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Chandler Massey‘s brand new Hallmark movie is debuting tonight!

The 34-year-old former Days of Our Lives actor will star opposite Eva Bourne in the new rom-com ’90s Christmas, which is airing at 6/5c on Friday (November 29).

Did you know that Chandler is getting married in real life?

Head inside to meet Chandler’s fiancee!

Chandler is currently engaged, and planning a wedding to Stephanie Bennett, and their first meeting was a definition of a “meet cute”.

Turns out that Stephanie and Chandler met in the middle of a Publix parking lot.

“Our first annual reminder that sometimes meeting someone in a Publix parking lot can end up being the best thing that has ever happened to you,” Stephanie wrote alongside a cute video on her Instagram.

Check that out below!

Chandler and Stephanie are currently planning their wedding right now, and their photographer has released some really sweet images from their engagement session.

Are Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott done making movies together? On Saturday, Hallmark premiered their tenth movie together, His & Hers. Already, there is some buzz about a type of sequel. What does Brennan say about that possibility?

Here is what this Hallmark Hunk has to say about this possibility.

Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly Could Lacey Chabert And Brennan Elliott Make A Sequel To Hallmark’s His & Hers?

For the first time in a few years, Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott made their tenth Hallmark movie together called His & Hers. Although it just premiered, there is already buzz about a sequel to that Fall Into Love movie. This movie is about a married couple Mark and Dana who were opposing counsel to a divorcing reality couple. There were many possibilities for a sequel.

Brennan recently spoke to TV Insider about that possibility.

The first Hallmark Fall Into Love 2024 movie is His & Hers. This stars Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. Moreover, this is their tenth movie together.

However, in a recent interview, the Hallmark Hunk revealed this is a “different” movie for the onscreen pair. What does Brennan have to say about this “different” sort of romcom for the two stars?

Photo: Clayton James, Stephanie Bennett, Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Craig Minielly Brennan Elliott Talks About ‘Different’ Type Of Movie With Lacey Chabert

Hallmark fans have waited three years since Brennan Elliott and Lacey Chabert starred in Crossword Mysteries: Riddle Me Dead to see this favorite on-screen couple in a movie.

However, in a new interview with Digital Journal, Brennan reveals that this new movie is something special. Therefore, the wait is worth it.

I think this is a different movie for Lacey and myself. It has a...

Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

His and Hers sees Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott reuniting in their tenth movie together. It tells the story of two married lawyers representing a celebrity couple. Sparks are quick to fly as they face a legal showdown on opposing sides in a divorce, trying to win the case with their marriage unscathed.

The movie is set to premiere on September 7 as part of Hallmark Channel’s Fall Into Love programming event. Read on to find out more about the plot of the movie, see images taken on the set and a teaser trailer.

His and Hers reunites Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott on Hallmark Channel Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

According to the official synopsis, sparks fly when love and law collide as married couple Dana (Chabert) and Mark Chernich (Elliott), both top-tier lawyers,...

Hallmark’s Fall Into Love programming kicks off with His & Hers. This movie stars Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott. Moreover, it also stars Stephanie Bennett and Clayton James.

“When love and law collide, sparks fly.” This movie is directed by Linda-Lisa Hayter, with a script by Susan Black and Joie Botkin. That means there will be snappy dialogue and lots of humor.

Here is more info on this upcoming romcom.

Photo: Brennan Elliott, Lacey Chabert Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster What Is Hallmark’s His & Hers About?

“A legal showdown turns into a defining marital moment. What is Hallmark’s His & Hers about?

According to the synopsis, Dana and Mark Chernich are a married couple in the same profession. Both are “top tier lawyers at competing New York City law firms.”

Photo: Clayton James, Brennan Elliott, James Yi, Lacey Chabert, Stephanie Bennett Credit: ©2024 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Allister Foster

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Chandler Massey‘s brand new Hallmark movie is debuting tonight!

The 33-year-old former Days of Our Lives actor will star opposite Jessy Schram in Mystic Christmas, his fifth movie for the network after his debut in Next Stop, Christmas last year.

Did you know that Chandler is getting married in real life?

Head inside to meet Chandler’s fiancee!

Chandler is currently engaged, and planning a wedding to Stephanie Bennett, and their first meeting was a definition of a “meet cute”.

