AIN’T “It all good in da hood”
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AIN’T “It all good in da hood”
presents a BLOODWORKS/SNOOPADELIC film “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. For more information, please contact: Mark Mathias Sayre Xenon Pictures 1440 Ninth Street Santa Monica, CA 90401 P: 310-855-4432 E : [email protected] Marcella Cuonzo m a r c e l l a c. public relations, inc 646 S. Barrington Ave. Ste. 206 Brentwood, CA. 90049 P: 310-471-7626 E: [email protected] Arne Andersen Publicity & Promotion 11167 Charnock Road Los Angeles, CA. 90034 P : 805-452-1119 E : [email protected] “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 2 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 3 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 4 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 5 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 6 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 7 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 8 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 9 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 10 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, “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 11 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 12 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 13 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 14 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 15 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 16 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 17 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 18 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 19 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 20 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; “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 21 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 22 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 23 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. # # # “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 24 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. “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 25 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 “Snoop Dogg’s Hood of Horror” - Production Notes 26 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. www.snoopshoodofhorror.com Xenon Pictures Presents —Snoop Dogg’s Hood of HORROR— a BloodWorks/Snoopadelic film “It’s AIN’T all good in da hood”