The “We Are All Warriors” contest, inspired by the film “Warrior” has concluded by awarding the grand prize to Matt Long, a celebrated NYC firefighter, 9/11 survivor, champion athlete, and author. The contest, sponsored by Lionsgate and AMC Theatres, allowed the winner to win a free hometown screening of “Warrior,” starring Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton. Long’s submission to the contest, which was randomly chosen from the others entered into the contest, can be read here. If you would like to read Long’s book, “The Long Run,” it has been published by Rodale is now in stores in paperback form. “We are thrilled and honored that Matt Long is the…

Title: Misery The Beginning…oops, I mean Homecoming. Scores: Technical: 80, Story: 50, Acting: 85, Overall: 65 When Mike (Matt Long) returns to his hometown with his new girlfriend Elizabeth (Jessica Stroup), they are welcomed with open arms from everyone, except for Shelby (Mischa Barton) who still thinks she’s Mike’s true love. When Shelby tries to make a move on Mike, and finds out he has another girlfriend – she snaps. Shelby hits Elizabeth with a car one night, and holds her hostage in her home while trying to work her way back into Mike’s life. Why do I call it Stephen King’s: Misery the Beginning? Sure, the movie has it’s…

Read our exclusive interview with director Morgan J. Freeman on his upcoming film “Homecoming” Starring Mischa Barton (“The OC”, CW’s “The Beautiful Life”), Jessica Stroup (CW’s “90210″) and Matt Long (ABC’s “The Deep End”) which opened on July 17 in New York, Los Angeles and Louisville. 1. Tell us about yourself, where are you from, and what is your background in directing? BORN AND RAISED IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA. PARTIED IN UC SANTA BARBARA THEN WENT TO SCHOOL IN NEW YORK. BREAKTHROUGH FILM JOB WAS 2ND AD ON WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE WHERE I MET BRENDAN SEXTON III AND SUBSEQUENTLY WROTE HURRICANE STREETS FOR HIM — THE REST WAS HISTORY….

Paper Street Films and Animus Films just sent us the first official movie poster from the upcoming film “Homecoming” by director Morgan J. Freeman (American Psycho II: All American Girl) and starring Mischa Barton (The O.C.), Jessica Stroup (90210, True Blood) and Matt Long (Ghost Rider). Synopsis: Mike (Matt Long) is a small-town star athlete who is the first in his family to attend college, receiving a football scholarship to prestigious Northwestern University. When he returns home over Christmas break to the people he left behind – his family and friends – they are all surprised to see him with a new girlfriend, Elizabeth (Jessica Stroup), a pretty rich girl…