Welcome to Danielle Panabaker Source at D-Panabaker.Org, an unofficial fansite dedicated to the beautiful and talented young actress Danielle Panabaker. You may know her from projects such as Friday the 13th (2009), Mr. Brooks, Sky High, the short-lived TV drama "Shark" or even her upcoming projects: The Crazies & The Ward.
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The Crazies debuted in third place at $16.5 million!
No one will question Paramount Pictures’ decision to move Shutter Island out of last year’s crowded fall corridor into Spring 2010 after it racked up a number one slot for the second weekend in a row. For the Leonardo DiCaprio-Martin Scorsese pairing earned an estimated $22.2 million, out-grossing any new releases and putting its total box office at over $75 million. Of the new releases, Kevin Smith’s buddy comedy Cop Out, starring Bruce Willis and Tracy Morgan, was the highest grosser with a $18.5 million opener and a second-place spot in the rankings. Overture Films’ R-rated horror film The Crazies debuted at $16.5 million for third place.
Tops at the Box Office
Shutter Island
Cop Out
The Crazies
Avatar
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
So third place is not so bad, I would’ve expected more but actually $16.5 million is not bad considering the film’s budget, so let’s see how it moves next weekend!
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
First of all, I’m really sorry I haven’t been covering the whole craziness surrounding The Crazies premiere this week, it just happened to come along with a couple of very important events I needed to attend. But I’ve been trying to cover everything (better late than never!)
I’ve embedded three wonderful featurettes…
The first one coming form Apple.Com
The second one coming from BlockBuster UK
The third one is from the X Screening last wednesday
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
Danielle Panabaker attended the X Screening of “The Crazies,” presented by Overture Films on February 24, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. It was a crazy night as a special screening and post-screening party in Hollywood for The Crazies took place. Danielle kept it nice and simple yet completely beautiful! Danielle plays Becca Darling in the movie which is about the inhabitants of a small Iowa town suddenly plagued by insanity and then death after a mysterious toxin contaminates their water supply. Enjoy the pics!
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
Danielle Panabaker attended the premiere of “The Crazies,” her new horror film at the Vista Theatre on February 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. She also attended the after party! Danielle dolled up in a navy sequined dress, she looked absolutely gorgeous! Danielle plays Becca Darling in the movie which is about the inhabitants of a small Iowa town suddenly plagued by insanity and then death after a mysterious toxin contaminates their water supply. Enjoy the pics!
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
Bloody Disgusting sat down with director Breck Eisner, along with stars Timothy Olyphant, Radha Mitchell and Danielle Panabaker to chat about the remake of the classic George A. Romero thriller.
Co-star Danielle Panabaker, who plays Becca Darling in the film, went straight from battling Jason Voorhees to taking on the Trixie Virus in CRAZIES. But the young actress says she still doesn’t feel overloaded on the blood and guts. “Well, after THE CRAZIES I did [THE WARD] with John Carpenter, so I don’t think I’ve quite had my fill yet,” Panabaker laughs.
In the trailer for CRAZIES, it looks like Panabaker meets her end by being ripped out of the back of a car window in a car wash. “I can’t tell you that,” the actress says playfully. “You’re going to have to go see the movie.”
The car wash scene is one of THE CRAZIES’ biggest and most intense sequences, shot in multiple locations over three days. “That scene seemed to take forever to shoot,” says Panabaker. “It’s a combination of working in really wet circumstances, wet and cold and soapy and a lot of moving pieces, particularly being inside the car wash. We were shooting in an actual car wash so things break and you have to watch where you step and it’s slippery. It was quite an undertaking, but I think the ultimate result is it’s a really scary, terrifying scene.”
Panabaker adds that the car wash scene was far from the only intense moment she had on set. “The whole film is really filled with them. There’s a scene where my character’s strapped to a gurney and that was really difficult. You feel very vulnerable. You can’t go anywhere and everyone’s just moving around you. There’s a scene where our characters are hiding in a barn that was quite intense and frightening. There was plenty to go around.“
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
The Crazies opens in theaters this Friday, February 26! (US, UK and Canada. To check more release dates go here.) The Los Angeles premiere will be held at the Vista Theatre later tonight so be sure to come back for image and video coverage!
