Showdown in Secret City Premiere!

 Come See the Movie With the Cast and Crew!

July 25th 8:30PM EST

Historic Grove Theater- Oak Ridge, TN
$10 suggested donation at the door. If you don't have it, don't sweat it!!!

Many long-time Oak Ridge residents have fond memories of watching movies at the Historic Grove Theater.  While the movie screen in theater 3 still sees the occasional indie film or documentary, the Grove “theater” of today tends to be known for art genres other than cinema.  

But did you know—in 2025, the Historic Grove Theater was used by no less than four different crews for indie film productions!?!  That’s right!  Clearly, the indie film scene is alive and well in East Tennessee—and this July, Oak Ridge will get the opportunity to attend the premiere of one of those films in very place where (a few parts of it) all began! 

“Showdown in Secret City” is a 1 hour 35 minute film that is part of the Smoky Mountain Chronicles series—a collection of “seven Southern fables” produced by the East Tennessee film company, Big N Funky Productions.   Directed by Travis Graves, Vinnie Vineyard, and Luke Walker, the PG-13 movie blends comedy and horror to tell the story of four filmmakers forced to meet the absurd demands of a movie executive.  The clash between “artificial intelligence vs. low intelligence” emerges as the characters struggle to create the next blockbuster with the help of Oak Ridge’s AI supercomputer.  In the course of the film, eagle-eyed viewers may recognize footage shot at the National Laboratory, the Historic Grove Theater, and other locales around Oak Ridge.

While the film will be available for purchase and streaming on platforms like Plex starting June 30, 2026, a special premiere showing of “Showdown in Secret City” is scheduled at the Historic Grove Theater on Saturday, July 25th at 8:30pm (doors open at 8pm).   A $10 suggested donation is requested for the funding of a future movie.  

article by Alyssa at the Historic Grove Theater

 123 Randolph Road, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY RELEASE DAY!!!

Release Day!

Wow! It's release day for Showdown in Secret City and we are OVERWHELMED with great responses from the few that have seen it. A little bit of inside info: the movie has been picked up WAY early by an upstart streaming service called RELAY (or www.pickrelay.com). That service has placed our movie on the front page too. Funktastic! This is always an honor when a streamer has 20,000+ moives. 

We have been getting praise from friends, associates, fans and strangers alike. WE AREN'T USED TO THE LOVE!?!?! TOO MUCH! TOO SOON! Even movie reviewers are saying some nice friggin things: 

"Showdown in Secret City is a brilliant piece of comedy gold that is an absolute must-see. This exceptional independent film deserves a perfect rating of 10 out of 10."- Chad Andrew- Independent Horror Planetarium

"I highly recommend watching this fun and timely film... this wild ride is well worth it!" -Madam Cadaver's Horror Reviews

Showdown in Secret City addresses A.I. and wishes you a happy Orphan Day in the form of a film that could very well be This is Spinal Tap for the film industry... From the opening credits to the twist ending, viewers will be glued to the screen- Ryan Dailey- Horror Nation

I think it is safe to say that this is probably our best film, and we made a few that we are pretty proud of. So it's up to you! Will you support the human race? Do you reject AI and all of it's pomps? Watch the movie on RELAY, buy our DVD/ Blurays from the store/ come to our premiere in Oak Ridge on July 25th.  Do you believe in the Funk? Well, it's time to put your money where your fonk is. 

SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY AVAILABLE TO THE HUMAN MASSES

 Get SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY Today!

Its a copy of the award winning comedy horror movie, SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY, signed by your favorite cast member with a fancy freakin' pen with GOLD INK!

Available cast signatures: Travis Graves, Kandi Thompson, Vinnie Vineyard, Luke Walker, Brittany Brooks, Amber Schultz, Tommy Mack

Four filmmakers are forced to comply with a movie executive's demands to create a blockbuster with the help of artificial intelligence or else.

This DVD/ Bluray comes with the music video: Funkmaster V (and pals) "John Henry (Rats in the Cornfield)"

This is the fourth movie in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles.
A series based on the legends and lore of the Great Smoky Mountains

The movie runtime is an hour and 37 minutes.

Click Here to Order Today! (Allow 2 weeks for delivery)

El Gordo Gringo and Fritz the Lesser Action Figures Ready to Go!

