'Lion' arrives to Budapest (Hungary)

Are you ready to use "Google Translate" again? Hahahaha. Today I'm happy to report that 'Lion' has arrived for the first time in Hungary! I invite you to read the article that has come out on the "Cinegore" magazine (click here). Many thanks!!!

A new interview in London (UK)!

"From Penny Dreadful to Lion: A Catch-up with Director Davide Melini".
Today I'm proud to invite you to read the new interview I made for the Nicoló Gallio English website, in which I related many curious anecdotes about 'Lion': from the idea to the screenplay to the making of the film. 'Penny Dreadful' and my other film 'Deep Shock' (announced for 2017) are also mentioned. Check it out here and enjoy it!

'Lion', one more time in Naples (Italy)

It's always an honor to return in the city that saw the birth of the great Totó, Massimo Troisi and Bud Spencer! This evening I'd like to invite you to read the new fantastic article about 'Lion', written by Ferdinando Carcavallo, that has come out on the "Kinemazone" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

Goodbye Bud Spencer (1929 - 2016)

'The call me Trinity' (1970), 'Trinity is still my name' (1971), 'All the way, boys' (1972), 'Watch out, we're mad' (1974), 'Two missionaries' (1975), 'Crime Buster' (1976), 'Odds and events' (1978), 'I'm for the hippopotamus' (1979), 'Who finds a friend finds a treasure' (1981), 'Go for it!' (1983), 'Double trouble' (1984), 'Miami supercops' (1985), 'Troublemakers' (1994)...
Your film accompanied my adolescence and after all the punches, it's time now to relax... The whole world is standing up to give you a deserved standing ovation, just as has happened in the "David di Donatello Award 2010".
Thanks, thanks and thanks for all the laughs you gave me!!!
R.I.P. Bud!!! You're the best!!!

'Lion' - Radio interview at 6:30 P.M.

Today we are on the radio! Pedro Sánchez, Tania Mercader (who play the roles of Leon and Amanda) and me will be the guests on "Estamos en las Nubes" a show conducted by David Fourier. 'Lion' is of course the main theme of the evening and many surprises will be revealed during the interview... The program will go on air on "Gestiona Radio Marbella" (frequency 92.2 FM) and also on its web page (click here) at 6:30 P.M. Don't miss it!!! Losing it would be a crime...

'Lion' in Middletown, New York (US)

Hi everyone! Today I want to invite you to read the thirty-second article about 'Lion', that has come out on the "Dream World" American website (click here). Thanks!!!

'Lion' returns in Naples (Italy)

'Lion' goes back to Naples in truly majestic way! "Davide Melini, the new young master of terror". It's this the incredible article, written by Giuseppe Borsella, that has come out on the popular "Cinema che Passione" website (click here to read it). Thank you very much!!!

'Lion', a new radio interview

From the television to the radio! If last monday we were guests on the "PTV Malaga" television, the next week we'll be on the radio show "Estamos en las Nubes", coducted by David Fournier. The program will go on air on "Gestiona Radio Marbella" (frequency 92.2 FM) and also on its website (click here). The names of the guests will be announced soon! We'd like to invite you to follow the event here.
'Lion' is always more close!!!

'Lion' returns to Malaga (Spain)

Despite being an English short film, 'Lion' has been filmed in Spain. And it's always nice to return to the city where the shooting took place: Malaga. Today I'd like to invite you to read the fantastic article that has come out on the "Malaga Film Office" website (click here). Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' in Dallas, Texas (US)

What do you think if we go back to US? Today I'd like to invite you to read the new article about 'Lion', written by Mark Harris, that has come out on the "Red Carpet Crash" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' in Glasgow (Scotland)

In these days we are going to travel to new country! And if yesterday we were for the first time in Poland, today we move to Scotland! You can read the new article about 'Lion', written by Thomas Simpson, that has come out on the "Moviescramble" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

'Deep Shock' arrives in Łódź (Poland)

Which is the best thing on internet? There is no doubt: "Google Translate" hahahaha. Why? Because today 'Lion' has arrived for the first time in Poland... And ho could we understand without its help? So, now, I can invite you to read the article, written by Michael Klimczak, that has come out on the "Dobry Horror" Facebook web page (click here). Thanks!!!

