG, Smallville, The Bonnie Hunt
Show, and Special Unit II are just a few of the series he has starred on.
JASON ALEXANDER plays the role of the “British Record Mogul.” One of the
industry’s most versatile talents, Jason Alexander became a household name as “George
Costanza” on the long running NBC hit Seinfeld.
During the program’s nine seasons,
Alexander earned five Screen Actors Guild nominations (winning in 1995), two American
Comedy Awards, an American Television Award, six Emmy nominations and four Golden
Globe nods. The Screen Actors Guild honored him with their Best Actor in a Comedy Series
Award.
Alexander continues to expand his television repertoire, starring in a musical version
of A Christmas Carol opposite Kelsey Grammer for NBC and as a guest star on Malcolm in
the Middle. He has starred in his own CBS sitcom, entitled Listen Up, based on the life of
ESPN personality and Washington Post columnist Tony Kornheiser. He also executive
produced the hit family film AGENT CODY BANKS and the recent sequel, AGENT CODY
BANKS 2: DESTINATION LONDON.
Alexander’s voice has become equally as distinguishable as his image, lending his
recognizable vocals to Disney’s 101 DALMATIONS II, THE RETURN OF JAFAR and
HERCULES, and as “Hugo the Gargoyle” in Disney’s THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE
DAME.
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A Tony® winner for his role in the musical Jerome Robbins Broadway, Alexander
also starred as the morally challenged producer Max Bialystock opposite Martin Short in the
Los Angeles production of smash hit Broadway musical THE PRODUCERS. He is also the
author of a children’s book for Scholastic, Dad, Are You the Tooth Fairy?.
BILLY DEE WILLIAMS plays the role of Pastor Charlie. Born William December
Williams Jr. in Harlem, he began his career early, thanks in part to his mother, who
volunteered him to play a youngster in THE FIREBRAND OF FLORENCE, starring Lotte
Lenya. Billy Dee later returned to his performing career as an adult to help fund his studies as
a painter. Williams went on to train with Paul Mann, Herbert Berghof and Sidney Poitier.
After making his feature debut in 1959's THE LAST ANGRY MAN, he debuted on
Broadway the following year and spent much of the 1960s alternating between the screen and
the theatre. Television audiences came to know Williams when he was cast as real-life
football player Gale Sayers in the seminal 1971 TV-movie Brian’s Song opposite James
Caan.
A year later he was back on the big screen, co-starring opposite Diana Ross in the
Oscar® nominated biopic of Billie Holiday, LADY SINGS THE BLUES.
Williams gained screen immortality when he co-starred for director George Lucas in
STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK and STAR WARS: THE RETURN OF THE
JEDI. Other memorable films include THE BINGO LONG TRAVLEING ALL-SATRS
AND MOTOR KINGS, SCOTT JOPLIN and BATMAN. On television Williams appeared
as Motown founder Berry Gordy in the ABC miniseries The Jacksons: An American Dream.
Other film roles include THE LADIES MAN, UNDERCOVER BROTHER and THE VISIT.
Billy Dee Williams recently filmed FANBOYS, a film about four men who drive
across the country honoring the wish of their dying friend: seeing STARWARS: EPISODE I
– THE PHANTOM MENACE at George Lucas' Skywalker Ranch before the movie's
worldwide release.
MUNDAY.
Billy Dee will also star in Prospect Pictures’ 2007 film, BARRY
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DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE portrays the role of Jessie. An actor and author, Page
first came to national attention as a professional wrestler.
Born Page Joseph Falkinburg, as a child in Pt. Pleasant, NJ, he excelled in both Pop
Warner football and youth hockey, but was captivated by the heroes of Saturday afternoon
wrestling. He mimicked the moves and talked the talk of his favorite pro wrestlers on TV,
and knew that someday he would be the next ‘Handsome Jimmy Valiant.’ At age 12, a car hit
Page. Doctors told him he’d never play contact sports again.
Despite these setbacks, Dallas latched on as a popular and memorable wrestling
manager in Florida during his early 30s, which led him to regional and national appearances
as ‘Diamond Dallas Page.’ Approaching 36, he would become the oldest rookie in the history
of professional wrestling. During his fourteen-year career, Diamond Dallas Page captivated
audiences and became a three-time world champion. Unfortunately, those arduous fourteen
years left DDP with several major injuries. However, along with the support of doctors and
physical therapists, DDP studied and experimented with chiropractic, applied kinesiology,
nutrition, organic juicing and supplementation to support his recuperation. After studying the
positive healing effects and increased flexibility that yoga positions provided, he became a
devotee and adapted the discipline to meet his own needs. He developed YRG--Yoga For
Regular Guys, a comprehensive, creative and motivational approach to longevity promoting a
better understanding of health and fitness that is presented in 20, 30 and 45 minute workouts.
