#FIRSTLOOK: ELEVATION PICTURES INK S DEAL WITH JOHN CARPENTER FOR UPCOMING ANTHOLOGY “JOHN CARPENTER PRESENTS”

Elevation Pictures has inked a deal with iconic filmmaker John Carpenter, the filmmaker behind hits like Halloween and The Thing, on a new horror anthology titled “John Carpenter Presents”. Created by Michael Amo (Pure, The Listener) and Will Pascoe (Orphan Black, Absentia), the new series will channel Carpenter’s signature storytelling, iconic visual style, and legendary musical sensibility.

Based on an original story by Amo and Pascoe, season one is set in the remote wilderness of Alaska, where a diverse group of characters face a chilling mix of supernatural and existential terror. “John Carpenter Presents” will explore the hidden fears and social anxieties of our time.

“We’re thrilled to launch into the television space with the master of horror, John Carpenter,” says Christina Piovesan of Elevation Pictures. “Will and Michael bring deep experience in writing and showrunning, and we can’t be more excited for this creative team to bring the series to audiences.”

Executive producers include Amo and Pascoe, Storm King Productions’ John Carpenter and Sandy King Carpenter and Elevation Pictures.

For Elevation, this marks a definitive expansion into television for the distribution and production powerhouse. The announcement follows the success of the production team’s recent documentary feature Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery, which premiered US and internationally on Hulu and Disney+ to a strong critical reception.

#FANTASIA: JOHN CARPENTER MASTER CLASS AT FANTASIA FEST 2020

Master of Horror John Carpenter was honoured at Fantasia Fest 2020 this year and not only did he accept a Lifetime Achievement Award (the Cheval Noir), he also gifted fans with a Master Class. The genius behind classics like Halloween, The Thing, Big Trouble in Little China, Christine, The Fog, Escape from New York and Starman spoke today, reflecting on his celebrated career.

Here are some highlights:

ON MONTREAL

“Montreal is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever been in.”. Carpenter’s first Film to premiere at Fantasia Fest was 1998’s Vampires.

ADVICE TO HIS YOUNGER SELF

“The advice I would give is to relax. It’s a long road

ON COLLABORATING WITH KURT RUSSELL

“There are always projects I want to work with Kurt [Russell] on. … He makes a great Santa Claus.”.

ON BEING INVOLVED IN 2018’s HALLOWEEN

“Jason Blum came and talked to me and he said, ‘Well, they are going to make this Movie whether you’re involved or not. Why don’t you come on board and stop judging these movies from a distance and come in and put your input on it?’.   “I don’t know if I made it better. But I did put in my two cents.”.

ON UPCOMING “HALLOWEEN KILLS”

“It is the quintessential Horror film. It is so intense. And oh my god! It even stuns me how incredible it is. David [Gordon Green] just did a great job. I can’t wait to have you see it.”. Like 2018’s Halloween, Carpenter also scores this upcoming installment in the Franchise, coming October 2021.

More on this and other Fantasia Fest events here. The Festival runs digitally through September 2, 2020.

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(Photo credit: Fantasia Fest)