Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel
Laugh at zany superhero antics from Big City to Las Vegas, enjoy familiar celebrities, and learn how intolerance can make you evil! Surge, is back with over 50 stars! His nemesis, the Metal Master, is out of jail again trying to reconcile with his estranged parents (Exorcist’s Linda Blair and Buck Rogers’ Gil Gerard) and tempted to continue a life of crime by Augur (Doctor Who’s Eric Roberts), arch enemy of Omen, sage superhero from the first Surge of Power movie (played by Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols and Robert Picardo). Augur sends Metal Master to Las Vegas for mysterious crystals. In hot pursuit, Surge activates the artificial intelligence in his car, the Surgemobile (portrayed by comedian Bruce Vilanch and SuperFriends! Wonder Woman Shannon Farnon). Their hunt leads to Las Vegas headliner, Frank Marino, who sends Surge to battle Metal Master on Hoover Dam. Soon Augur emerges from the shadows back in Big City, causing Omen to step into the fray, which alerts The Council, a supervillain community (packed with stars who have played MARVEL superheroes). Find out what happens next with cinema's first out gay superhero, when an array of legendary heroes and villains clash in this light-hearted, all-ages, star-studded comedy!
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Antonio LexerotDirectorMidnyte, Teh Cap, Crash Pad, The Marriage Magician, Indoc, Razzleberry, Ghost Phone
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Vincent J. RothDirectorSurge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes, Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles
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Vincent J. RothWriterSurge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes, Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles
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Antonio LexerotWriterThe Marriage Magician, Crash Pad, Indoc, Razzleberry, Ghost Phone
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John T. VenturiniWriterSuccubus
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Vincent J. RothProducerSurge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes, Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles
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Antonio LexerotProducerThe Marriage Magician, Crash Pad, Indoc, Razzleberry, Ghost Phone
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Victor StoneProducerSuccubus, Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
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Eric RobertsKey CastThe Dark Knight, Doctor Who, The Expendables, The Cable Guy, Inherent Vice
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Nichelle NicholsKey CastStar Trek (the original series); Star Trek The Motion Picture; Star Trek II-VI, Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
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Linda BlairKey CastExorcist, Exorcist II, Hell Night, Ruckus, Repossessed
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Robert PicardoKey CastStar Trek: Voyager, China Beach, The Wonder Years, Star Trek: First Contact, Total Recall, Gremlins 2
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Gil GerardKey CastBuck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV show and movie), The Nice Guys, Sidekicks, E.A.R.T.H. Force, Nightingales
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Shannon FarnonKey CastSuper Friends, Rumor Has It, Against a Crooked Sky, Breathe, The Forbidden Dance
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Bruce VilanchKey CastHollywood Squares, Annual Academy Awards, Annual Tony Awards, Annual Emmy Awards, Annual American Comedy Awards, Get Bruce, Pride: The Gay & Lesbian Comedy Slam
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Reb BrownKey CastYor, Uncommon Valor, Space mutiny, Captain America TV Movie, Captain America II: Death Too Soon
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Michael GrayKey CastArcher, SHAZAM!, Bobby Jo and the Good Time Band, Out Time, The Brian Keith Show, The Flying Nun
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John NewtonKey CastAlive, The Christmas Card, Melrose Place, The Mentalist, Lies Between Friends, Models, Inc., The Untouchables, Superboy
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Rebecca StaabKey CastThe Guiding Light, The Young and the Restless, CSI, CSI:NY, Port Charles, The Irresistible Blueberry Farm, The Fantastic Four
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Frank MarinoKey CastLa Cage, Divas Las Vegas, Miss Congeniality 2, Celebrity Page, Home Strange Home, The Millionaire Matchmaker, Modify, The Casino
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Vincent J. RothKey CastSurge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes, SWAG, Whatever It Takes, Night Games
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John T. VenturiniKey CastSuccubus, Lauren's Journal, Indie Friendlie, Hinnon Valley, Surge of Power: The Stuff of Heroes
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Project Type:Feature
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Genres:Superhero, Sci-fi, comedy, action, romance
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Runtime:1 hour 29 minutes 36 seconds
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Completion Date:June 10, 2017
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Production Budget:200,000 USD
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Country of Origin:United States
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Country of Filming:United Kingdom, United States
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Language:English
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Shooting Format:High Definition Digital (1080p)
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Aspect Ratio:16:9
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Salt Lake Comic ConSalt Lake City
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September 2, 2016
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Burbank International Film FestivalBurbank
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September 8, 2016
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Space Coast Comic ConOrlando
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September 10, 2016
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San Diego Who ConSan Diego
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October 1, 2016
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New Jersey Comic ExpoEdison
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November 19, 2016
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The Great Philadelphia Comic ConPhiladelphia
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April 8, 2017
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WhedonConLos Angeles
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May 20, 2017
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Florida SuperconFort Lauderdale
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July 29, 2017 -
Action On Film FestivalLas Vegas
United States
August 20, 2017
Nevada Premiere
Best Special Effects; Best Villain
Apart from his penchant for the superhero genre, Vincent is a corporate attorney with a big creative side expressed in writing scripts, designing costumes, making props, acting, and managing all aspects of film production and distribution including working with SAG. Since 2004, he has applied his business acumen to the entertainment industry. Vincent managed 125 cast and crew, including 20 celebrities, to produce and distribute his first feature film, "Surge of Power: the Stuff of Heroes," which enjoyed a limited theatrical release, home video, DVD and streaming distribution. He ambitiously managed 271 cast and crew, including 50 stars, to bring the anticipated sequel to the big screen, "Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel!"
Vincent has a wide range of writing skills, sporting six degrees and three master certificates, which trained him well to put creative pen to paper, writing the scripts for both Surge of Power movies and the recently-launched third project, "Surge of Power: Big City Chronicles." For acting, he trained at the Weist-Barron School of Television and Commercials, and later studied under the well-regarded Los Angeles acting coach, Shari Shaw. Vincent has years of stage and dance performances before live audiences, has appeared in commercials, on TV, performed at trade shows, and has played the lead role in two feature films.
While big studios have yet to provide full representation, we have advanced the superhero genre with groundbreaking movies enjoyed by mainstream audiences of all ages. Our sequel has LGBT inclusion, an interracial couple, minorities in prominent roles, and women in power, with lots of celebrity cameos! Our sequel is a comedy that lightly touches on serious subjects with respect and dignity, allowing thoughtful reflection on human interaction. We are proud to present our superhero sequel, packed with adventure, fun, romance and lots of genre references and 'Easter Eggs' for comic and Sci-Fi fans.
It has been 10 years since the first Surge of Power movie was released, yet there still hasn’t been another openly gay superhero on the big screen (despite the recent "Power Rangers" movie, whose character is not out). As a filmmaker, I feel compelled to present our genuinely groundbreaking characters and the fun world we created to a mainstream audience again. I am delighted at how public audiences are receiving the sequel. Please see the link under "News & Reviews" for a short video of audience reactions.