Order you very own El Gordo Gringo and Fritz the Lesser from Big n Funky 4th installment into the Smoky Mountain Chronicles!! SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY!!

Each hand made/painted figurine set comes complete as shown with fact card and displayable box and are numbered on the bottom in the order created!

(One out of every 10 packs feature a special Fritz figure with post fight spray painted graffiti!) 

Order yours today and be sure to pick up SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY available on DVD/ BLURAY Now!!!

-All PhoenixComicsToys mini figurines are 1/72nd scale-

Click Here to Order Your Figures Today. Allow a Week for Delivery.

TWO FEATURE FILMS NEARING RELEASE

 SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY PREMIERE!

We are pleased as robot punch to announce that Showdown in Secret City has been completed for about three weeks as of today. The bad news is that is takes 6-12 weeks for movies like ours to be delivered to streaming services sometimes, so we will wait and see when the official streaming date hits. The good news is that DVD and Blu-Ray releases will be ready much sooner, and you can order autographed copies from this lovely website. 

But, if you really wanna see the film, which you should, because its great, we are having the world wide premiere July 25th at the Historic Grove Theater in Oak Ridge, TN. Doors will open at 8:00PM EST. and the event will start about 9PM. It is free to get in, but a $10 donation is asked for if you would like to contribute to the funding of the next film. For more information, please check out The Historic Grove Theater Website

WHAT: Showdown in Secret City Premiere 

WHEN: July 25th 2026 8:00PM EST

WHERE: The Historic Grove Theater 123 Randolph Rd, Oak Ridge Tn 37830

HOW MUCH: $10 Donation at the door.

Swipe Wrong Wrapped!

Over the last month, ASY TV and Big N Funky Productions have teamed up to film another full length feature film. This movie is loosely based in the Big N Funky universe, but is a completely separate film that is part comedy, part romcom, part fantasy, and part horror. The film centers around a lonely guy named Adam (Vinnie Vineyard), that finds a mysterious phone that's only function seems to be a dating app hellbent on making Adam's life a living hell. He may go on a date with a crazy chick from outer space, Medusa, a descendent from a famous witch from Salem Massachusetts or even stuck on a date on the Titanic. 

Brandon Bishop directed this film and by the way he tireless works on projects, it should be available for viewing on ASY TV within a few months. Streaming services and DVD releases to follow. 

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Catch Up on Swipe Wrong

MORE Weird Roads!

While Brandon and Vinnie were filming the movie Swipe Wrong, they took time out of their schedules to film 3 episodes of Weird Roads; Essex St in Salem, Mass... The Mysterious roads of Flatwoods West Virginia, and the Uncanny thoroughfares of Oak Ridge, TN. Check out this show! It's the 3rd highest on the network... so there's that. 

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Two Big N Funky Videos Drop this Week

 Showdown in Secret City Official Trailer

This Summer- A.I. MUST DIE. Watch the brand-new trailer for Big N Funky Productions; Showdown in Secret City, the 4th Chapter in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles. This full length sci-fi horror comedy releases worldwide June 30th 2026 "Four filmmakers are forced to comply with a movie executive's demands to create a blockbuster with the help of artificial intelligence or else." Stars: Travis Graves, Kandi Thompson, Big Luke Walker, Vinnie Vineyard, Tommy Mack, Brittany Brooks, Mattison Nicholson, Kirby Simon, Danny Whiston, Lance Adams, Kris Bell, Michael Keating, Calvin Smith

