Martinsville Horrorfest To Be Dedicated To Late Star Robert Z'Dar

Screening & tribute at Martinsville Horrorfest in Collinsville, VA on 10/23

Anticipated indie horror film Easter Sunday will have its world premiere at Martinsville Horrorfest in Collinsville, Virginia on Friday, October 23.

The announcement is bittersweet, as it comes on the heels of the death of the film's star, cult actor Robert Z'Dar (Manaic Cop), who passed away on Monday night. A tribute to Z'Dar will be held at the event in conjunction with the screening. The film will also be dedicated in his memory.

"It is with an incredibly saddened heart that I learned of the passing of my friend, Robert Z'Dar," states writer-director-actor Jeremy Todd Morehead. "Robert and I became friends in 2012. We remained in contact ever since. He called me on my wedding day to congratulate me. Robert always told his friends 'I love ya, buddy.' before hanging up the phone. Love ya too, man. Rest in peace."

To celebrate his friend's life, Morehead has released new images of Z'Dar from Easter Sunday, in the form of both official stills and candid, behind-the-scenes photos.

"We had been planning on announcing the premiere this week for Easter," explains executive producer Alex DiVincenzo. "But we never expected to have to make it like this. Z'Dar's death is a huge loss for the horror community, but he'll live on forever through his extensive film work."

In addition to the Easter Sunday premiere, Martinsville Horrorfest will feature celebrity guests, a film festival, live entertainment and much more. Tickets are currently on sale here, and attendees can save $10 by entering the code EasterSunday at checking now through Sunday.

Easter Sunday is an throwback to the gory slasher films of the '80s. The late Z'Dar stars alongside Morehead, Edward X. Young, Jason Delgado, Paige Taylor, Christine Galbraith, William Bozarth, Jon McKoy, Travis Marion, Shawn C. Phillips and Ari Lehamn (Friday the 13th).

For more information, visit Easter Sunday on Facebook at Facebook.com/EasterSundayOfficialMovie

D-Day Of The B-Movies 6 - First Look, From Full Moon And Delirium Magazine!

Burbank horror hotspot Dark Delicacies hosts a cavalcade of the coolest cult film figures alive to sign their autograph and celebrate the release of the DELIRIUM Magazine #6! On Sunday March 8th, from2pm to 4pm, Full Moon Features founder and DELIRIUM Magazine publisher Charles Band brings a wild roundup of fabulous freaks, filmmakers and horror icons together to meet the fans and toast the release of the latest issue of DELIRIUM. Following on the unprecedented success of their previous "D-DAY OF THE B-MOVIES" parties celebrating the launch of the first 6 issues of DELIRIUM, the Full Moon gang will once more convene at the legendary Dark Delicacies (located at 3512 W. Magnolia Blvd in Burbank, California) for a crazy afternoon of star-studded fun. DELIRIUM #6 features ALL of this marvelous madness, jammed into TWO eyeball-spinning hours! Here's a look at the complete "D-DAY OF THE B-MOVIES" list of special guests, who will be available to sign your copy of the new issue

Maria Olsen
Trophy Heads (2014), Paranormal Activity 3 (2011), African Gothic (2014)

Eric Weston
Evilspeak (1981, Producer), Hyenas (2011, Director), Hitters (2002, Director)

Mick Garris
HOCUS POCUS (Writer), MASTERS OF HORROR (Writer/ Creator), STEPHEN KING'S SLEEPWALKERS (Director)David DeCoteau
Creepozoids (1987), Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1991), The Brotherhood (2001)

David Del Valle
It Conquered Hollywood! (2001), Sinister Image, Vincent Price (1988), (Writer, DELIRIUM columnist)

Janice Griffith XXX
Evil Bong 420 (2015), Kink University, James Deen's Seven Sins: Wrath

Shane Bitterling
Puppet Master: Axis Rising, Reel Evil, Beneath Loch NessChris Alexander
Editor-in-Cheif of FANGORIA, GOREZONE, and of course DELIRIUM MAGAZINEJason Bene
Writer at FANGORIA, GOREZONE, DELIRIUM MAGAZINE

Charles Band
Founder of Full Moon, Delirium, Puppetmaster (1989)
All of this marvelous madness, jammed into TWO eyeball-spinning hours! Here's a look at the complete "D-DAY OF THE B-MOVIES"

The Full Moon and Empire universe, and the storied alumni that reside within, is so dense with history, you could make a magazine and never run out of material. So... that's exactly what we did!