His film credits include READY TO RUMBLE, FIRST DAUGHTER, RAT RACE, THE
DEVIL’S REJECTS, SPLINTER and DRIFTWOOD. Television credits include, Entourage,
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, and The Best Damn Sports Show Period. In 1999,
Diamond published his autobiography, Positively Page: The Diamond Dallas Page Story,
followed by YRG--Yoga for Regular Guys in 2005.
ARIES SPEARS plays the role of Quon. Since the age of 14, this New Jersey raised
Chicago native has been a force to reckon with on the comedy scene.
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By the age of 6, Spears remembers being considered the funnyman of the household
as he impersonated family members at the dinner table during holidays. At age 14, Spears
was busting guts with his original humor in front of paying audiences at local clubs around
his hometown. Shortly thereafter, he appeared on Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam on
HBO, and on Showtime at the Apollo. After moving to Los Angeles in 1992, he quickly
landed a recurring role on NBC’s sitcom A Different World, starred in the CBS’ series South
of Sunset, and appeared in Crosstown Traffic and The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. for
Fox.
Aries’ unrelenting ambition and hilarious antics landed him on the hit ensemble
comedy show, Mad TV, as a series regular.
Spears also found great success in the world of feature films. At the age of 17, after
being spotted in a comedy club, he landed a part in the movie HOME OF ANGELS, which
also starred Abe Vigoda and Sherman Helmsley. He then appeared in OUT OF SYNC,
portrayed Red Foxx in Warner Brothers’ WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE, starred
alongside John Leguizamo in TriStar’s THE PEST, and delivered his most notable
performance to date as Cuba Gooding, Jr’s brother in Columbia’s blockbuster hit JERRY
MAGUIRE.
Spears is currently developing a feature film project based on an original character
that he created on Mad TV. He has also lent his voice to an animated character on C-Bear &
Jamal. Recently, Aries has had a recurring stint on Fox’s The Best Damn Sports Show
Period, where he has created some of the program’s funniest characters during his short time
there.
Maintaining a strong connection to his African roots, Spears is involved in many
charitable events including a number of organizations that help abused women. He feels
blessed to have been able to achieve everything that he has by the very young age of 25, but
he in no way intends on stopping here.
LIN SHAYE portrays the role of Clara. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Shaye
knew that she was destined to act for as long as she could remember. She performed in plays
during college at the University of Michigan and was later accepted at Columbia University’s
Master of Fine Arts program.
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After graduation, Shaye honed her skills by acting in plays with the best and brightest
in New York Theater from Joseph Papp to Des Macanuff. Some of the highlights include
TARTUFFE, THE TEMPEST and THE TAKING OF MISS JANIE, which won the Drama
Critics Award.
Shaye made her film debut in New York in HESTER STREET where she portrayed a
prostitute, much to her mother’s chagrin. Shortly thereafter, she flew to Los Angeles after
hearing that Jack Nicholson was interested in meeting her. Her airline ticket proved to be a
worthwhile investment – she was cast in his film GOIN’ SOUTH.
The Farrelly Brothers gave Shaye her first in a series of memorable characters in their
1994 hit comedy DUMB AND DUMBER. They went on to cast her as the infamous
landlady in KINGPIN and as ‘Magda’ in THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY. Her
other films to date include DETROIT ROCK CITY, BOAT TRIP with Cuba Gooding, Jr.,
and THE HILLSIDE STANGLER opposite Nick Turturro and C. Thomas Howell. She has
also appeared in such horror films as 2001 MANIACS and DEAD END, as well as guest
appearances on numerous television series, including Crossing Jordan, My Name is Earl,
Frasier, Becker, and Arliss.
Shaye’s love of theater inspired her to put together a company called the Los Angeles
Theater Unit in 1982, which lasted for a decade and earned many awards.
Her most
memorable performance was in BETTER DAYS, which earned her a Drama-Logue Award
for Best Actress.
Shaye was recently seen in the # 1 box office movie SNAKES ON A PLANE, costarring Samuel L. Jackson and Julianna Margulies, and has wrapped a few film projects
including DRIFTOOD, KILLER PATH and KILLER BY NATURE. She recently filmed
a video starring Paris Hilton entitled PLEDGE THIS!
JEFFREY LICON portrays the role of Nib.