Turns out that Stephanie and Chandler met in the middle of a Publix parking lot.

“Our first annual reminder that sometimes meeting someone in a Publix parking lot can end up being the best thing that has ever happened to you,” Stephanie wrote alongside a cute video on her Instagram.

Check that out below!

Chandler and Stephanie are currently planning their wedding right now, and their photographer has released...

June kicks off wedding season and June Weddings on the Hallmark Channel.

Their first film, Wedding Season, was aptly named and starred Stephanie Bennett as a journalist standing up at three of her friends' weddings and Casey Deidrick as her best friend's brother and emerging photographer.

During Wedding Season, Trish (Bennett) was assigned to write a feature article about an inside look into her friends getting married. When things went wrong, Ryan (Deidrick) ran interference and taught her about romance.

While Wedding Season was a traditional romcom, it also focused on Trish's personal journey and how she perceived relationships and her relationships with her friends.

Stephanie Bennett played Trish perfectly as a woman cynical about love but wanted to write about relationships and weddings. She learned much from watching her friends plan their weddings and interacting with Ryan.

Michelle: Why do they think you could write well about weddings? You are allergic to the subject.

Happy June to you all!

We kick off the week with Hallmark June Weddings movie Wedding Season, and get a little darker as time goes on.

We have several new series on the horizon, and we’ve got episodic reviews lined up for a good deal of them, including but not limited to The Lazarus Project, Cruel Summer, and The Crowded Room.

Carry on reading below to see what else is coming your way and be sure to check out TV Fanatic daily for news and reviews of all of your favorite shows and movies.

Saturday, June 3

8/7c TLC Forever (Lifetime)

For all the ‘90s R&b fans, you’ll love diving into this documentary about one of the greatest selling girl bands of all time.

T-Boz and Chili come together with other industry giants to discuss TLC’s impact, how they broke boundaries and the mold with their music,...

June has always been about weddings, and Hallmark is kicking off their annual “June Weddings” with Wedding Season.

Stephanie Bennett and Casey Deidrick star in this cute Hallmark original about a journalist standing up at three of her best friends’ weddings. She pairs up with her best friend’s brother when she can't get a date. There is an instant connection.

We chatted with Stephanie about the scoop on the movie, working with Casey, and the chaos of wedding planning. Check out the interview below.

Hi Stephanie. So, Wedding Season was such a fun movie. What attracted you to the film and the character of Trish?

I love the many different storylines and the idea of three weddings. I felt like I related to Trish. She’s got this dry sense of humor, which I also have. She’s very driven in her career, which I like.

The ensemble cast,...

Summer wedding season is in full swing at Hallmark Channel. The network’s June 2023 schedule includes four new movie premieres, all of which are a celebration of love. Plus, an Aurora Teagarden reboot debuts on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Hallmark Channel’s new movie schedule for June 2023 ‘Wedding Season’ | ©2023 Hallmark Media/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

Four brand-new movies will premiere on Hallmark Channel this June.

Wedding Season airs June 3. Journalist Trish Peterson (Stephanie Bennett) is on serious bridesmaid duty this wedding season, as three of her close friends prepare to walk down the aisle. Her wedding duties throw her into the path of photographer Ryan (Casey Deidrick), whom she’s known since high school. As Trish pens an article about how weddings can affect friendships, she learns lessons from three different couples. Meanwhile, Trish and Ryan’s old feelings for each other start to return, forcing them to take a hard look...

Another month, another Criterion Channel lineup. In accordance with Black History Month their selections are especially refreshing: seven by Melvin Van Peebles, five from Kevin Jerome Everson, and Criterion editions of The Harder They Come and The Learning Tree.

Regarding individual features I’m quite happy to see Abderrahmane Sissako’s fantastic Bamako, last year’s big Sundance winner (and Kosovo’s Oscar entry) Hive, and the remarkably beautiful Portuguese feature The Metamorphosis of Birds. Add a three-film Laura Dern collection (including the recently canonized Smooth Talk) and Pasolini’s rarely shown documentary Love Meetings to make this a fine smorgasboard.

See the full list of February titles below and more on the Criterion Channel.