DELIRIUM magazine - a bi-monthly, full color, pulp-fiction-salute print periodical dedicated to exploring and celebrating the joy of making movies. For over four delirious decades, filmmaker Charles Band has created some of cinema's weirdest and wildest horror, fantasy and exploitation genre movies. This is a bloody, bold, and beautiful magazine published by Band, produced by the Full Moon Features team and edited by filmmaker, film journalist and FANGORIA Magazine editor-in-chief Chris Alexander. DELIRIUM features exclusive interviews, bizarre stories, garish photos from Band's expansive and foreboding vaults (many of which have never been seen before), posters, retrospectives, special FX make-up secrets, laughs, shocks, thrills and chills. Delirium will be published 6 times a year and available at Dark Delicacies and via DeliriumMagazine.com

ATTENTION all horror websites, podcasts and blogs: The FIRST 6 issues of DELIRIUM - our new magazine in which the many stories surrounding Charles Band's legendary Empire Pictures and Full Moon Features factories are riffed on in exciting, inventive ways - are hot off the press and we'd love to send you a copy - only 3K printed - to peruse and hopefully review. Drop a request to info@DeliriumMagazine.com and state your name, outlet and mailing address and we'll make sure you get yours!

Delirium is published 6 times a year and available at 

Event address: Dark Delicacies

3512 W Magnolia Blvd,

Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 556-6660

DarkDel.com

Shriekfest 2014 Lineup Announced - 42 Films In 4 Nights

(Los Angeles, CA) SHRIEKFEST INTERNATIONAL HORROR/SCI FI FILM FESTIVAL is thrilled to announce the full, expanded schedule for the FOURTEENTH annual horror film festival, returning to Raleigh Studios Chaplin theatres, October 2-5th, 2014.  Festival Director Denise Gossett says  "We are so honored to once again be at the same location we've been at for all 14 years!  That says a lot about a location's quality and a festival's continuity, filmmakers walk out of their screening saying their film has never looked so good"!

Festival goers will once again enjoy the finest in independent cinema from around the globe, selected from submissions that came in everywhere from the United Kingdom to New York; from Texas to Portugal. From our opening night screening of ALICE D, starring Kane Hodder, to the shorts from Australia, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, and finally to the WORLD PREMIERE of  HOUSE OF PURGATORY  featuring  Brian Krause!  The 14th Annual Shriekfest Horror/SciFi Film Festival has worked hard to present a festival as diverse as the fans of the Los Angeles city itself.

American independent films are also well represented this year, on Friday, October 3rd – NIGHTMARE CODE, as well as KILL GAME, which is screening on Saturday, October 4th. We can't leave out ZUGZWANG starring Joanna Cassidy, BERKSHIRE COUNTY, TIME LAPSE, and CHRYSALIS.
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Not to mention our fabulous selection of short films. Movies like SOBREVIVO, ONE PLEASE starring Michael Berryman, CANNIBALS AND CARPET FITTERS, HONEY starring Ed Gale, TICE, EDWARD THE DAMNED,  and the clever EAT THE CAT challenge the viewers with provocative, well crafted original stories.

Once again SHRIEKFEST Film Festival exceeds at challenging the idea of what a horror film festival should screen, with eclectic selections (MACK BLASTER), to science fiction (THE DEVELOPER), comedy (SWALLOW), and even the disturbing (DRUDGE).