Yet another interview! PopStar spoke to Danielle Panabaker about The Crazies (opens this friday!) and Weakness:
How bloody and gory does it get? Does it earn its R?
Oh, yes, the movie definitely earns its R. I did a film about a year ago, the remake of Friday the 13th. That film had a lot of blood. It was really grotesque and it was almost back to those films from the ’70s and ’80s, the horror films with the low budgets that were just blood squirting everywhere. The Crazies doesn’t have that. It doesn’t have that campy, “Eww, blood everytwhere, that’s gross!” thing going, but it’s still terrifying. We definitely earn our R rating. I think it’s more about how scary these people are, the infected people, the Crazies. They’re terrifying, and what they do to people looks so real and authentic. Watching this movie is so difficult because, despite the fact that I’d read the script and was there when we made it, it’s so scary. There’s a scene in there where I really was concerned that Timothy might get hurt, because it’s grotesque and intense and scary. It’s pretty hardcore.
What was the toughest moment for you?
I have to say, being strapped to a table is a little claustrophobic. You can’t get up, and that’s scary. I was actually strapped in and I had to hope that if a fire alarm went off that somebody would remember that I was strapped down to this table. You’re going to ask why I’m strapped down, and it’s because the government has come into the town, the water has been tainted, people are turning into crazies, and they’re testing to see if Becca has become a crazy. So I have to be strapped down because you never know, for protection, more than anything.
One of your next films is called Weakness (2010). What’s that?
That was a really fun project for me. It was with a theater director out of New York named Michael Melamedoff. He wrote and directed it, and he’s such a wonderful individual. I had a great time working with him and really collaborating with him. It was on a much smaller scale than The Crazies. We made Weakness for very, very little money. It was more of a passion project and I was really excited to be working on it. I was in New York for a month in the summer, saw some shows. It was a great experience. I haven’t seen the finished cut yet, but I can’t wait to. I have a lot of faith in Michael as a director. That will probably be on the festival circuit when it’s done.
You’ve also wrapped another horror movie, The Ward, directed by John Carpenter. What can you say about your character?
She’s one of the patients at an institution, and the story is about six young women who are in this institution. She’s probably the most promiscuous of the women. She’s constantly flirting with the orderlies, and I think some of her deeper issues are seen through her acting out sexually.
This is one of my favorite interviews so far, read the whole thing here!
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
The Crazies opens in theaters this Friday, February 26! (US, UK and Canada. To check more release dates go here.)
Be sure to check our Upcoming Events section -> for important dates this week!
This Wednesday, February 24 (@7:30pm), Overture Films is having a very special screening of Breck Eisner’s The Crazies, which Bloody Disgusting has scored some passes to. Clear your schedule and find a friend, because we have 5 pairs of passes for a few lucky readers to win (we’ll choose fast so you’re not waiting all week). All you have to do is put CRAZIES in the subject line and then e-mail me the following information to submit@bloody-disgusting.com: Your name, your guests name, your e-mail address and phone number. Overture will be contacting winners with info on how to obtain tickets the day of event. You MUST be 18 or over.
Special Screening in Orlando, Florida (February 25):
Excited to check out Breck Eisner’s remake of the George A. Romero cult-classic, The Crazies? If you live in the Orlando area, B-D has got you covered! To win, all you have to do is show up at AMC Universal Cineplex 20 (6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819) on Thursday, February 25 at 6:30 PM. I will be standing out front with 70 passes (and a few posters, comics and bags), good for two people each, for a 8:00 PM screening that evening. The passes and swag will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.
More info about The Crazies and Danielle’s character, Becca Darling, can be found here.
The Crazies opens in theaters this Friday, February 26! (US, UK and Canada. To check more release dates go here.)
Be sure to check our Upcoming Events section -> for important dates this week!
IESB.Net talked to Danielle Panabaker about The Crazies and The Ward. Pretty much the same as the last two interviews, but there are a couple of nice extras:
IESB: What made you want to get involved with The Crazies?