Funkmaster V- "John Henry (Rats in the Cornfield)" Single

Official Music Video from Showdown in Secret City This original track was created in conjunction with the sci-fi/horror/comedy "Showdown in Secret City". Written and produced by Vinnie Vineyard (Funkmaster V), the song features his performance on Tom Peterson’s signature Waterstone 12-string bass—alongside a powerhouse team of collaborators. 🎵 Song Credits Spaceman Jones – Lyrics / Vocals EMVN – Lyrics / Vocals J. Maximus – Lyrics / Vocals Funkmaster V (formerly of Flipside Runner) – Lyrics / 12-string bass Joshua Lee Jordan (formerly of Omega Rage) – Guitar / Arrangement / Drum Programming Lukas Patterson (formerly of Star City Meltdown) – Vocals / Mixing / Mastering / Production / Additional Drum Programming 🎬 Video Credits Vinnie Vineyard – Concept / Director / Editor Jeremy Valk – Director of Photography / Editing / CGI Lukas Patterson – Quality Assurance Courtney Cox – Gospel Singer Blending high-energy performance with cinematic footage from Showdown in Secret City, the video drops you deep inside a mysterious Oak Ridge laboratory—where art, technology, and chaos collide. Inspired by the legend of John Henry, this track explores the modern battle between man and machine—and asks a dangerous question: What happens when artificial intelligence takes over art? 🎥 Filmed in just 3 days across 7 states: Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and South Carolina To watch Showdown in Secret City or to keep up with Big N Funky Productions, go to their official site: www.BigNFunkyProductions.com ADD THE TRACK ON YOUR PLAYLISTS- Spotify, Amazon Music, iTunes and beyond! © 2026 Big N Funky Productions #hiphop #indiehorror #scifi #AI #JohnHenry #indiefilm #musicvideo #ShowdownInSecretCity #indierock

Showdown in Secret City is Almost Here!

Poster Reveal

You know the movie release is getting close when the poster is done. Thanks to WILL TROTTER! Big N Funky's next movie in the Smoky Mountain Chronicles pits four filmmakers against the A.I. inside the Oak Ridge Super Computer in a battle for the soul of art. Who will win? Watch the movie, stupid. Or even better, buy the DVD. 

Spanish Version of Showdown!
El Gordo Gringo vs. La Supercomputadora Malvada

Did I mention DVD? I did. But there is a surprise! In SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY, Travis Graves and Kandi Thompson are the two leads- and with Travis wrestling under the moniker El Gordo Gringo in real life, we felt like a release of "Showdown in Secret City" for Spanish speaking markets would be primo. Yes, I realize primo is an Italian word. Wait, it also means cousin in Spanish... I think. OK... we may need some help on this. But I assure you- it's coming! (Gross)

John Henry (Rats in the Cornfield)

I wrote and recorded a song for the first time in 21 years. You know what that means, right? Yes. I'm old. So old in fact I needed a lot of help. This song is the main track for the movie SHOWDOWN IN SECRET CITY, and my friends came a-runnin' when I told them the Funkmaster V needed some back up. This song is pretty badass, and here are the contributors to the track:

Funkmaster V: composition, 12-string bass, lyrics

Joshua Lee Jordan: guitar, mixing, arrangement, drum programming

Lukas Patterson: vocals, engineering, mastering, drum programming, additional programming

Spaceman Jones: lyrics, vocal performance

EMVN: lyrics, vocal performance

J. Maximus: lyrics, vocal performance

Courtney Cox: music video model

This song will drop May 9th on everything: itunes, Amazon Music, Apple Music, etc. Please listen and check out the video!

Wait...There's a video?

Dude- this song is friggin' great... but this music video is gonna blow yer brainz. It combines all of these aforementioned talented indie artists, John Henry lore, and clips from the movie. There may even secrets in the damn video about the film. WATCH CLOSELY. This video was shot over 3 days featuring 7 artists in 7 states. Needless to say, I am tired. Oh yeah, cinematographer Jeremy Valk went on the trip and kicked ass filming. He's tired too.

MEDIA BITZ

We are trying our damnedest to get people to watch this movie- and that means talking to news outlets, podcasts, radio shows, TV networks, etc. The following links are a few places Funkmaster V, Luke Walker, Travis Graves, and Kandi Thompson have popped up talking about the film. ENJOY!

WDBJ:
East Tennessee filmmakers complete AI-themed indie comedy ‘Showdown in Secret City’

Creative Evolution W/ Josie Tipton Episode 7: Big Luke Walker

Creative Evolution w/ Josie Tipton Episode 8: Vinnie "Funkmaster V"Vineyard

Tabor-Loris Tribune

Click the link here: Tabor Loris Tribune

We Made Some Badass Music Videos

Big N Funky Productions and Jeremy Valk have tag teamed up to make some funktastic country music videos for our pals Emisunshine and Fish Fisher/ Scott Southworth. Check them out below! Show them love!

Emisunshine- Miss This Town

Fish Fisher/ Scott Southworth- Book of Sin