Entrance to SHRIEKFEST Film Festival 2014 is $10.00 per block, an All-Fest Pass, good for all four days of the festival, is now available on our website, for just $140.00, this pass includes the opening night party and guaranteed entrance to all films/Q&A's.

All films are un-rated, and unless specifically noted no one under 17 will be admitted without a parent or guardian's accompaniment or permission. For more information on THE 2014 SHRIEKFEST FILM FESTIVAL, as well as news about other related events, including the Opening Night Party and the networking events, please visit our website:www.shriekfest.com

San Diego Comic-Con May No Longer Be In San Diego

The Hollywood Reporter brings us the following:

The future of San Diego Comic-Con is slightly more uncertain following the San Diego City Council’s decision Tuesday not to appeal a court ruling that would end plans to expand the city’s convention center — plans that were a primary motivator in Comic-Con organizers extending their previous agreement with the city.

The ruling, passed down from the Fourth District Court of Appeal earlier this month, struck down a proposed levy on hotels in the area around the San Diego Convention Center — a levy which was relied upon to foot much of the projected $520 million cost of the planned expansion for the Convention Center. On Tuesday, the San Diego City Council decided not to appeal the ruling, leaving the future of the expansion project in doubt.

“We're going to have to spend some time figuring out a way to pay for this project or find a new one,” council president Todd Gloria told local news station CBS 8. Construction on the expansion was originally scheduled to begin in "late 2014," according to authorities.

The expansion of the convention center space was seen by many to be a factor in Comic-Con International extending its agreement with the city through 2016, despite competition from both Los Angeles and Anaheim. But in a statement to THR, Comic-Con International's David Glanzer explained that "any decision to remain in San Diego has always been based on a variety of issues, including hotel room rates, available meeting space and other concerns, none of which necessarily override the other."

Blood & Babes Comic Con - 12-14 September

BLOOD & BABES COMIC CON... "The Ultimate Horror Convention Experience" Coming September 12-14, 2014. New York is about to experience an event that will leave everybody begging for more. Over 70 Horror Scream Queens, Playboy Playmates, Glamour Models appearing over the course of three days. Silent auction to raise money to the Jack Kirby Research Museum. Over 8 screenings of popular horror movies from acclaimed indie filmmakers, including Mass Grave Pictures, Church Hill Productions, Bradco Productions, Over 35,000 sq feet! Location is what use to be Off 5th Saks at The Source Mall above Dave and Busters.

The sensational After Party will take place Saturday Night at Dave & Busters in the same building which includes a sumptuous Buffet, Open Bar, Unlimited Video Games, Bowling, Billiards. You will have the opportunity to meet the girls and take photos with them. If that's not enough, a concert featuring top horror rock band Demon Boy and 3 other bands including a swimwear fashion show consisting of at least 10 models!

On site bands playing and promoting their music and selling merchandise - Apparition NYC, Midnight Mob, and Mother.

Come take pictures with legendary iconic cars KITT from Knight Rider and Bumblebee from Transformers.

Ice T, Coco, Krista Allen, Courtney Henggeler, Holli Pockets, Sybil Danning, Cynthia Gibb, Nia Peeples are among a few of theguests scheduled to appear. For complete list www.longislandcollectorsexpo.com/guests.html

Queen Divatox - Hilary Shepard is also making a special appearance.

There will also be numerous vendors including DIABLIQUE "The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine" selling all sorts of merchandise, tattoo artists, posters, toys, magazines, autographs, t shirts, jewelry, trading cards (sport and non-sport). On site Mexican food provided by Cozymels. BLOOD & BABES COMIC CON will take place in The SOURCE, 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590.

