HAYWIRE is now on demand.

MMA superstar Gina Carano Is Mallory Kane, a highly trained government operative who works in the dirtiest, most dangerous corners of the world. After successfully freeing a Chinese journalist who was being held hostage, she is double crossed and left for dead by someone close to her in her own agency. Instantly the target of skilled assassins who know her every move, Mallory must find the truth in order to stay alive. Using her black-ops military training, she devises an ingenious – and dangerous – trap. But when things go haywire, Mallory realizes she'll be killed in the blink of an eye unless she finds a way to turn the tables on her ruthless adversary.

Backed by an all-star cast of Golden Globe® nominees Ewan McGregor, Antonio Banderas, Bill Paxton and Michael Fassbender, Oscar® and Golden Globe® winner Michael Douglas and Channing Tatum.

Here are ODW's 5 Things You Should Know About HAYWIRE

1) Gina Carano began her career as an MMA fighter and was handpicked by director Steven Soderbergh to make this film after he saw one of her MMA fights on television.

2) Gina Carano trained for about two months prior to filming with Aaron Cohen, the film’s Special Ops Technical Advisor. Aaron is a counterterrorism consultant and former Israeli Special Forces operative.

3) Haywire’s fight choreographer J.J. Perry was also the fight choreographer on WARRIOR. Gina gave input and added in some of her MMA movies into the fight sequences.

4) The first fight that was shot for the film is the one between Gina Carano and Michael Fassbender. Michael was also Gina’s first on-screen kiss.

5) The film was shot on location in Dublin, Barcelona, and New Mexico.

Look for HAYWIRE on your cable provider's Movie On Demand section.

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HOTEL IMPOSSIBLE (VOD Hidden Gem)

By T. Tara Turk

While the Food Network Channel is gaining so much popularity that they need two channels (yes, THAT’S what the Cooking Channel is...Food Network Jr.), the world of renovation doesn’t seem to have the same clear path that food does. Normally you’d think a show about hotel business revamping would go maybe on HGTV but Hotel Impossible is held up at the Travel Channel which makes a little bit of sense if you connect the travel and leisure dots.

Much like "Restaurant Impossible" where British chef and TV host Robert Irvine goes to revamp failing restaurants or Gordon Ramsey for "Kitchen Nightmares," hospitality vet Anthony Melchiorri goes in search of failing hotels across the country and helps them revamp and renovate to at least passable standards. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb and say this show is the same exact show as Restaurant Impossible except for the business and Melchiorri is shorter and bald to Irvine’s taller and bald. And Melchiorri has no accent.

There’s nothing wrong with the sameness of the shows. In fact the Impossible brand seems to be in dire need when it comes to hospitality. A few of the hotels that Melchiorri visits are in such denial and disrepair that it’s surprising to see anybody staying in them. At worst case they look like the photos of pissed former guests on TripAdvisor.com - nasty tubs, fallling cielings, dirty rooms, hair in the beds...you know, common sense things.

Melchiorri has just as much outrage at these things as Irvine/Ramsey have when they see lazy cooks or poor sanitation in the kitchen. And, for some reason, he gets just as much sassy pushback from owners as Irvine and Ramsey do! What is wrong with people? Perhaps this pushback makes for better ratings and high payoff because Hotel Impossible ranks itself a solid show that could hold its own with "Restaurant Impossible" and "Kitchen Nightmares."

If it does well, perhaps it could spread to Airline Impossible or Rental Car Impossible. It’s quite possible they could make Impossible (see what I did there?) a viable franchise for the Travel Channel since they still are indebted to Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern putting them on the map.

- T. Tara Turk


T. Tara Turk is a novelist/playwright/screenwriter, living in LA with her boyfriend and dog - all three successful TV addicts. You can find her at www.ttaraturk.com or follow her on Twitter @ttaraturk.

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Demand Weekly provides new movie reviews of hot movies and shows on demand from the POV of watching from the comfort of your home. Today’s review: "VEEP" (HBO).

