Got my first full look at UNBROKEN, the movie I'm Executive Producing about Louis Zamperini, and it's incredibly exciting. His story is a remarkable one, and the book by Laura Hillenbrand (SEABISCUIT) is riveting. Angelina Jolie directed the film, from a script by the Coen Brothers, Richard LaGravenese, and William Nicholson. It comes out on Christmas Day. And, oh yeah, Louis, who passed away at 97 on July 2nd, was my father-in-law. Angelina Jolie and Louis Zamperini. Ang

I had a wonderful creative reunion in Vancouver with Mädchen Amick, who starred in SLEEPWALKERS for me back in 1992, when I directed an episode of her Lifetime series, WITCHES OF EAST END. It was a really great time, and the episode we did together will air on September 7th. For more information about the series and upcoming schedule, check out the official web site here. Doing time with fellow series directors Allan Arkush and Joe Dante.

My second full-length novel, SALOME, will be published later this year by Cemetery Dance. It's not a horror novel this time out, but rather a Hollywood desert noir murder mystery. Another novella, UGLY, will also be out before the end of the year. I think it's safe to use the word "horror" regarding this one.