'Penny Dreadful' - Tonight the two final episodes

Please, sit down in front of your TV and enjoy the show: this evening the final two episodes of the third season of 'Penny Dreadful' will be broadcast!

This is a very famous horror TV series, in which I have had the opportunity to work on. I leave you a rare and unpublished photo, where I'm with a great actor... Do you recognize him? Hahahaha.
Don't miss the 'Penny Dreadful' epic final (9 pm American time)!!!

'Lion' in Leicester (UK)

As I promised yesterday, the names of the members of the cast and crew who will be guests on the TV program "De Cortos", realized by Diego Banderas, are announced today. With me, there will be actors Pedro Sánchez and Tania Mercader (who play the roles of Leon and Amanda) and also Pablo Lavado (Production Manager) and Daniel Salinas (Editor). In the program there will be the chance to see the promotional teaser, the official poster, unpublished lobby cards, to listen for the first time the main theme of the film and... a special interview to the Italian-American actor Michael Segal (who plays the character of Jeff). So, there is a rich and varied menu, where we could in depth about 'Lion'. The appointment is tomorrow at 11:30 in "PTV Málaga"... Don't miss it!
Apart from this news, tonight I'm very happy to show you the new amazing article about 'Lion', written by Marek Zacharkiw. You can read it on the "Cosí Perversa" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' arrives in Barcelona (Spain)

Let's go back to Spain for a double news! I'm happy to announce that monday, June 20th, part of the cast and crew of 'Lion' will be the guests in the TV program "De Cortos", realized by Diego Banderas ("PTV Málaga"). It will definitely be a good opportunity to talk and introduce my new film. The name of the guests will be announced tomorrow.
The second news is that after Madrid, Valencia and Cadiz, 'Lion' is also arrived in Barcelona! I'd like to invite you to read the new great article, written by Marcos Curto, that has come out on the "Blood Stab" website (click here). Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' in Brescia (Italy)

Hi folks! Today I'd like to invite you to read the new fantastic article about 'Lion', written by Davide Longoni, that has come out on "La Zona Morta" website (click here). Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' in Manasquan, New Jersey (US)

Once again, 'Lion' flies to US! This time I'm extremely proud to invite you to read the new good article, written by Michael DeFellipo, that has come out on the famous "Horror Society" website (click here).
"Roar! I can't wait to see if this is going to be a creature feature or if the animal is a metaphor for something darker!".
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' arrives in London (UK)

Buckingham Palace, Tower Bridge and the Big Ben... Yeah!!! Today 'Lion' is for the first time in London! I invite you to read the article, written by Payten Autumn, that has come out on the "Lestat Horror" website (click here). Thanks!!!

'Lion' still in Los Angeles (US)!

"When a group of talented artists get together and create something, you kno it will be special... Lion is coming soon and deserves your attention". Here's how the website "We Are Indie Horror" presents my film on its Facebook page (the post is dates June 7)! With these two sentences, I understand once more that I'm on the right way and that I must always aim for the maximun. International critics talk about 'Lion'... They are waiting for it... And I can't and I don't want to disappoint them! Check out here the fantastic article they wrote about my film. Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' is back to Los Angeles (US)

The lure of America is too strong... And for this reason 'Lion' flies back to Los Angeles! This evening, I'd like to invite you to read the new article, written by Brian Tull, that has come out on the "HorrorBuzz" website (clike here).
"Lion is looking to be both brutal and stylish".
Many thanks!!!

'Lion' arrives in Rome (Italy)

From the United States, 'Lion' moves directly to the "Eternal City" Rome! In the Italian capital, a new article written by Gilda Signoretti has come out. Check it out on the "InGenere Cinema" website (click here). Thanks!!!