He most recently starred as the lead
role in Gregg Araki’s controversial MYSTERIOUS SKIN opposite an all-star cast that
includes Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elisabeth Shue, and Michelle Trachtenberg. The film is a
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drama focusing on two troubled Kansas teenagers coming to terms with memories of being
molested as children.
Licon entered show business as an aspiring kindergartner. After viewing a video of
his three older sisters’ commercials, the five-year-old from Downey, California, asked his
dad and mom if he too could earn money by acting.
Signed immediately by his sisters’ agent, he soon landed a Sears commercial and the
TV movie Miracle on Interstate I-880, and went on to accrue such early credits in the Emmy
Award-winning HBO movie The Burning Season, in which he played Raul Julia’s character
as a child, and the mini-series The Seventh Scroll, where he starred as an intrepid adventurer.
Licon’s series credits include five seasons on Nickelodeon’s award-winning show
The Brother’s Garcia as the daydreaming Carlos, a regular role on ABC’s Second Noah as
one of eight adoptees, guest-starring roles on hit shows like Cold Case and NYPD Blue, and
most recently as a recurring character on CBS’ Joan of Arcadia. In addition, he voiced an
character on the Saturday morning animated show Santa Bugito for CBS.
Feature film credits for Licon include BRING HIM HOME, opposite Ed Asner and Sharon
Gless, and MY FATHER’S LOVE, in which he portrays the protective son of an
underprivileged single mother.
METHOD MAN is one of the most charismatic figures in rap today. The engaging
MC has starred on numerous hit singles and albums as a founding member of the hip-hop
super-group Wu-Tang Clan and has flourished as both a solo artist and in his collaborations
with fellow Wu-Tang member Redman.
Method Man grew up as Clifford Smith, a youth who was shuttled between a
delinquent father in Long Island and a mother on Staten Island, New York where he met
the men who would eventually become the Wu-Tang Clan. The group’s eight members
pooled their resources and recorded a single, "Protect Ya Neck/After the Laughter," on
Wu-Tang Records in 1992.
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His first solo album, TICAL entered the Billboard charts at No. 4 and eventually
gained platinum status. The third single, a remix of the album version featuring Meth and
Mary J. Blige, became a crossover smash in 1995, charting at No. 3 and winning
accolades from the New York Times as "the song of the summer." Wu-Tang’s second
album, “Wu-Tang Forever,” went triple-platinum and earned a Grammy nomination for
the Clan.
Method Man's star status continues to rise with his acting roles, appearing in such films as
THE GREAT WHITE HYPE, COPLAND, BELLY, SOUL PLANE, GARDEN STATE, and
VENOM. On TV he has been a regular role on HBO’s hit series The Wire as “Calvin
‘Cheese’ Wagstaff.”
NOEL GIGLIELMI plays the role of Fatcap. Noel was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto
Rico, but, at the age of two, Noel and his family moved to Orange County, CA.
Unfortunately, Noel would struggle with the tragic reality of street life in America, where he
joined a gang. However, it was not long before an aspiring actress met Noel and, recognizing
his raw potential as an actor, coaxed him into enrolling into some acting classes with her.
Leaving behind the world of gang life, Giglielmi nurtured his newfound talent and
was soon discovered by a local producer who hired him to star in a Taco Bell commercial.
Now an accomplished actor, Noel has appeared in more than a dozen movies, countless
television shows, and several commercials.
Giglielmi’s movie credits to date include TRAINING DAY with Denzel Washington,
BRUCE ALMIGHTY with Jim Carrey, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, and MALIBU’S
MOST WANTED, S.W.A.T. and a starring role in the independent film, PARTY
ANIMALZ. In 2005, he appeared in a multitude of films such as SPLINTER, THE VIRGIN
OF JUAREZ with Minnie Driver, and the TREASURE OF THE SEVEN MUMMIES
featuring Danny Trejo, rap artist Noreaga, and actor Billy Wirth. He also filmed HARSH
TIMES with film writer David Ayer (THE FAST & THE FURIOUS; TRAINING DAY;
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S.W.A.T.) and other stars such as Queen Latifah, Rosalyn Sanchez, Freddy Rodriquez and
Eva Longoria.
Giglielmi can also be seen on Cruzin TV where he hosts various car show events and
showcases streetcar culture. This urban lifestyle show also interviews current top music
artists and highlights new fashion trends.
