{"id":81336,"date":"2025-10-23T16:59:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:59:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/?p=81336"},"modified":"2025-10-23T16:59:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:59:18","slug":"shoot-from-the-hip-rise-of-the-phantom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/2025\/10\/23\/shoot-from-the-hip-rise-of-the-phantom\/","title":{"rendered":"Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 id=\"mcetoc_1j89n46120\"><strong><span>World Premiere of &#8220;Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom&#8221; Set to Light Up Encino<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><span><a href=\"https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-233x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"256\" class=\"wp-image-81337  alignleft\" srcset=\"https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-233x300.jpg 233w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-795x1024.jpg 795w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-768x989.jpg 768w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-1193x1536.jpg 1193w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-320x412.jpg 320w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-480x618.jpg 480w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-800x1030.jpg 800w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip-600x773.jpg 600w, https:\/\/globalnetworks.tv\/hollywoodelites\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/10\/shoot-from-the-hip.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/a>ENCINO, CA \u2013<\/span><\/strong><span> The San Fernando Valley is about to get a major dose of cinematic glamour. On Thursday, October 2, 2025, the Laemmle Town Center 5 in Encino will host the star-studded world premiere of the highly anticipated action film, <\/span><strong><span>&#8220;Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom.&#8221;<\/span><\/strong><span> The event promises to be a vibrant gathering of Hollywood legends, cult film icons, and the filmmaking talent behind this new indie spectacle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>The evening will begin with a red carpet affair at 6:00 PM, offering press and fans a chance to see the cast and celebrity guests. The film will screen at 7:30 PM.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span>A Cast of Cult Classics and Rising Stars<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>The premiere will bring together an impressive ensemble from the film, including award-winning filmmaker and lead actor <\/span><strong><span>Jimmy Drain<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>Realm of Shadows<\/span><\/em><span>), Australian action legend <\/span><strong><span>Vernon Wells<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior<\/span><\/em><span>, <\/span><em><span>Commando<\/span><\/em><span>), and the formidable <\/span><strong><span>Dawna Lee Heising<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>The Job<\/span><\/em><span>). They will be joined by co-stars <\/span><strong><span>Bob Bagnall<\/span><\/strong><span>, <\/span><strong><span>Natasha Coppola-Shalom<\/span><\/strong><span>, and <\/span><strong><span>Eric Cartwright<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>The guest list reads like a who&#8217;s who of beloved genre cinema, ensuring a night filled with nostalgia and recognition. Expected to grace the red carpet are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span>Kathy Garver<\/span><\/strong><span>, famed for her role in <\/span><em><span>The Ten Commandments<\/span><\/em><span> and voice work in <\/span><em><span>One Hundred and One Dalmatians<\/span><\/em><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span>Hank Garrett<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>Three Days of the Condor<\/span><\/em><span>) and <\/span><strong><span>Susan Lanier<\/span><\/strong><span> (Wes Craven\u2019s <\/span><em><span>The Hills Have Eyes<\/span><\/em><span>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>Cult director and actor <\/span><strong><span>Dustin Ferguson<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>Spider Baby<\/span><\/em><span>) and former child star <\/span><strong><span>Mimi Gibson<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span>Yan Birch<\/span><\/strong><span> from Wes Craven\u2019s <\/span><em><span>The People Under the Stairs<\/span><\/em><span> and <\/span><strong><span>Suzanne Von Schaack<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>Tootsie<\/span><\/em><span>).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>Noted filmmakers like <\/span><strong><span>David Baughn<\/span><\/strong><span> and producers <\/span><strong><span>Julie Ann Ream<\/span><\/strong><span> and <\/span><strong><span>Joseph Williamson<\/span><\/strong><span> will also be in attendance, alongside a roster of talent from television and music, including <\/span><strong><span>Vida Ghaffari<\/span><\/strong><span> (<\/span><em><span>The Mindy Project<\/span><\/em><span>) and chart-topping artist <\/span><strong><span>James Darius<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span>Behind the Scenes of a Genre Gem<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>Produced by <\/span><strong><span>Joseph Williamson<\/span><\/strong><span> (known for his work on <\/span><em><span>House on Haunted Hill<\/span><\/em><span>), &#8220;Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom&#8221; is positioned as a love letter to action and indie filmmaking. The production boasts an experienced crew, including Emmy-nominated makeup artist <\/span><strong><span>Joycelyne Lew<\/span><\/strong><span> and noted artist <\/span><strong><span>Joanne Cervelli<\/span><\/strong><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>The gathering of such a diverse and respected group of artists highlights the collaborative spirit of the independent film community and signals that &#8220;Shoot from the Hip&#8221; is a project with significant buzz.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span>This premiere is more than just a screening; it&#8217;s a celebration of perseverance and passion for filmmaking. It\u2019s a night where the icons of cinema&#8217;s past meet the dynamic voices of its present, all united by the magic of a new story hitting the big screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">*<span>The World Premiere of &#8220;Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom&#8221; is on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Press check-in is at 5:30 PM, with the Red Carpet beginning at 6:00 PM at the Laemmle Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd, Encino, CA. Media inquiries should be directed to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailto:Joe.Williamson76@yahoo.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Joe.Williamson76@yahoo.com<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>World Premiere of &#8220;Shoot from the Hip: Rise of the Phantom&#8221; Set to Light Up Encino ENCINO, CA \u2013 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