Alan & Naomi, Sterling Van Wagenen, 1992

All That Heaven Allows, Douglas Sirk, 1955

The Angel Levine, Ján Kadár, 1970

Babylon, Franco Rosso, 1980

Babymother, Julian Henriques, 1998

Bamako, Abderrahmane Sissako, 2006

Beat Street, Stan Lathan, 1984

Blacks Britannica, David Koff, 1978

The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution,...

Turn on the twinkling holiday lights and cuddle up with a soft blanket because Lifetime's 2020 Christmas movie schedule is here - and the first movie premieres Oct. 23! Hopeless romantics, Christmas enthusiasts, and happy-ending seekers will love the amazing holiday-themed movies playing on Lifetime this season. Expect to see some familiar faces, like Tiffany Haddish, Beverley Mitchell, Mario Lopez, Melissa Joan Hart, Kelly Rowland, Vanessa Lachey, Kyla Pratt, and many others. Read the full schedule and list of stars below and get ready to mark your calendar for some serious holiday viewing!

It's a Wonderful Lifetime 2020 Schedule

Oct. 23, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas on Ice: starring Abigail Klein, Ryan Cooper, Caroline Portu, Will Lyman, and Meara Mahoney Gross

Oct. 24, 8 p.m. Et – Christmas Unwrapped: starring Amber Stevens West, Marco Grazzini, Cheryl Ladd, and executive producer Tiffany Haddish

Oct. 25, 8 p.m. Et – Forever Christmas: starring Chelsea Hobbs, Christopher Russell,...

Most first failures stop careers in their tracks, and many early successes lead to nothing for lack of financing. But there are success stories of another kind we rarely hear about. Journeys through back alleys and down long treacherous roads that lead to a sustainable career.

I am a producer specializing in micro-budget production. I first met writer-director Henry Barrial in 2000 when I was an executive at Next Wave Films. We were giving finishing funds to exceptional low-budget features, which included Chris Nolan’s “Following.” We invested in Henry’s feature film debut, “Some Body,” a $3,000 drama shot on Canon Xl-1’s with a two-man crew and no script. When it was accepted into Dramatic Competition at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival, we repped its sale to Lot 47 Films, which ultimately released it theatrically in over 15 cities. A remarkable result for an improvised no-budgeter made out of necessity, several years before...

The first trailer has been released for a new post-apocalyptic action film called Scorched Earth. The story is set in a future where the world has been destroyed by an environmental collapse. The film stars Gina Carano as a bounty hunter who is on a mission to take down a ruthless outlaw.

This looks like a made for TV movie that you would find on the SyFy Channel. There's a market for those kinds of films, but I don't think it looks that good. Maybe it will interest some of you, though. Here's the synopsis:

The planet has suffered an environmental collapse; the air became dangerous to breathe, the water became toxic, and billions of people died. Generations later, mankind has finally re-established a rudimentary society, in an attempt to pick up the pieces that continue to blister in the sun. Attica Gage (Gina Carano) is a bounty hunter with...

"What makes you so different than the bounties you drag in here?" An official trailer has debuted online for a post-apocalyptic sci-fi action movie titled Scorched Earth, from actor-turned-director Peter Howitt. Set in a future where Earth has been ravaged (scorched?) and destroyed, the story follows a bounty hunter, played by Gina Carano, who gets into some major trouble when she tries to bring down a ruthless outlaw. This seems like such an odd, unoriginal mashup of bounty hunters, post-apocalyptic tropes, and maybe a bit of sci-fi, but not really. The full cast includes John Hannah, Stephanie Bennett, Alisha Newton, Ryan Robbins, Nathan Mitchell, and Patrick Gilmore. I hate to be so blunt, but this looks like a really terrible made-for-tv SyFy film. I'm really not that interested in seeing this, but check it out below anyway. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Peter Howitt's Scorched Earth, direct from...