VEEP
A Woman for All Seasons

By Jean Tait

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is great. Just try to imagine “Seinfeld” without Elaine. “The New Adventures of Old Christine” would never have even gotten the greenlight without her involvement (I certainly hope!). I know I never would have watched it. As it was, JLD’s delightful presence was the only worthwhile part of “Christine.” Now, finally, a show that stars Louis-Dreyfus that lives up to her talent! Julia Louis-Dreyfus is Selina Meyer, Vice President of the United States, in “Veep.”

Surrounded by a staff that all seem to have an agenda of their own, Madame Vice President is multi-tasking her multi-tasks. Cooly efficient Sue (Sufe Bradshaw), laser-focused and ambitious Dan (Reid Scott), harried but keenly observant chief of staff Amy (Anna Chlumsky), and “looks like a police sketch of a rapist” White House liaison Johah (the creepily good Timothy C. Simons) all juggle their competing and complementing interests while stepping on and/or over each other to get to the top. In addition to trying to manage her staff, and her agenda, Selina has problems of her own with a neglected daughter who can’t seem to get her attention, except as an additional agenda item.

While this is not a laugh out loud sitcom, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is comic gold. She never goes for the obvious (this is NOT a Sarah Palin impersonation, nor a Nancy Pelosi, nor a Hillary Clinton). JLD is mesmerizing, especially when there is a chance that the President is seriously ill, and she has step into his shoes. The myriad of emotions that fly across her face as she tries to keep it straight on concerned is truly amazing.

The style of “Veep” isn’t quite faux-documentary, but the hand-held, low-budget video gives you that same fly-on-the-wall feeling, including the claustrophobia and frustration that comes with being too inside the Beltway. With only a half-hour per episode, the time flies by. I watched three episodes and felt like I had only watched one. And that’s commercial-free!

Executive Producer Frank Rich (who is also an Editor at Large for New York Magazine and a popular political columnist) has added a nice layer of authenticity while not sacrificing the comedy. There are no references to political party affiliation, and we are left to assume that both/all sides are equally manipulative. This has gotten some criticism, but frankly, I think it’s more fun without having to choose a side. Frankly, it’s a relief to watch something political without being emotionally invested with years of political baggage.

- Jean Tait

Jean Tait is a contributing writer to On Demand Weekly. Currently the Director of Programming for the Connecticut Film Festival, Jean has programmed for the Jacksonville Film Festival and Sundance Channel.
 

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Media savant T Tara Turk goes deep inside cable TV to reveal Video On Demand's Hidden Gems so even the busiest of our readers can get the most out of On Demand TV. Tell Tara what VOD shows you think deserves her attention.

THE PITCH (VOD Hidden Gem)

By T. Tara Turk

AMC TV should be stand for Advertising Made the Channel TV. Not only is their “Mad Men” a hit (full disclosure: I only have ever watched one episode even though I die for that time period, snappy language by Matt Weiner and the fashions. More than I love that stuff, I hate a bandwagon so I’ll catch up one of these days) but they are taking the theme of advertising to a whole new level by building it as a watchable brand.

“The Pitch” is AMC TV’s new reality show that takes a brand challenge and puts in between two advertising agencies who have to compete for the best campaign. Here’s why I would naturally shy away from this:

1) It sounds boring. Advertising people have a rep for being sale-sy and slightly socially awkward on TV. Why is that interesting to me?

2) It’s not new. Donald Trump has been doing this on “The Apprentice” for quite some time now. Granted, sometimes it’s done with yesteryear celebrities and people who you have to Google to remember why they are “famous” but still they compete all the time and, well, sometimes it’s only good when there’s a fight.

Here’s why I shouldn’t shy away from this at all:

1) It’s not boring AT ALL! The creative process varies between people and arts. This show has shown me how difficult collaboration is and how different companies use different tactics to come together to come up with something they actually believe in.

2) It’s literally the most genius campaign AMC TV could come up with. Not only do they introduce the behind the scenes of a brand (like Subway), but they have made the show its own campaign while those agencies create a campaign. A campaign within a campaign!