Danielle: I became involved with the film because I read the script and really liked it and thought it was really scary. And then, I got the chance to meet Breck and I was really impressed with him. He had a really specific idea of what he wants and he was really able to communicate well with me. Fortunately, I got hired to do the project.
IESB: Does the action kick in right away?
Danielle: One of my favorite things about this film is how quickly it moves. From the minute you sit down and the film opens, you can tell something is not quite right. Everything seems like it should be perfect in this quaint, small town, and it’s just not. People are a little off. There’s a very wholesome baseball game going on, but you understand that things are not quite right in the small town of Ogden Marsh.
IESB: Does this film rely more on all-out gore or does it go for the scares?
Danielle: That’s a great question. This movie is really terrifying. I’ve been fortunate enough to be involved in other horror films that I think are certainly scary, but you know the scare is coming and you’re screaming at the characters in the film, “Don’t go there! Don’t do that!” The difference with The Crazies is that you don’t know what’s coming. That’s what makes it such a really enjoyable movie. You don’t know what’s around the corner and you don’t know who’s going to jump out and say, “Boo!”
IESB: Do you enjoy this type of physical work?
Danielle: I do actually enjoy the physical aspect of this kind of work. I think it’s really important for actors to remember to use their whole body. There’s a lot more that happens than just what’s going on in your face. I really enjoy it and I think it also contributes to my performance as an actor. The more I can get into it, the more believable it is.
IESB: When you work on something as intense as this is, do you like to keep things light between takes, or is it difficult for you to shake things off when you’re done?
Danielle: Between takes, I think it’s actually important to maintain the intensity and the integrity of the scene that you’re shooting. For me, it was helpful to stay in the moment and stay present in that, in order to give what was hopefully a very authentic performance. I think it’s better to stay in that head space while filming. During our off hours though, that certainly wasn’t the case. The thing about being in a very remote location is that the people you are working with, you’re working very intimately with, so it’s really fun because you make a lot of new friends.
IESB: You’ve been involved with the horror genre before, with Friday the 13th and Mr. Brooks. Is it something that you’re normally a fan of, or was it just these specific projects that were attractive to you?
Danielle: My parents were really conservative and didn’t let me watch R-rated movies growing up, and mostly not even PG-13, so I wasn’t actually really exposed to the genre until more recently. Particularly with the experience of working on Friday the 13th, I feel like I have such respect for these filmmakers and their ability to make a really good horror film. And, the reason I’ve done so many recently is because they are the kinds of films that people are going to see and that are getting financed. I really love working and I feel like I’ve been fortunate enough just to work, so working in these films has been great.
IESB: What can you say about The Ward and who you play in the film?
Danielle: It’s about six young women in an insane asylum. I play one of the women who is a bit more promiscuous and flirtatious. It’s certainly going to be scary, and it’s going to be really exciting to see what John does.
ShockYa spoke to Danielle Panabaker about three of her upcoming films: The Crazies (opening this friday!) The Ward and Renaissance Girl (sorta bad news for this one). Here’s what she had to say:
SY: You’ve got a thing for horror remakes don’t you?
[Laughs] Well, it’s been really great to be able to work and keep working. So, yeah, I guess I’m the horror remake girl right now.
SY: What scares you more, a slasher wielding a giant machete or an insanity-inducing virus?
I really loved working on Friday the 13th and it certainly has an ionic horror character, but to me, The Crazies is actually a lot scarier. It has more of a thriller aspect – I was sitting on the edge of my seat. I feel like with Friday the 13th you know Jason’s coming to get the stupid teenagers, but with this film you don’t know where the crazies are and who’s really crazy and how crazy they are. I think that this was actually scarier for me to experience because even having read the script, I knew exactly what was coming but it was still really scary.
SY: Can you tell me about your character?
My character Becca is a resident of the small town Ogden Marsh and she is still in high school, she has a high school boyfriend and as her after school job she works for Judy Dutton (Radha Mitchell) as her medical assistant and receptionist at her practice. So she is just a really good, wholesome, good-natured young woman.
SY: Were there any scenes that were particularly difficult to film?
