Films now going into production: Medium...

Films now going into production: Medium Rare (Limelight). Shooting in L.A. Burt Young, Lainie Kazan and Brad Dourif take an irreverent look at Hollywood’s seamier side. Young’s a schlock movie producer who triggers a series of bizarre events while trying to protect his wife’s cinematic reputation. Executive producer S. Djody. Producers Simon Fields and Reid Shane. Director/screenwriter Paul Madden. Also stars Al Ruscio, Brenda Bakke, Sy Richardson and Dr. Timothy Leary(!).

Stripped to Kill Part II (Concorde/New Horizons). Shooting in L.A. Though original star Kay Lenz isn’t here this time, thriller/horror monger Roger Corman exec produces this sequel, which follows a police sergeant who must find the serial killer who is making mincemeat out of strippers. Producer Andy Ruben. Director Katt Shea Ruben. Screenwriters A. Ruben and K.S. Ruben. Stars Maria Ford and Eb Lottimer.

Time Trackers (Concorde/New Horizons). Shooting in L.A. Ned Beatty and Wil Shriner star in this sci-fi action comedy about a young team back from the future in pursuit of an evil scientist hellbent on destruction. Executive producer Roger Corman. Director/screenwriter Howard R. Cohen. Also stars Kathleen Beller and Lee Bergere.