I’m a huge fan of reality television that teaches all something (and we all know I can stoop down and be shocked by a Real Housewife or Basketball Wife that’s not a Wife a time or two). In an age where professions are generally a mystery to most people, this reveals so much about branding in just 40 minutes. AND, if that’s not enough, you actually get to know and care or pick a side in that short amount of time.

But WAIT! There’s more! In an effort to reach out to their demographic (I learned that on the show - I’m a regular ad-ie) AMC TV made the first episode available, in full, on their website. In addition, their apps for iPhone and iPads offer extras like tweets (my favorite), interviews and behind the scenes. Downside though is that the app doesn’t seem to have full episodes or have video problems. No episodes? What the?

So you can’t really watch it on your mobile devices unless you go to the site to check out trailers and the first episode but TW On Demand and Direct TV On Demand have plenty of episodes to keep you riveted and ready to go buy whatever “The Pitch” is pitching.

- T. Tara Turk


T. Tara Turk is a novelist/playwright/screenwriter, living in LA with her boyfriend and dog - all three successful TV addicts. You can find her at www.ttaraturk.com or follow her on Twitter @ttaraturk.

AFTER DARK ACTION PREMIERES ON DEMAND FRIDAY, MAY, 11TH


After Dark Films’ new action film franchise which combines the talents of Joel Silver, Dark Castle Home Entertainment and Courtney Solomon’s After Dark Films for a series of high quality, high-octane action pictures. AFTER DARK ACTION will showcase five original films featuring international stars such as Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren, Peter Weller, Jim Caviezel, Cung Le and Christian Slater. The five films include:

TRANSIT – Starring Jim Caviezel, James Frain, Elizabeth Rohm, Harold Perrineau and Sterling Knight; directed by Antonio Negret and written by Michael Gilvary.

DRAGON EYES – Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Cung Le and Peter Weller; directed by John Hyams and written by Tim Tori.

THE PHILLY KID – Starring Wes Chatham, Neal McDonough and Devon Sawa; directed by Jason Connery and written by Adam Mervis.

STASH HOUSE -- Starring Dolph Lundgren, Sean Faris, Brianna Evigan and Jon Huertas; directed by Eduardo Rodriguez and written by Gary Spinelli.

EL GRINGO -- Starring Christian Slater, Scott Adkins and Yvette Yates; directed by Eduardo Rodriguez and written by Jonathon W. Stokes.

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1) This is Brooke Hogan’s first feature film.

2) Corin Nemec, who was nominated for a Primetime Emmy ("I Know My First Name Is Steven" - 1989), improvises the majority of his lines throughout the film.

3) Sand Sharks or Sand Tiger Sharks are real species who swim in shallow waters near shore.

4) Sand Sharks have never been depicted before on a feature film.

5) There was a time constraint of 5 days to shoot the footage on the beach. “One of the biggest challenges of shooting a movie like this has to do with our time schedule. We had about five days at the beach where we had to do a lot of intensive action scenes that’s when we had all of our extras” – Mark Atkins (Director)

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On Demand Weekly helps you browse through the New Movies On Demand (MOD) this month with our May preview!

The Movies On Demand MOD May preview has arrived. Highlights include several high profile films including HAYWIRE, THE VOW, THE GREY and more. Almost every major studio premiere on the schedule comes to cable the same day as its DVD release and many before Netflix and Redbox.

Enjoy On Demanding this month!