There were a lot of scenes that were difficult to film. The scene where my character and Radha’s character are strapped into a gurney was really intense. It’s very difficult to be strapped to a gurney all day and a little claustrophobic and confining. The car wash scene was very difficult and collectively [it took] seven or eight days to film all of the different pieces of that and we were wet for a lot of it, we were shooting in really small confined spaces. We shot in an actual car wash so that was a really intense – you’re riding on the elements of an actual moving car wash: the soap, the water and then the crazies are attacking you from every angle and you really can’t see where they’re coming from.
SY: You’ve got The Ward coming up which sounds like a great film. Another horror movie?
It is, it is! It was actually a really great opportunity. I think one of the primary reasons I decided to do the film was to get the opportunity to work with John Carpenter who hasn’t made a film in probably about ten years, if not more! The man is not only an icon but such a gifted and talented filmmaker and I was so excited to get to work with him.
SY: Has filming wrapped?
Yes! We finished last September.
SY: Will we get to see a trailer soon?
I don’t know. Hopefully soon. I actually haven’t heard anything. I think John is probably finishing his cut right now and then from there hopefully there will be more movement. I think the movie will be great though.
SY: You’re going in the complete opposite direction with Renaissance Girl. Are you looking forward to doing a romantic comedy?
Yes! At this point in time I don’t know if the film is actually going to get made. I would love it if it could get made. The movie is so funny. I think it’s a really cool quirky script and yes, I would absolutely love the change of pace to do a romantic comedy.
SY: So what’s keeping it from getting made?
Money! I need lots of money!
SY: Oh, of course! Isn’t that always the case?
I think the film just needs to get financed.
SY: Do you know who’ll play the love interest?
I don’t. I don’t think anyone else has really been cast. I’ve been attached to that film for several years now and would really love to see it get made.
SY: Do you have a wish list?
No one really comes to mind. I think there would be a great opportunity for a young male lead. I think it’s a particularly difficult age range for men; it’s that cross from teenage into manhood. It would be a great opportunity to discover some really new exciting talent.
More info about The Crazies, The Ward & Renaissance Girl can be found here.
The Crazies opens in theaters this Friday, February 26! (US, UK and Canada. To check more release dates go here.)
Be sure to check our Upcoming Events section -> for important dates this week!
Medium: She Sees What Others Can't (TV)
Danielle Panabaker as Summer Lowry (Guest Lead) Episode: Psych (Season 6, Episode 13) Premiere Date: January 29, 2010 Network: CBS Information | Photos | Official Website | Videos
The Crazies: Fear Thy Neighbor
Danielle Panabaker as Becca Darling (Co-Lead) Release Date: February 26, 2010 (US) + Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Action, Drama, Thriller Directed by: Breck Eisner Status: Completed Information | Photos | Official | Twitter | Facebook | Videos
Weakness: A Film by Michael Melamedoff
Danielle Panabaker as Danielle (Female Lead) Release Date: TBA 2010 Genre: Drama, Comedy Directed by: Michael Melamedoff Status: Post-Production Information | Photos | Official Website | Videos
The Ward (John Carpenter's The Ward)
Danielle Panabaker as Sarah (Co-Lead) Release Date: September 24, 2010 (TBC) + Genre: Horror, Thriller Directed by: John Carpenter Status: Post-Production Information | Photos | Facebook | Official Website | Videos
Renaissance Girl: Who says life's not Faire?
Danielle Panabaker as Kimber (Lead) Release Date: November 13, 2010 (US) Genre: Comedy, Romance Directed by: David Jackson Willis Status: Pre-Production Information | Photos | Official Website | Videos
Feb.23.2010 | Pre-Oscar Suite of 100 Stars
Feb.23.2010 | The Crazies Los Angeles Premiere
Feb.24.2010 | The Crazies X Screening
Feb.26.2010 | The Crazies Opens in Theaters
Apr.06.2010 | Home of the Giants DVD Release
Sep.24.2010 | The Ward Opens in Theaters
Nov.13.2010 | Renaissance Girl Opens in Theaters
The Crazies: #6 at the Box Office The Crazies dropped out of the top five this...
