The first two teaser posters for Danielle’s latest flick, ‘Piranha 3DD’, have finally hit the web! Bloody-Disgusting has confirmed that these are official international versions. Check them out by clicking on the preview image.

Having awoken from their spring break extravaganza at Lake Victoria, the swarm heads upstream where they look to make a meal out of Big Wet, a local water park where when it comes to fun, nobody does it wetter! Thought they came to get wet, get loaded and get some, the staff and patrons get more than they bargained for when they must face the fiercest, most bloodthirsty piranhas yet. Lead by the strong-willed, studious Maddy (Danielle Panabaker) and her friends, Barry (Matt Bush) and Kyle (Chris Zylka), the trio must dive in and take on these man-eating creatures using every ounce of their being…but can they be stopped?

‘Piranha 3DD’ stars Danielle Panabaker, Matt Bush, David Koechner, Chris Zylka and Katrina Bowden. A release date has not been announced yet.

‘Piranha 3DD’ director, John Gulager, talked to ShockTillYouDrop to further clarify that the film has now been completed and it will be coming to theaters in 3D this spring. Here’s what he shared:

I’m really glad that people are interested in the progress of Piranha 3DD.

I can tell you that at 6:30 pm on December 19th, my birthday, the sound mixing for Piranha 3DD was done and the film was finished.

The plan is to come to theaters this Spring in 3D(D)!

The original November release date was made before we started filming. As Melton says, “…the Thanksgiving release was always overly optimistic.” Ha, ha, that’s a good way of putting it! The main problem was this thing called Winter. There was no way we could ask anyone to strip down and jump into the water. Besides being inhumane and stupid, even with ‘movie magic’, it would be too dangerous. So we waited until it was warm enough to shoot but not so late that our main location became unavailable (open to the public) and started shooting in real 3D on April 25th, 2011.

We shoot the movie. Zany antics ensue. We edit over the summer. Work on visual FX, sound and music (songs). Get a couple days of pick-ups. Get a composer.

We released a short teaser trailer on the Spike Awards in October to give a taste of what’s in store but had to let go of the November theatrical date. The film just wasn’t totally finished. When that happened any planned releases around the world had to be scrapped and reset because Piranha 3DD must be released here, in the US, first. I think this is a Spring film anyways.

But…we did have a test screening in November and people liked it…a lot.

So remember, DOUBLE THE TERROR, DOUBLE THE D’S! See you on the front row! – John Gulager

Good news for UK fans! The representatives at Entertainment Film Distribution (the company in charge of the distribution of ‘Piranha 3DD’ in the UK) contacted HeyYouGuys to clarify that the film will indeed be getting a theatrical release. Here’s part of what they had to say:

We would like to assure everyone that Piranha 3DD will not be going straight to DVD in the U.K. as mistakenly reported.  We will be giving Piranha 3DD a full theatrical release and the film will not be released on DVD until the usual window post U.K. theatrical release.

It’s good to know all those rumors are finally being proven false.

Confirming what I updated yesterday, ‘Piranha 3DD’ co-writer Patrick Melton contacted Daily Dead to provide them with a status update, and assure that a US theatrical release is still planned. Here’s what he said:

To clarify, the Thanksgiving release was always overly optimistic. Marcus and I started writing the script around Thanksgiving a year prior. Making the film within that time period is plausible (we’ve done it on Saw, obviously), but it became clear very early on that our goals were not realistic because we needed sun, water slides, and bikini-clad coeds… three things not very prevalent in the United States during the months of January and February. We initially scouted Louisiana and realized that we wouldn’t be able to shoot until late March because of the cold weather. Now, with the additional FX worked needed to create/enhance the piranhas, the Thanksgiving release was out the window.

Nevertheless, we plowed on and finished shooting in late May. Over the summer, Gulager edited and picked up a few shots around Los Angeles. This is typical of every movie made. Scenes, jokes, and kills were simply enhanced to make the movie more of an event. About a month ago, it was tested and scored very well. So well the studio gave us more money to enhance the FX. Soon, it’ll be done and ready for a theatrical release. Because of the “Spring Break vibe” in the film, spring was the obvious time to open it. And because Dimension Films financed the movie and owns the movie, they call the shots on when it’s released worldwide.

So, that’s the long and short of it. All good. In theaters this spring. See you then.

We’ll keep you posted on the actual release date!

Happy New Year 2012! I would like to thank every single visitor for their continued support. Danielle Panabaker Source has been online for over 2 years now, and thanks to you it will keep growing!

2011 is over, but we have a wonderful new year just around the corner. Danielle has 4 projects awaiting a 2012 release so far, so check back for more because we will be covering those and hopefully many… many more!

Speaking of projects, remember that update about ‘Piranha 3DD’ going DTV in the UK? Well, it’s now pretty certain that won’t be the case in the US. The producers of the film talked to Bloody-Disgusting and ShockTillYouDrop, here’s what they had to say:

Having spoke with people involved with the film, Dimension U.S. fully owns Piranha 3DD and will be the first to release it (potentially spring 2012) worldwide. Other markets will follow.