Setting out to uncover your true identity and sense of purpose in life can be a daunting task for young adults, especially when they’re inadvertently faced with unfamiliar emotional and physical challenges. Versatile and skilled actress Stephanie Bennett is proving her natural ability to overcome those obstacles in her two latest drama television series, ‘Shadowhunters’ and ‘The Romeo Section.’ Both shows feature the performer portraying characters who are forced to contend with internal and external conflicts. But Bennett enthrallingly uses her own strength to infuse both characters with the will to survive. The best-selling young adult novel series ‘The Mortal Instruments’ by Cassandra Clare serves as the inspiration for ‘Shadowhunters,’ [ Read More ]

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ABC Family has released the first trailer for its upcoming series “Shadowhunters” on Friday. In the trailer, Clary, played by Katherine MacNamara, is roped into a “supernatural fight club” that protects humans from the demon world. The series stars McNamara and Dominic Sherwood, as well as Harry Shum Jr., Alan Van Sprang, Alberto Rosende, Emeraude Toubia, Isaiah Mustafa and Matthew Daddario. Also read: ABC Family's 'Shadowhunters' Casts Stephanie Bennett as Lydia Branwell (Exclusive) “Shadowhunters,” an adaptation of the “Mortal Instruments” series of Ya books by Cassandra Clare, will follow 18-year-old Clary, who finds out on her birthday...

The Tanners are back on the small screen but there's a twist! Before Netflix's 2016 Full House revival, Lifetime has unveiled the first look at its upcoming The Unauthorized Full House Story. The cable network has also announced the cast for upcoming behind-the-scenes movie that follows last year's Unauthorized Saved By the Bell Story. Read More Lifetime Making Unauthorized 'Full House' Tell-All Movie Garrett Brawith (Rolling) will play Bob Saget. Justin Mader (Death Race) will portray Dave Coulier. Days of Our Lives' Justin Gaston has been cast as John Stamos. Stephanie Bennett (Big Eyes) will fill the

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Pull out your calendars and write “Faux Tanner Family Fun Night” on Saturday, August 22.

That’s when Lifetime will debut its The Unauthorized Full House Story, the network announced Thursday.

Capitalizing on the buzz about Netflix’s forthcoming Fuller House, which is a spinoff of the beloved ABC sitcom, The Unauthorized Full House Story will be a behind-the-scenes tell-all in the vein of the cabler’s The Unauthorized Saved by the Bell Story.

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The cast includes Garrett Brawith (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) as Bob Saget, Justin Mader (Rookie Blue) as Dave Coulier,...

Lifetime announced the cast and premiere date of “The Unauthorized ‘Full House’ Story” on Thursday, as well as released the first official photos from the upcoming TV movie. The film will tell a behind-the-scenes account of the ABC show that ran from 1987 to 1995. The movie will premiere Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on Lifetime. Scroll down for the full cast list. • Bob Saget: Garrett Brawith (“Rolling”) • Dave Coulier: Justin Mader (“Death Race”) • John Stamos: Justin Gaston (“Days of Our Lives”) • Lori Loughlin: Stephanie Bennett (“Big Eyes”) Also read: Lori Loughlin Joins Netflix's 'Fuller House...

The "Full House" nostalgia wave has reached its peak.

On the heels of news that Netflix is making a "Full House" spinoff, with original cast members reprising their roles, comes the first photo of the cast of Lifetime's behind-the-scenes movie about the ABC sitcom.

"The Unauthorized 'Full House' Story" follows in the footsteps of the cable network's similar "Unauthorized 'Saved By the Bell' Movie." It traces the rising fame of the cast as they go from relative unknowns to major stars on one of TV's most popular and beloved comedies.The cast list is: Garrett Brawith ("Rolling") as Bob Saget Justin Gaston ("Days of Our Lives") as John Stamos Justin Mader ("Death Race") as Dave Coulier Stephanie Bennett ("Big Eyes") as Lori Loughlin Shelby Armstrong and Brittney Wilson as young and older Candace Cameron Dakota Guggy and Jordyn Olson as Jodie Sweetin Aislyn Watson and Jaime Schneider as...

We're less than a week out from St. Patty's Day, so grab a Guinness and do anything but watch… Leprechaun: Origins (2014) Director: Zach Lipovsky Stars: Hornswoggle, Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar Four teenagers encounter a deadly creature while on vacation in a cabin in the woods. Since it takes place in Ireland it must be a Leprechaun. We've covered the majority of the Leprechaun series here at Awfully Good...