'Lion' in Carbondale, Virginia (US)

The eighteenth article about 'Lion' is up! I want to invite you to read it on the "Horror World" website (click here). The article has been written by Jess Landry. Many thanks!!!

'Lion' in Greensboro, North Carolina (US)

"Davide Melini's style a visceral sense of carnage with an art house flair for an elegant presentation of the macabre". Just a few lines to describe exactly 'Lion'! Great words for an amazing article, written by Kevin Scott. I invite you to read it on the "Super Duper Shock Cinema" website (click here). Thank you very much!!!

'Lion' arrives in Los Angeles (US)

Flying from one coast of the United States to another! After two days in New York, 'Lion' arrives in the capital of film industry: Los Angeles!!! As we are in Hollywood now, why not visit Freddy Krueger's house? If I'm not wrong, it was in Springwood, Ohio... But this is a fictional town that is home to Freddy Krueger in the 'Nightmare on Elm Street' films... The real house they used for exterior shots is actually in L.A. (look here)! And do you also remember the name of the street? Can be 1428 Elm Street? Yeah!!! But this is more than just Freddy's address... it's home to all things horror! So, check out the new fantastic article about 'Lion', written by Karl Colchak, that has come out on the "1428 ELM" website (click here).
Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' stops in New York (US)

Yesterday 'Lion' arrived in New York... So why not take advantage to be another day in this beautiful city? Well, today I'd like to invite you to read the new great article, written by Noah Manginelli, that has come out on the famous "Horror Fuel" website (clik here).
The report says: "Frankly correct me if I'm wrong, Ive ever seen a horror film have a lion. I don't think it's ever been done before! I wonder how this short will turn out to be?!"
My answer: Who knows? I keep the secret...
Thank you very much!

'Lion' arrives to New York (US)

The editing of 'Lion' is almost done! Once the film is going to sound, color correctiot and visual effects, we will begin to work on the 'Deep Shock' promotional teaser. In the meantime, 'Lion' continues its trip aroune the world: as I promise yesterday, the film has also arrived for the first time to US! Check out the article, written by Tamika Jones, that has come out on the "Daily Dead" magazine (clik here). The article is a half page. Many thanks!!!

'Lion' in Pisa (Italy)

Today 'Lion' arrives in the city known worldwide for its tower... We are pleased to invite you to read the new gret article, written by Matteo Mancini, that has come out on the "Giurista81" website (click here). And don't forget to buckle up because tomorrow we will fly, for the first time, to US. Thanks a lot!!!

'Lion' in Bologna (Italy)

Hi everyone! This evening I'd like to show you the new article about 'Lion', written by Giulio De Gaetano, that has come out on the "Through the Black Hole" website (click here to read it). Many thanks!!!

'Lion' arrives to Manchester (UK)

'Lion' is a British film and it's always very good to be back in the mother country! Today we are pleasure to invite you to read Andy Deen's article, that has come out on the popular "UK Horror Scene" website (click here). Thanks a lot!

"DeTerror"'s ranking: 'Lion' is in the second place!

"DeTerror" Spanish website has compiled the ranking of the most read articles... I'm glad to announce that 'Lion' is in the second place, as well as being the only short film on the podium (read here the article). Critics are waiting for my film... And I don't let them down!!!

'Lion' in Cadiz (Spain)

The tenth article is up!!! This evening I'd like to invite you to check out the new article about 'Lion', written by Jesús Calderón, that has come out on "DeTerror" website (click here). Many thanks!!!

'Lion' - New great article in Turin (Italy)

"After 'The Puzzle', 'The sweet hand of the White Rose' and 'Deep Shock', Dario Argento's best student returns with a thrill story"... this is the title of the fantastic new article about 'Lion', written by Selene Virdó for the "Blasting News" website (click here to read it). Thank you very much!!!