TUCKER SMALLWOOD portrays the role of Stevens. The eldest son of an
educator and diplomat, Tucker was an NBC television director before being drafted into the
US Army in 1967. He was commissioned as an Infantry 2nd Lieutenant, served as an OCS
Tactical Officer at Fort Benning, and commanded an advisory team in Vietnam. Once he
recovered from war injuries, he instructed Officer Candidates at Fort Belvoir in
unconventional warfare (patrolling, ambush, escape and evasion.) After the war, Tucker
turned to acting and has regularly appeared on stage, television and films since the early
1970s. Notable roles for Tucker can be seen in films such as THE COTTON CLUB,
PRESUMED INNOCENT and CONTACT. Smallwood is also recognized around the world
for his guest-starring roles in such series as The X-Files, Babylon Five and Star Trek:
Enterprise, and as series regular ‘Commodore Ross’ in Space: Above and Beyond.
Moreover, as a life-long musician, Smallwood’s affection for delta blues is well
represented on the CD Incarnation—The Robert Johnson Project. Also, he has written an
anthology of essays describing his experiences in Vietnam and his return to America after the
war, entitled RETURN TO EDEN, which are available in print or as an audio book.
TAYSHAUN PRINCE portrays the role of Footloose and can also be seen on the
basketball court sporting the blue and red of the Detroit Pistons, whom he joined in June
of 2002 as the 23rd pick in the first round of the NBA Draft.
Prince hails from the highly touted University of Kentucky basketball program
and was named a second-team Associated Press (AP) All-American as junior and a thirdteam AP All-American after his senior year. In 2004, Tayshaun played a major part in the
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NBA Finals as the Pistons dethroned the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. His hard work
and outstanding effort on the court would also earn him All-Defensive Second Team in
the NBA. "People can say what they want," Coach Saunders said, "but Tayshaun is one
of the best three (small-forward) defenders in the game. He is long and quick and he can
defend different people on the perimeter." SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR
marks one of Prince’s first appearances on the big screen, and his success on court easily
lends itself to his accomplishment on-screen.
LAMAR ODOM may play be most easily recognized as a star professional
basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, but his taste and love for music makes him a
mesmerizing role in hip-hop horror anthology.
Growing up on the courts of Jamaica Queens, Odom discovered early just how gifted
he was. At 10, he played point guard with the 15-year-olds. At 13, he played against college
freshman, and at 15 he joined the ranks of the New York City basketball elite where he
would compete against NBA stars.
Odom played college basketball for one year at the University of Rhode Island where
he led the Rams to a 20-13 record and their only Atlantic 10 Championship in school history.
At the young age of 19, he was drafted 4th in the 1999 NBA Draft by the Los Angeles
Clippers. Lamar remained in Los Angeles for three seasons before relocating to Miami,
where he would have an all-star caliber season with the Heat and land him a spot on the
Bronze Medal winning 2004 US Men’s Olympic Basketball Team in Athens. He then
fulfilled his childhood dream by returning to Los Angeles to don the purple and gold of the
LA Lakers as well as to start his foundation, Cathy’s Kids.
Seeking to support
underprivileged youth in New York City and Los Angeles who are living with a family
member suffering from cancer, Cathy’s Kids is very close to Lamar’s heart given that he lost
his mother to cancer as a young boy.
In addition to his accomplishments on court, Lamar has expounded upon his musical
talents by founding a music label called RICH SOIL; a label that is synonymous with a
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culture, style, and music. His first project under the Rich Soil banner is Ali Vegas. Ali was
raised in the heart of Odom’s hometown of Queens, and embodies the musical talent that
describes Rich Soil so well.
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ABOUT
THE FILMAKERS
Academy Award® nominee STACY TITLE (Director) made her directorial debut
with the short film DOWN ON THE WATERFRONT, receiving critical acclaim in addition
to an Oscar® nomination in 1993.
Her feature film debut was in 1995 with the film THE LAST SUPPER, starring
Cameron Diaz. The film was honored with multiple awards, including the Grande Prize at the
Cognac Film Festival and as runner-up for the Audience Award at the Toronto International
Film Festival. Title now follows with SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR, a film with
an all-star cast that includes multi-million record artist and actor Snoop Dogg, Billy Dee
Williams, Danny Trejo, Jason Alexander, Diamond Dallas Page, Brande Roderick, Method
Man, Lin Shaye and Aries Spears, among others.
Title wrote and directed her second feature film, LET THE DEVIL WEAR BLACK,
which received the Screenwriters Prize at The Avignon Film Festival. She also recently
served as the writer and producer on the WB Network's made-for-television movie THE
LONE RANGER.
A Cum Laude graduate of Brown University, Stacy Title currently works as a
screenwriter and writer for television with her partner Jonathan Penner.