Vendors include Sketch / Comic Artists - Rusty Gilligan, Jim Taylor, Todd Mathy, Kelly Gordon, and Jen Scrimenti RFandom Clothing Scare Tactix Graphix Magazine Shop Online Jewelry Junkie Generations Beyond Comic Expouse Tales of the Tatt Tattoos by Wade Puppet Terrors Amalthea's Attic Wrestling Ink Everything Collectible Chimera Publishing Porn The Game Dave's Toys and Cards Wow! John Johnson A&S Sports Cards Knucklehead Promotions

More vendors signing up and space still available!

www.longislandcollectorsexpo.com

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Blood & Babes Comic Con 2014

NEWS UPDATE! BLOOD & BABES COMIC CON... "The Ultimate Horror Convention Experience" Coming September 12-14, 2014. New York is about to experience an event that will leave everybody begging for more. Over 70 Horror Scream Queens, Playboy Playmates, Glamour Models appearing over the course of three days. Silent auction to raise money to the Jack Kirby Research Museum . Over 8 screenings of popular horror movies from acclaimed indie filmmakers!

The sensational After Party will take place Saturday Night at Dave & Busters in the same building which includes a sumptuous Buffet, Open Bar, Unlimited Video Games, Bowling, Billiards. You will have the opportunity to meet the girls and take photos with them. If that's not enough, a concert featuring top horror rock band Demon Boy and 3 other bands including a swimwear fashion show consisting of at least 10 models!

There will also be numerous vendors including DIABLIQUE "The Premiere Horror Genre Magazine" selling all sorts of merchandise, tattoo artists, posters, toys, magazines, autographs, t shirts, jewelry, trading cards (sport and non-sport). On site Mexican food provided by Cozymels. BLOOD & BABES COMIC CON will take place in The SOURCE, 1504 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590

For more information please visit the following links:
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You're Screwing Up Hundreds Of Years Of Continuity!

Origins of Beta Ray Bill explained by Walt Simonson at his panel at Fan Expo 2013

Heroes Con 2013 Cosplay

Distractotron's coverage of Heroes Con 2013 in Charlotte, NC. 

Wil Wheaton On Why It's Awesome To Be A Nerd

Calgary Comic Expo, April 27th 2013, Wil Wheaton gives a message to my daughter on why it is awesome to be a nerd.

The Wolverine (2013) - CinemaCon Trailer

The film hits theaters on 26 July.

Based on the celebrated comic book arc, this epic action-adventure takes Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan. Out of his depth in an unknown world, he will face a host of unexpected and deadly opponents in a life-or-death battle that will leave him forever changed. Vulnerable for the first time and pushed to his physical and emotional limits, he confronts not only lethal samurai steel but also his inner struggle against his own immortality.

Boston Comicon Is Still On!

We're happy to announce #BostonCon will continue this weekend as planned! Tell your friends! #comicmarket bostoncomiccon.com
— Boston Comic Con (@BostonComicCon) April 16, 2013

Horror Convention Documentatry Fantasm" Now In Production

Fantasm, a new documentary about horror conventions and the tight-knit community of fans who attend them, is currently in production under the direction of Kyle Kuchta.

Kyle Kuchta has a self-proclaimed obsession with horror films. Upon discovering the phenomenon of horror conventions, the young genre fanatic finally felt like a part of a community. He connected with like-minded individuals with whom he shares his love for the genre. Now he's traveling to conventions all across America to find out why horror brings people together.

In addition to legions of devoted fans, the documentary will feature insight from iconic actors and filmmakers. Interview subjects who have already participated in Fantasm include Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street, New Nightmare), Tom Atkins (Halloween III, Escape from New York), Joe Lynch (Chillerama, Wrong Turn 2), Amanda Wyss (A Nightmare on Elm Street) and more.

Fantasm began as aspiring filmmaker Kyle Kuchta's thesis in pursuit of his film degree from Syracuse University's College of Visual and Performing Arts. "I wanted to do a documentary on horror conventions," he explains, "because I didn't feel as if a lot of people knew about them or the loving community that they are a part of."

