LAS VEGAS-BASED MOVIE ACTION! ACTION! TO PREMIERE AT STADIUM SWIM AT CIRCA RESORT & CASINO, APRIL 25
Event Celebrating Local Movie and Creative Team to be Presented by The Neon Museum’s Duck Duck Shed
Las Vegas-based movie Action! Action! will make its debut at Stadium Swim at Circa Resort & Casino on Friday, April 25. Presented by The Neon Museum‘s Duck Duck Shed citywide event series, the film is a testament to Las Vegas’ thriving film scene, featuring adventure, betrayal, loyalty and love. The movie boasts an entirely local cast and crew, while showing iconic Las Vegas landmarks such as Circa Resort & Casino, Plaza Hotel & Casino, The Neon Museum and The Mob Museum.
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At the Stadium Swim viewing party, guests will be able to sit pool side and while enjoying the film. General admission tickets for the premiere are $15 and doors to the event open at 7 p.m., with the movie scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Unlike most films that use Las Vegas as just a backdrop, Action! Action! is authentically Las Vegas-made, Las Vegas-cast and Las Vegas-produced. From top to bottom, the film was created by Las Vegas locals, with a production team made up of UNLV graduates, including Adam Kilbourn (Black Raven Films), Danny Shepherd, and Jeremy Le (Ismahawk).
The film follows a team of friends hired to steal Al Capone’s painting from The Mob Museum in Las Vegas. But when they’re double-crossed, the race is on to uncover the traitor before it’s too late. With heart-pounding stunts, jaw-dropping action sequences, comedic heart and an explosive finale, Action! Action! will deliver an edge-of-your-seat experience.
Action! Action! marks the final screen performance of the late Clarence Gilyard, the beloved actor known for Die Hard, Top Gun, Walker, Texas Ranger and Matlock. Gilyard, a former UNLV film professor, had long dreamed of creating a film with his students, making this project an incredibly special and meaningful tribute.
The cast also includes notable figures such as Mari Takahashi (“Survivor” and YouTube show Smosh); Shana Dahan (“Storage Wars” and YouTube show Thrifters Anonymous); David Barker (Lead Pyrotechnician for Marvel, Jerry Bruckheimer and Michael Bay); and Andrew Comrie-Picard (Stunt Coordinator – Atomic Blonde, Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw).
True to its roots, Action! Action! was filmed entirely in Las Vegas, featuring stunning locations that fans will recognize including Circa Resort & Casino, The Plaza Hotel & Casino, The Neon Museum, The Mob Museum, Fremont Street Experience, Main Street, Sanders Winery, Grape Expectations, The World Market Center, downtown Las Vegas, The STRAT and more.
Created by The Neon Museum, Duck Duck Shed is a citywide architecture, culture and design event taking place April 25-27 that offers a first-hand insight from the voices that built—and continue to build—the luxurious casinos, mega-resorts and productions that have earned it the name The Entertainment Capital of the World. Duck Duck Shed dives into a different side of Las Vegas, sharing multiple decades’ worth of the city’s storied architectural character through a multitude of individual events, including renowned lecturers, access to historic artifacts and one-of-a-kind experiences. For more information, click here.
For additional information, please visit www.actionactionmovie.com.
About Black Raven Films
Black Raven Films and Ismahawk, two powerhouse production companies founded by Las Vegas-based UNLV alumni, have joined forces to bring this electrifying vision to the screen. With an impressive lineup of Hollywood stunt coordinators, pyrotechnics experts, and local talent, “Action! Action!” cements itself as a landmark moment for filmmaking in Las Vegas.
About Circa Resort & Casino
Get ready for the time of your life at Circa Resort & Casino, an adults-only casino-resort concept in the heart of downtown Las Vegas. The AAA Four Diamond Circa pays homage to Vegas’ Golden Era through vintage design, old-school hospitality and nods to the city’s history while introducing high-tech advancements and innovative amenities. The resort features upscale rooms and suites; the world’s largest sportsbook; Stadium Swim, a year-round pool aqua theater; a two-story casino; Garage Mahal, a high-tech transportation hub; the luxe Legacy Club rooftop lounge; an expansive local art collection; 35,000 sq. ft of meetings and conventions space and more. Guests can indulge at original restaurant concepts including premium steaks and seafood at Barry’s Downtown Prime from Chef Barry S. Dakake and Make It Happen Hospitality; Pan-Asian fare at 8 East from Chef Dan Coughlin; deli classics at Saginaw’s Delicatessen from restaurateur Paul Saginaw; authentic Carolina barbecue at Project BBQ; and all-star menus at Victory Burger & Wings Co. from the founding family of American Coney Island. Visit circalasvegas.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @circalasvegas to stay up to date.
About The Neon Museum
The Neon Museum illuminates the cultural essence of Las Vegas by sharing iconic signage, diverse collections and stories that define its vibrant past, present and future. Its core values seek to create a sense of belonging for everyone; promote scholarship through its work and collaborations; offer fun engagement that reflects the spirit of Las Vegas; and demonstrate overall excellence.
Founded in 1996, The Neon Museum achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) in 2021, the highest national honor for museums in the United States. Situated on a 2.27-acre campus, the Museum features:
- The Neon Boneyard: An outdoor exhibition space displaying historic signs no longer in use.
- The North Gallery: Home to Brilliant! Jackpot, an immersive audiovisual experience that re-illuminates over 40 non-operational signs using advanced technology.
- The Boulevard Gallery: A transitional space showcasing collection pieces.
- The Visitors’ Center: Located in the iconic former La Concha Motel lobby designed by famed architect Paul Revere Williams.
- The Neon Boneyard Park: A green space where visitors can learn more of Las Vegas’ rich history.
The museum’s collection also includes 15 restored signs displayed as public art in downtown Las Vegas collectively known as The Las Vegas Boulevard Scenic Byway Project and additional pieces on loan to non-profits and government entities. Its ongoing initiatives encompass public education, outreach, research, and arts preservation.
Recently, The Neon Museum announced plans for a relocation and expansion to the Arts District in downtown Las Vegas. Updates will be shared soon.
For more information, including tour schedules and tickets, visit www.neonmuseum.org. Also follow @NeonMuseum on Facebook and @theneonmuseumlasvegas on Instagram.