Stars: Dylan ‘Hornswoggle’ Postl, Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar, Melissa Roxburgh, Brendan Fletcher, Garry Chalk, Teach Grant, Bruce Blain, Adam Boys, Mary Black, Emilie Ullerup, Gary Peterman | Written by Harris Wilkinson | Directed by Zach Lipovsky

The WWE has had some success with their chosen films, especially horror. See No Evil was entertaining enough No One Lives, The Call and Oculus also showed that they had an eye for quality and weren’t afraid to take a few risks. Leprechaun: Origins seemed to have been picked up as a vehicle to bring their own Leprechaun inspired wrestler Dylan ‘Hornswoggle’ Postl to the big screen in an acting role, but to try to remake Leprechaun without the much-loved Warwick Davis? The warning signs were already there for how horror fans would feel about this one.

With a name like Leprechaun: Origins and a campaign that connected it to the original, using the term...

For the final week of September, we’ll be seeing a handful of indie genre titles coming our way to DVD and Blu-ray, as well as several cult classics, including the original Leprechaun films, finally making their high-def debut on Tuesday.

In terms of new indie movies to keep an eye out for, Grow-up Tony Phillips, the latest from up-and-coming Austin filmmaker Emily Hagins (My Sucky Teen Romance), is being released as well as American Muscle, The Paranormal Diaries, Grave Halloween and the pregnancy-themed horror flick Delivery: The Beast Within. For those of you horror fans looking for something a bit more ‘seasoned’, both Krull and Killer Fish are getting their Blu-ray treatment this week and should make for excellent additions to your home entertainment collection.

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Grow-up Tony Phillips (Anderson Digital, DVD)

Who doesn’t love Halloween? All of Tony Phillips’ high school friends do, apparently. It’s...

How did a low budget horror movie about a diminutive Irish monster spawn five sequels, a new reboot, and the career of Jennifer Aniston? EW tracks the deranged history of the Leprechaun franchise.

British actor Warwick Davis says he has “specific” fans—well-wishers who want to discuss just one of the several fantasy franchises in which he has appeared. “People talk about Star Wars, people talk about Harry Potter,” he explains, “and people talk about Leprechaun.”

Alert readers will have noticed that one of these franchises is not like the others. While Star Wars and Harry Potter have raked in billions of dollars,...

If they hadn’t stopped running, Francois would maybe still have all of his fingers. A young couple is pursued by an unseen prairie predator in a new clip from Leprechaun: Origins, hitting VOD platforms next week.

This time around, the Leprechaun is portrayed by WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl. From Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Leprechaun: Origins is set for an August 26th VOD release and will come out on Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th. The movie is also scheduled to open in select theaters on August 22nd. We have the new clip below (via Moviepilot!):

“WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation. The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on...

On tap right now is the second clip from the WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl. Is that a shillelagh in your pocket, or are you just glad to see more?

Leprechaun: Origins will have a limited theatrical run beginning August 22nd. The reimagined franchise's multi-platform release kicks off August 26th for Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View, followed on September 30th by Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital).

Also starring Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar, Melissa Roxburgh, and Brendan Fletcher, Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Related News: #SDCC14 Exclusive: WWE Superstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl and Director Zach Lipovsky Talk Leprechaun: Origins

Synopsis

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town’s chilling secret. Ben (Dunbar), Sophie (Bennett), David (Fletcher), and Jeni (Roxburgh) quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears...

On tap right now is an exclusive clip from the WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl. Is that a shillelagh in your pocket, or are you just glad to see it?

Leprechaun: Origins will have a limited theatrical run beginning August 22nd. The reimagined franchise's multi-platform release kicks off August 26th for Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View, followed on September 30th by Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital).

Also starring Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar, Melissa Roxburgh, and Brendan Fletcher, Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Related News: #SDCC14 Exclusive: WWE Superstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl and Director Zach Lipovsky Talk Leprechaun: Origins

Synopsis

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town’s chilling secret. Ben (Dunbar), Sophie (Bennett), David (Fletcher), and Jeni (Roxburgh) quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears...

Lionsgate and WWE Studios have set a limited theatrical run for the horror film following a sneak peek of footage at Comic-Con.

The film will open on August 22 and stars WWE star Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl (pictured), Stephanie Bennett, Andrew Dunbar, Melissa Roxburgh and Brendan Fletcher.

Leprechaun: Origins will go out across multiple platforms on August 26 and centres on two unfortunate hikers in Ireland who fall foul of a local legend.