Co-writer Patrick Melton tells us that test screenings for the film have been terrific and Dimension is look at a spring U.S. release for the film.

Some say March, some say April. What will it be? Hopefully a specific release date will be announced very soon!

Danielle Panabaker’s latest horror film, ‘Piranha 3DD’, seems to be struggling to find a release date. While no new date has been announced for its American release, the British Video Association now lists the film as being “pulled” from its theatrical release schedule and with a Blu-ray/DVD street date of March 19, 2012. Does this mean the film will get a straight-to-video release? We’ll keep you posted.

Blu-ray / Normal
Distributor name: EV
Availability: Retail / Rental
Release Date: 19/03/2012
Trade Catalogue Number: EBR 5191
Barcode: 5017239151910

Theatrical Release (3D)
Distributor name: Entertainment
Availability: Pulled From Schedule

Source: British Video Association

Here’s a quick update on Danielle Panabaker’s upcoming projects:

• Production has wrapped for the pilot of “Intercept”. Shooting took place between November 8 and November 23. Austin Butler and Nolan Gerard Funk star along Danielle Panabaker and (previously announced) Chloe Wang.
• According to producer Daniel Sollinger, picture editing has recently locked on ‘Girls Against Boys’.
• ‘Piranha 3DD’ is in sound editing stage. The following songs have been officially selected to be included in the film’s soundtrack:

“Chemical Kings” by The One & Only’s

“Got Me In A Trance” by Marcus Latief Scott

ShockTillYouDrop landed the official synopsis for Danielle’s latest flick, ‘Piranha 3DD’, during this year’s AFM (American Film Market):

Having awoken from their spring break extravaganza at Lake Victoria, the swarm heads upstream where they look to make a meal out of Big Wet, a local water park where when it comes to fun, nobody does it wetter! Thought they came to get wet, get loaded and get some, the staff and patrons get more than they bargained for when they must face the fiercest, most bloodthirsty piranhas yet. Lead by the strong-willed, studious Maddy (Danielle Panabaker) and her friends, Barry (Matt Bush) and Kyle (Chris Zylka), the trio must dive in and take on these man-eating creatures using every ounce of their being…but can they be stopped?

Danielle Panabaker recenlty talked to Complex Magazine, here’s what she had to say about the film and her life:

Piranha 3D featured an epic underwater balley sequence with two busty chicks in the buff. Please tell us you’ve somehow topped that.

[Laughs] Unfortunately, there’s no naked underwater ballet, but there are plenty of women running around scantily clad, and, yes, even naked.

Did you have as much fun on set full of nude hotties as, say, we would?

It was definitely bizarre, but the women were professionales. They knew what they were doing. Nudity is nothing to them. [Laughs.]

It’s something for us! Fun fact: You graduated high school as valedictorian at age 14. Intelligence is sexy; feeling like a dumbass alongside a girl, however, not so much.

It’s funny, that’s one of the reasons I never wear my glasses anymore. When I was younger, a guy said he liked me until he found out that I wore glasses. I was traumatized for a long time. [Laughs.]

Do you ever think about that guy and wish you could smack him with one of your movie posters?

[Laughs.] Not as violently as that, but absolutely! I hope he reads this article.

Plenty of guys will beg to differ with that clown after seeing this photo shoot. Are you looking to date?

I made a commitment to myself earlier this year that, for once in my life, I’m going to have fun as a single girl. I’ve always been a serial monogamist. It’s great to finally figure out what my likes and dislikes are and, when it comes to guys, what I do and don’t want.

It sounds like you want some guys to step up to the plate, and that’s a great start.

I’m definitely in a period of my life where I just want to have fun. I’m ready to get dressed up, go out with my girlfriends, and flirt a bit.

Just make sure to wear your glasses.

[Laughs.] I don’t know. I think I’m a long ways away from doing that.

ShockTillYouDrop had the chance to chat with Mark Canton, producer of Danielle’s latest flick: ‘Pirnaha 3DD’:

The John Gulager-directed sequel was due to hit theaters in late November but was recently pushed to an undetermined date in 2012.

“It’s definitely coming out in January. That’s what I hear from the Weinsteins,” Canton told us, laughing, “Which probably means March.”

Let’s hope this is true! Danielle Panabaker recently did some ADR for the film.

The current issue (October/November) of Complex Magazine features a spread on Danielle Panabaker. The gallery has been updated with three pics from that particular shoot, thanks so much to @DanielleP_Fan for the heads up. This is definitely one of Danielle’s hottest photoshoots to date (Along with 2009′s GQ). Check it out by clicking on the thumbnails below!

We’re doing our best to bring you high quality scans of the magazine, but if you happen to have a copy and would like to make a donation, please feel free to do so. We’ll give you full credit!