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Dana Sparks & Brett Cullen at Hollywood Show

Vickie & Dan reunited after more than 25 years: Last October, Dana Sparks (52) and Brett Cullen (57) attended the Hollywood Show at the Westin LA Airport Hotel.

Dana Sparks works as a real estate agent and is rarely seen on TV these days while Cullen is still big in the business. He will be a recurring guest star on the 3rd season of ABC’s hit show “Revenge” with Emily VanCamp and Madeleine Stowe. His first episode will air on January 19.

Cullen also plays a major role on Lifetime’s “Devious Maids”, developed by Marc Cherry (Desperate Housewives).

Here are some photos from the Hollywood Show:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brett Cullen Radio Interview

On October 3, 2011 Brett Cullen was a guest on the Matthew Aaron Show. Brett was discussing his career, his role in the upcoming Batman flick The Dark Knight Rises & co-starring with Chris Evans in the film Puncture which is currently in Theaters in NY, LA and Houston.

Brett Cullen in "Puncture"

Brett Cullen's latest movie "Puncture" in which he has a major part as bad guy Nathaniel Price, comes to theaters on September 23 (see our news dated April 24, 2011).

Brett Cullen at 'Puncture' Premiere

Brett Cullen attended the premiere of his new movie 'Puncture' which was held at the Tribeca Film Festival on April 21, 2011 in New York City.

Brett Cullen in "Skateland"

Brett Cullen will star in the upcoming independent movie "Skateland", a drama set in the 80s.

Synopsis: Skateland explores

Brett Cullen in "Castle"

Brett Cullen (Dan Fixx, Falcon Crest's season 6) will be a guest star in the upcoming episode of "Castle" in which Susan Sullivan stars as Martha Rodgers.
Cullen will play the part of Christian Dahl.

Brett Cullen at Charity Golf Tournament

Stars gathered in Casa Dorada in Los Cabos, Mexico over the weekend for the 2010 Cabo Celebrity Golf Classic, which helped raise funds for the Casa Hogar Orphanage.

The golf invitational paired celebrity athletes, actors and artists with amateurs for two rounds of golf. One of the actors was Brett Cullen (53, Dan Fixx from Falcon Crest's Season 6&7).

In addition to the golf tournament, the long weekend included two nights of great live music by the Dina Preston Band and an "All Star" Legends Band. The tournament helped raise money for the 20 boys, ages 6-14 currently living at the Hogar Orphanage.

Check out interviews from "The Unit's" Dennis Haysbert, actress Lea Thompson and Brett Cullen, who all took part in this charitable endeavor.

Brett Cullen Interview from 2009

Here's an interview with Brett Cullen from last year. Brett discusses his mysterious role as Ben in the short film "Crooked Lane" (see our news dated 2009-07-12).

Brett Cullen in new TV Series

According to brettcullen.com, Brett Cullen started shooting a new TV series in Shreveport-Bossier City on March 29. “The Gates” is a one-hour drama set to air on ABC. The first 13 episodes will be shot at Stageworks in Shreveport and locations throughout the area. The show is about a big-city cop who becomes a police chief in a small suburban town, where there is more than meets the eye, the news release states. Shreveport-Bossier City’s look, film-friendliness and the availability of experienced film crews all played a part in Fox choosing the area for the show.

“We competed with several other cities and states to bring ‘The Gates’ to this area, and we are hopeful this is just the beginning of a long collaboration with the studio and network,” said Arlena Acree, Shreveport Director of Film, in a prepared statement. “‘The Gates’ will strengthen our local film industry and will continue to drive our crew and vendor base. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome ‘The Gates’ to Shreveport-Bossier.”

Brett Cullen in "The Runaways"

Brett Cullen's new movie "The Runaways" is just finished and will be shown on January 24 at the Sundance Film Festival.

The movie is about the life of Joan Jett and her band (see our news dated 2009-07-09) and stars Kristen Stewart ("Twilight"), Dakota Fanning ("Twilight 3") and Tatum O'Neal ("Paper Moon").

Here is the trailer:

Brett Cullen in "Crooked Lane"

Currently, Brett Cullen films the movie "Crooked Lane", a paranormal thriller set in New Hampshire and based on a true story passed down over two hundred years, generation to generation..
Joining Cullen is Ann Cusack ("Six Feet Under") as Ava.
The movie is scheduled for 2010.

Here are some pictures taken on the set while filming:


If you're interested in all details of the filming process, there's an official Movie Blog and a Facebook Group.

On July 11, seacostonline published an article about filming the movie in Portsmouth:

Thumbs up to the cast and crew making a movie this week in Portsmouth.

It was lights, camera, action at the entrance to Commercial Alley on Monday for "Crooked Lane," a movie being shot by Left Bank Films in Portsmouth and Barrington.

The movie was written and directed by Left Bank's Chase Bailey, a Portsmouth resident. He has worked with Johnny Depp and John Malkovich.

In addition to stars Ann Cusack and Brett Cullen, there were also 22 extras on hand, including Steve Scott of Portsmouth, who has no intention of pursuing acting.

"I've done this a couple of times," he said. "Why not? It's fun. It's fun to be a part of ...; to watch it. And when it's in your own back yard, you have to take advantage of it." Sounds just about right.

Brett Cullen in new movie

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Brett Cullen has signed for a role in "The Runaways," a movie about Joan Jett and her band.

Cullen will play the alcoholic father of Runaways member Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning). The role will draw from the story of Currie's father, whom she documented in her addiction memoir "Neon Angel."

Other stars in this movie are Tatum O'Neal and Kristen Stewart.

The film is announced to be released in 2010.

Brett Cullen in new TV Series

Brett Cullen's new TV series, "Make it or Break it," premieres today, June 22 on the ABC Family channel.

The show, set in the world of competitive gymnastics, follows a group of teen Olympic hopefuls as they prepare for their day in the spotlight. Peri Gilpin of Frasier stars as their coach. The cast also includes Chelsea Hobbs, Ayla Kell, Josie Loren and Candace Cameron Bure.

Brett plays the part of Mark Keeler.

Check out the 10min. Sneak Preview:

Brett Cullen in 2 new movies

Brett Cullen (Dan Fixx on FC's seasons 6 & 7) has just finished filming the movie 'The Burning Plain' which was shot in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Other stars in this movie are Kim Basinger and Charlize Theron.
The start date is set to be in 2009.

Synopsis: The past and the present have a curious way of effecting one another as five people are about to discover. Mariana is a young 16-year old girl living in a Mexican border town who is trying to put back together the shattered lives of her parents. She is connected to Sylvia, a woman living in Oregon who must undertake an emotional odyssey if she wants to redeem a sin from her past. Further into the past are Gina and Nick, two secretive lovers who must deal with their intense affair due to the fact that he is twenty years younger than she. They are connected to Maria, a little girl who must also help her parents find redemption, forgiveness, and love. The five will discover that their actions may mean the difference between life and death as well as their own journeys into seeking redemption...and whether or not they will ever find it.

Another movie that Brett will be working on in 2008: 'Sleeptalkers' is a thriller about four teenagers who discover that they can interact with one another in their dreams.
Brett will play the main character and work as a co-producer on this project. Shooting will take place in Halifay, Nova Scotia, Canada.