Universal has confirmed two items announced at Comic-Con: Legendary Entertainment’s Untitled Michael Mann Project is now titled Blackhat and will open on January 16, 2015. Skull Island will open on November 4, 2016.

If you're one of the fans who are eagerly anticipating the WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl, then consider your lucky charms officially rubbed!

From the Press Release

Lionsgate and WWE Studios announced today that Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE® Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle®” Postl, will have a limited theatrical run on August 22nd.

The announcement comes after an enthusiastic reception at this year’s Comic-Con, where fans were given a sneak peek at footage from the reimagined franchise. The move is intended to support promotional efforts during the film's multi-platform release on August 26th for Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View and September 30th on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital).

Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days), and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

WWE Studios has released a promo image of the evil leprechaun creature from their upcoming film Leprechaun: Origins. I guess even leprechauns need an origin story. The studio revealed the image at Comic-Con this week, and it doesn't look like any kind of leprechaun I've ever seen before. Personally, I think it looks kind of ridiculous.

The story centers on "two young couples who while backpacking through Ireland, discover a town’s chilling secret inside an old cabin at the edge of the woods." Of course the monstrous-looking leprechaun is going to put them through hell.

The movie was directed by Zach Lipovsky, and it stars Dylan Postl, who is also known as WWE wrestler “Hornswoggle.” Brendan Fletcher, Teach Grant, Andrew Dunbar, Stephanie Bennett, and Melissa Roxburgh also star.

The movie will be released on VOD and Digital HD platforms on August 26th, and Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th.

The Leprechaun has the ultimate luck of the Irish, but those who cross his path have some of the worst luck in the world. The horror franchise that began in 1993 will be reborn late this summer with Leprechaun: Origins, and a new trailer for the film has been released at Comic-Con, along with a first-look image of the Leprechaun.

This time around, the Leprechaun is portrayed by WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl. From Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Leprechaun: Origins is set for an August 26th VOD release and will come out on Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th. We have the film’s recently released Comic-Con trailer that gives us the first glimpses of the Leprechaun as he stalks a group of backpackers, as well as the first Leprechaun image revealed at Comic-Con (image courtesy of Variety!):

“WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun,...

The crowds at the San Diego Comic-Con were treated to the first look at the creature featured in WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl, and as always we have that for you right here with a new clip. Dig it!

Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days), and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs. Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Look for Leprechaun: Origins, on VOD August 26th and DVD and Blu-ray on September 30th.

Special features on the home video releases include both the “Leprechaun: An Icon Reborn” featurette and “Leprechaun: Behind the Blood” featurette.

Related News: #SDCC14 Exclusive: WWE Superstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl and Director Zach Lipovsky Talk Leprechaun: Origins

Synopsis

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town’s chilling secret.

During the Sdcc we had a chance to get the skinny on WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl. Read on for the scoop from Dylan and director Zach Lipovsky.

"For me the biggest and coolest challenge was that Leprechauns aren't something that people are generally frightened by," Lipovsky (pictured) tells us of the character and his idea for how the film should play out.

"We asked ourselves, can we do something that would be legitimately scary for people, and if so, what would that look like? Anything was on the table so that was really fun. It was fun to come on to the project and make it something that honors the mythology and is iconic and be totally fresh with our approach. We looked into making the origin story of a creature that maybe thousands of years ago the Celtics met in a cave or something that was really scary.

One is small, swift, and sinister, and the other is towering, menacing, and brutal. You wouldn’t want to run into either one. Horror movie antagonists Leprechaun and Jacob Goodnight may use different malicious methods, but both are deadly denizens of upcoming films from WWE Studios and Lionsgate. An Sdcc panel and an autograph session featuring Leprechaun: Origins and See No Evil 2 have been announced, and the panel will include an unveiling of the new looks of Leprechaun and Jacob Goodnight.

On Thursday, July 24th an autograph signing of a convention exclusive two-sided poster by Jen and Sylvia Soska, Glenn “Kane” Jacobs, Danielle Harris, and Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl will take place at Lionsgate’s booth #4045 from 5:30pm – 6:30pm. Following the signing, the panel will begin in Room #7Ab at 7pm. We have the official press release with full details of the event and the synopses of both films below.

Jennifer Aniston is out! Hornswoggle is in!

WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation. The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days) and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town’s chilling secret. Ben (Dunbar), Sophie (Bennet), David (Fletcher) and Jeni (Roxburgh) quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears to be when the town’s residents offer the hikers an old cabin at the edge of the woods.

We told you that WWE Films' Leprechaun Origins is hitting Digital HD and Video On Demand on August 26th and then Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment already, but wait! There's more! Fans of the franchise are about to get Extremely lucky!

From the Press Release

WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl (pictured) stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation.

The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days), and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two...

Similar to last year’s Chucky Blu-ray collection being offered with the release of Curse of Chucky, Lionsgate is working on a Leprechaun Blu-ray box set that will include Leprechaun: Origins and all of the original movies:

Santa Monica, CA (June 9, 2014) – WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation. The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days) and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

Backpacking through the lush Irish countryside, two unsuspecting young couples discover a town’s chilling secret. Ben...

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WWE Studios has released the first trailer for their horror movie Leprechaun: Origins, which is a reboot of the original cult franchise. I've enjoyed the Leprechaun films that have been made over the years because of how absurd they were. I was especially entertained by the cheesy humor. The reboot seems to have ditched the humor aspect of the franchise and the filmmakers seem to be going for more scares this time around. As much as I enjoy horror films, this doesn't look that good to me.

"Leprechaun: Origins concerns two young couples who, while backpacking through the Irish countryside, 'quickly discover the idyllic land is not what it appears to be be when [a] town’s residents offer the hikers an old cabin at the edge of the woods. Soon, the friends will find that one of Ireland’s most famous legends is a terrifying reality.'”

The movie was directed by Zach Lipovsky,...

WWE Studios and Lionsgate Studios have co-produced an upcoming film titled Leprechaun: Origins. This film brings the wee people to the big screen and they have bloody intentions. Leprechaun: Origins is the seventh film from this horror franchise, which began in 1993. This latest film will include wrestling superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl. As well, Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days) and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason) will star. This time the leprechauns do not lay in wait at the end of rainbows. Instead, these wily tricksters await in the woods. When a young couple take residence in a small cabin, this creature of legend begins to kill and kill and kill. Now, Ireland's famous green legend is on a murder spree, which no one can stop! Fans of horror can preview the film's official trailer below. The clip shows...

The Leprechaun has the ultimate luck of the Irish, but those who cross his path have some of the worst luck in the world, for they’ll be lucky to survive his wrath. The horror franchise that began in 1993 will be reborn late this summer with Leprechaun: Origins. The first full-length trailer for the film doesn’t give us a good look at the Leprechaun, but it does feature his potential victims.

This time around the Leprechaun is portrayed by WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl. From Lionsgate Home Entertainment, Leprechaun: Origins is set for an August 26th VOD release and will come out on Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th. Check out the press release for the film’s synopsis and bonus features, and we also have the the movie’s first full trailer:

“WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun,...

Entertainment Weekly just unleashed the trailer for the upcoming WWE reboot of the Leprechaun franchise. Take a look at it below.

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Ok…so that was a teaser huh? Gutteral growls and nice looking young’ns getting picked off one by one. While we don’t see the “reborn icon”, we at least know that if you are curious about this entry, the wait will not be long. Per the press release below, the film will be available on demand on August 26.

From the Press Release:

WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation. The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass...

This is a statement that probably sounds like utter lunacy to some, but I’ve been dying to see the first trailer for Leprechaun: Origins ever since the project was originally announced. Why would one be so excited about WWE’s attempt to bring glory and honor to one of horror’s more, um, interesting villains? Simple – Leprechaun is a classic horror film as long as we ignore the slew of absolutely atrocious sequels, as Warwick Davis turned a creature wearing a green tuxedo into something scary, hilarious, and undeniably entertaining. The Leprechaun holds a special place in my gold-encrusted heart, so I’ve been dying to see how Dylan Postl (WWE’s Hornswoggle) would embody the cunning killer – but unfortunately this first trailer doesn’t offer much in the evil leprechaun department.

Starring Brendan Fletcher, Teach Grant, Stephanie Bennett, and a few other fresher faces alongside Postl, we already...

The first trailer from the WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Superstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl, is here along with some release news! Look for it on Digital HD and Video On Demand on August 26th and then Blu-ray and DVD on September 30th via Lionsgate Home Entertainment.

From the Press Release

WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation.