The documentary was partially funded via Kickstarter. Further proving the enthusiastic support of the horror community, the project reached its goal in just eleven days. The 21-year-old Kuchta is currently working as a one-man film crew, serving as director, camera operator, interviewer and editor, among other duties.

Production will continue in March at the upcoming Monster-Mania in Cherry Hill, NJ and HorrorHound Weekend in Cincinnati, OH. Filming has previously taken place at such fan-favorite conventions as Monster-Mania (Hunt Valley, MD), Rock and Shock (Worcester, MA), Spooky Empire (Orlando, FL) and HorrorHound Weekend (Indianapolis, IL). The documentary is expected to be completed in May 2013.

Keep up to date with Fantasm on Facebook and Twitter.

Episode 178: I Am A Fire That's Ready To Burn

This week McPierce reviews the dark comedy film "Booley", and Mike Zombie is Dead And Loving It with his recap of the Son Of Monsterpalooza horror convention.

[03:23] Intro
[04:00] Nerd News
[10:31] Son Of Monsterpalooza Recap
[20:05] Booley
[28:33] Outro

Booley (2012)
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAZChqMl57w
Website: http://www.mrpotent.com/booley/

NERD NEWS:

Disney Buys Lucasfilm for $4 BILLION:
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/10/disney-buys-lucasfilms.html

Bill Oberst Jr. is "Lord Bateman":
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/11/lord-bateman-2014.html

The poster for "Throwback" is now out:
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/10/throwback-2013-teaser-poster-is-here.html

"The Echo Game" returns to VOD:
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/10/the-echo-game-2009-returning-to-vod.html

Jamie Fox to play Electro in "The Amazing Spider-man 2":
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/11/the-amazing-spider-man-2-2014-jamie.html

Frank Grillo will be Crossbones in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier":
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/10/captain-america-winter-soldier.html

Stephen King's "Cell" being adapted for the big screen:
http://blog.alittledead.com/2012/10/cell-movie-stephen-king-book-adapted.html

"In The Flesh" coming to BBC3 in 2013:
http://www.thezombiemob.com/2012/11/in-flesh-tv-coming-to-uk-in-2013.html

Trailer and stills for "Decay":
http://www.thezombiemob.com/2012/11/decay-film-trailer.html
http://www.thezombiemob.com/2012/11/decay-film-stills.html

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Arrow (TV) - Stars Coming To New York Comic Con

Super Hero Hype brings us the following:

On Sunday, October 14th at 11 AM, stars Stephen Amall, Katie Cassidy and Willa Holland will be at the IGN theater for a special video presentation and Q&A about the show. Following that event, the trio will be signing at the DC booth (#1238).

 For more information on the NYCC, visit the official website.

NCComicon - 17-18 November

The venue has changed this year from the outlet mall in Morrisville to the Durham Convention Center. Lots of guests, including Ben Templesmith, Frank Cho and Duncan Fegredo.

And lots of comics and collectibles!

I'll be there, so look me up if you're going.

Dean Cain Helps Batman Marry Batgirl

Cosplay and a genre actor makes for a memorable proposal!

Actor Dean Cain attends Dragon*Con 2012 in Atlanta GA and helps in the proposal of a cosplaying couple. Dean makes a surprise appearance to bring the ring to "Batman" so he can propose to his girlfriend, "Batgirl".

Heroes Con 2012

My son, Ben, and I headed down to Charlotte, NC, for the 30th annual Heroes Con at the Charlotte Convention Center. Met a lot of great artists and writers, cosplay fans and more!

Son Of Monsterpalooza 2012 Date Announced

Save the date: 26-28 October in Los Angeles is the weekend for Son Of Monsterpalooza 2012. Click here for more details.

Episode V10: Heroes Con 2011

Photos from Heroes Con in Charlotte, NC. Taken on 04 June 2011.

Episode V02 - Hero Con 2010 (Charlotte, NC)

My sons and I went to the Hero Con in Charlotte, NC, on Friday, 04 June 2010. And I interviewed a lot of great talen.

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