MARTIN SHORE (Executive Producer) is the President of Santa Monica based
entertainment company Social Capital, one of the fastest growing feature film, music, and
new media companies in the industry.
Mr. Shore began his 25-year entertainment career as a professional musician, touring
with the likes of Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, Bluesman Willie, Clarence Clemons, Albert
Collins, and many others. As a Grammy nominated music producer, Mr. Shore and his
company Social Capital have been instrumental in the production of soundtracks for such
television series and feature films as SAW, SAW II, Charmed, RIZE, ROCK SCHOOL,
CURSE and Summerland.
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On the feature film side, Mr. Shore's experiences range from working as a production
assistant on the award winning documentary PUNKING OUT to his recent turn as producer
on the highly anticipated comedic fright-fest SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR.
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Mr. Shore has been a
successful entrepreneur whose combined real estate interests have generated market capital in
excess of $1.5 billion. In 1998, Mr. Shore was among the finalists and the eventual runnerup for the prestigious Ernst & Young California Entrepreneur of the Year award. He has also
recently founded Mobile Digital Network, a mobile content provider.
JONATHAN McHUGH (Co-Writer/Producer). When he’s not producing
BloodWorks projects, Jonathan McHugh is making musical hits as the Vice President of
Creative Development at Jive/Zomba Records, where he has produced such soundtracks as Y
TU MAMA TAMBIEN, STATE OF THE UNION: XXX, THE WOOD, and Disney’s STEP
UP, and has co-produced MTV Films’ CROSSROADS. Jonathan came to Jive from New
Line, where he served as Vice President of Soundtracks, and was involved in producing
soundtracks, for films such as AUSTIN POWERS, SET IT OFF, LOVE JONES, SPAWN,
THE WEDDING SINGER, BOOGIE NIGHTS, RUSH HOUR, MONEY TALKS, and THE
PLAYER’S CLUB. He has also served as music supervisor on such films as ON THE LINE,
DOPAMINE, THE SECRET LIVES OF DENTISTS, RODGER DODGER and 2001
MANIACS.
McHugh is a National Trustee of the Recording Academy and the Los Angeles
Chapter’s President Emeritus. He recently produced and co-wrote SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD
OF HORROR and produced soundtracks for both SAW and SAW II.
TIM SULLIVAN (Co-Writer/Producer) began his career as a teenager pumping fake
blood for the 80s cult horror flick RETURN OF THE ALIENS: THE DEADLY SPAWN.
This opportunity would lead him to New York University where he studied film and wrote
the music news for MTV. Upon graduation, Sullivan served in various capacities on such
features as THREE MEN AND A BABY, COCKTAIL, COMING TO AMERICA and
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GODFATHER III before co-producing the independent hits IF LOOKS COULD KILL and
AMERICA EXPOSED.
In 1990, Sullivan moved to LA where he worked in development at New Line
Cinema for five years. It was there that he first encountered DETROIT ROCK CITY, which
he eventually co-produced, finding himself yet again pumping fake blood for Gene Simmons
of the rock group KISS.
Having formed New Rebellion Entertainment, Sullivan made his directorial debut
with the Lionsgate horror-comedy, 2001 MANIACS, followed by the supernatural teen
thriller DRIFTWOOD, starring Ricky Ullman and Talan Torriero, and co-wrote and
produced SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR. Tim's insider's column on the horror
genre, Shock and Roll, can be found regularly at UpcomingHorrorMovies.com.
As a manager and producer, CHRISTOHER TUFFIN’s (Co-Writer/Producer)
experiences have run the gamut of the entertainment industry. He served as a production
supervisor on Twentieth Century Fox’s blockbuster THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT
MARY and has produced such films as the award-winning documentary OPEN MIC
featuring Dave Chapelle, the indie comedy CHAPTER ZERO starring Penelope Ann Miller,
MOSCOW CHILL starring Norman Reedus, the $20 million dollar Sci-Fi animated feature
THRU THE MOEBIOUS STRIP, and the horror remake 2001 MANIACS starring Robert
Englund. SNOOP DOGG’S HOOD OF HORROR is latest venture as a producer.
Tuffin has also served as a personal manager for such recording acts as PainmuseuM
and members of the band Halford (Sanctuary Records/EMI). He is currently producing the
supernatural romance AFTER DARK, starring Elisha Cuthbert and the horror/comedy sequel
2001 MANIACS: BEVERLY HELLBILLYS, due to be released in 2008.
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a BloodWorks/Snoopadelic film
“It’s AIN’T all good in da hood”