The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View on August 26th and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30th. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days), and Brendan Fletcher (Freddy vs Jason), Leprechaun: Origins was written by Harris Wilkinson and directed by Zach Lipovsky.

The Blu-ray and DVD include two...

WWE Studios has just released the first full trailer for their upcoming reboot of the Leprechaun franchise, Leprechaun Origins. The seventh film in the series will not be getting a theatrical release, but will instead be heading to VOD on August 26th and DVD September 30th.

Here is the trailer via Entertainment Weekly (you will have to go to the EW site if you are on a mobile device, their embed will not work)

WWE Superstar Dylan “Hornswoggle” Postl stars in Leprechaun: Origins, a brand new take on the horror franchise Leprechaun, reinventing the cult favorite and terrifying a new generation. The film will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand and Pay-Per-View on August 26, and on Blu-ray (plus Digital HD) and DVD (plus Digital) on September 30. Also starring Stephanie Bennett (Grave Encounters 2), Andrew Dunbar (Alien Trespass), Melissa Roxburgh (Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days) and Brendan Fletcher...

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All of which brings us to some important news for horror nuts and, in particular, fans of the Leprechaun series of films. Lionsgate and WWE Studios announced today that the franchise reboot Leprechaun: Origins will be available on Digital HD, Video On Demand, and Pay-Per-View on Aug. 26. The seventh Leprechaun movie, and the first to star WWE...

Back in March the very first look at Leprechaun Origins was released on St. Patricks Day. Today a teaser poster was released showing the leprechauns hand full of gold. You can also check out the first look clip and poster below. Leprechaun Origins will be serving as a reboot and will be the 7th film in the 20 year old Leprechaun series. Lionsgate and WWE Studios will release Leprechaun Origins sometime in the summer of 2014. Leprechaun Origins stars WWE superstar Dylan Hornswoggle Stephanie Bennett Teach Grant (The Tall Man Devour Repeaters Cult) Bruce Blain (Supernatural) Adam Boys and Brendan Fletcher (The Killing Freddy vs. Jason...

It's time to do a little jig and celebrate the fact that the first official teaser one-sheet for Zach Lipovsky's 'Leprechaun: Origins' has been uncovered. Whether of not the franchise needs rebooting is a question that seems to have been answered positively by Lionsgate along with WWE Studios whom have teamed up to bring us this new look version which is said to be 'darker and a more traditional horror.' Warwick Davis ('Life's Too Short'), whom was fitted out in the fetching green attire for 6 of the previous installments, has been looked over this time around in favour of WWE's own Hornswoggle Dylan Postl. Brendan Fletcher, Teach Grant, Andrew Dunbar, Stephanie Bennett, Bruce Blain and Adam Boys also star. Check out the new poster below....

The first official poster from the WWE's Leprechaun: Origins, starring WWE Supertstar Dylan "Hornswoggle" Postl as the ever-so-evil title character, has arrived and it's gold-hording good! Check it out!

Leprechaun: Origins also stars Stephanie Bennett, Teach Grant (The Tall Man, Devour, Repeaters, “Cult”), Bruce Blain (“Supernatural”), Adam Boys, and Brendan Fletcher ("The Killing," Freddy vs. Jason, 13 Eerie).

The original Leprechaun, which featured comedic elements, followed an evil leprechaun searching for his pot of gold while avoiding four-leaf clovers. “The tone [of Origins] is going to be a little darker, a little more traditional horror than the Warwick Davis ones that people remember, trying to find a way to please fans of that genre; but at the same time this is really being played for scares,” said WWE president Michael Luisi in an earlier interview.

Producers are keeping details of Harris Wilkinson's script under wraps to keep the franchise's new direction a secret.

The very first look at Leprechaun Origins was released this weekend on St. Patricks Day. Leprechaun Origins serving as a reboot will be the 7th film in the Leprechaun series. Check out the very first look from the movie below. Lionsgate and WWE Studios will release Leprechaun Origins sometime in the summer of 2014. Leprechaun Origins stars WWE superstar Dylan Hornswoggle Stephanie Bennett Teach Grant (The Tall Man Devour Repeaters Cult) Bruce Blain (Supernatural) Adam Boys and Brendan Fletcher (The Killing Freddy vs. Jason 13 Eerie).