Major Studio Releases:

HAYWIRE – Premieres May 1
R, Action
Gina Carano, Michael Fassbender

Same day as DVD

JOYFUL NOISE – Premieres May 1
PG-13, Comedy
Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton

Same day as DVD, two months before Netflix

NEW YEAR’S EVE – Premieres May 1
PG-13, Comedy
Halle Berry, Jessica Biel

Same day as DVD, two months before Netflix

UNDERWORLD AWAKENING – Premieres May 8
R, Action
Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rhea

Same day as DVD

THE VOW – Premieres May 8
PG-13, Romance
Channing Tatum, Rachel McAdams

Same day as DVD

CHRONICLE – Premieres May 15
PG-13, Action
Dane DeHaan, Alex Russell

Same day as DVD, weeks before Netflix & Redbox

THE DEVIL INSIDE – Premieres May 15
R, Horror
Fernanda Andrade, Simon Quarterman

Same day as DVD

THE GREY – Premieres May 15
R, Action
Liam Neeson, Dermot Mulroney

Same day as DVD, weeks before Netflix & Redbox

ONE FOR THE MONEY – Premieres May 15
PG-13, Comedy
Katherine Heigl, Jason O'Mara

Same day as DVD

THIS MEANS WAR – Premieres May 22
PG-13, Comedy
Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy

Same day as DVD, weeks before Netflix & Redbox

RED TAILS – Premieres May 22
PG-13, Action
Nate Parker, David Oyelowo

Same day as DVD, weeks before Netflix & Redbox

THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY – Premieres May 22
G, Animated
Bridgit Mendler, Amy Poehler

Same day as DVD

THE WOMAN IN BLACK – Premieres May 22
PG-13, Horror
Daniel Radcliffe, Ciarán Hinds

Same day as DVD

GONE – Premieres May 29
PG-13, Thriller
Amanda Seyfried, Daniel Sunjata

Same day as DVD

MAN ON A LEDGE – Premieres May 29
PG-13, Thriller
Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks

Same day as DVD


*Title dates and availability may vary by system. HD not available in all systems.

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On Demand Weekly helps you browse through the New Movies On Demand (MOD) this month with our May preview!

The Movies On Demand MOD May Preview of The Indies has arrived. Indies premiering in May feature some notable performances, award nominees and winners and well-known actors in unique roles. For instance, cable viewers can find W.E., directed by Madonna, which won best original song at this year’s Golden Globes; #REGENERATION, the documentary following the Occupy Wall Street movement, narrated by Ryan Gosling, which premieres the same day as theaters; BEL AMI, featuring Robert Pattinson Twilight seducing Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, and Kristen Scott Thomas’ characters. Also notable is RAMPART, from the director of THE MESSENGER, featuring a dynamic performance from Woody Harrelson and strong supporting cast as well Ben Foster, Cynthia Nixon, Anne Heche, Steve Buscemi, Sigourney Weaver, Robin Wright, Ice Cube, Brie Larson, Ned Beatty; ALBERT NOBBS, with Oscar-nominated performances from Glenn Close and Janet McTeer as Irish women living and working as men in late 19th-century Ireland; WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN, featuring a powerhouse performance from TIlda Swinton; TAKE THIS WALTZ with Michelle Williams and Seth Rogen; and Coriolanus critic’s pick 95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes which is the directorial debut of Ralph Fiennes

Almost every indie new release listed comes to Movies On Demand either before or the same day as DVD.

Enjoy On Demanding this month!


Indie Titles:
ALL IN: THE POKER MOVIE – Premieres May 1
TV-14, Documentary

Same day as DVD


W.E. – Premieres May 1
R, Drama
Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy

Same day as DVD


#REGENERATION – Premieres May 3
TV-14, Documentary
Narration: Ryan Gosling

Same day as theatrical release


BEL AMI- Premieres May 4
R, Drama
Robert Pattinson, Uma Thurman

Before theatrical release


ALBERT NOBBS – Premieres May 15
R, Drama,
Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska

Same day as DVD


RAMPART – Premieres May 15
R, Drama
Woody Harrelson, Ben Foster

Same day as DVD

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN – Premieres May 15
R, Drama
Tilda Swinton, John C. Reilly

Before DVD, weeks before Netflix & Redbox


TAKE THIS WALTZ – Premieres May 25
R, Drama
Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen

Before theatrical release


CORIOLANUS – Premieres May 29
R, Drama
Gerard Butler, Ralph Fiennes

Same day as DVD


*Title dates and availability may vary by system. HD not available in all systems.