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APRIL
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APRIL 15
DREAMWORKS TO MAKE 'GHOST' IN 3-D
(FeoNote: For me, most Anime movies work great in cartoon form and I see no reason to remake them in live action. Movies like AKIRA, VAMPIRE HUNTER D, METROPOLIS, and COWBOY BEBOP don't require a live action analog. But then there are movies like GHOST IN THE SHELL [and even U.S. counterparts like IRON GIANT] that feel as if they should have started with live action first. In fact, The Warchowski Bros. and Joel Silver readily admit that GHOST IN THE SHELL influenced THE MATRIX. Now that computer graphics imaging (cgi) bring - at least where machines and backgrounds are concerned - a seamless hybrid of non-biological backgrounds and machines, live actors can make the fantastic horrors of GHOST IN THE MACHINE's science fiction imaginings come to life. I'm wildly psyched about Spielberg heading this project and I'm holding my breath [metaphorically] that he won't assign Brett Ratner to the director's chair. The following article comes from Variety.)
Spielberg fights for rights to Japanese thriller
DreamWorks has acquired rights to the Japanese manga "Ghost in the Shell" with plans to adapt the futuristic police thriller as a 3-D live-action feature.
Story follows the exploits of a member of a covert ops unit of the Japanese National Public Safety Commission that specializes in fighting technology-related crime.
Continued at Variety.com.
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From Alter Ego Cinema
YOUR TICKET TO APSK2
(FeoNote: This is only for people who plan to be in Los Angeles during the showing)
Win yourself a free movie ticket to the theatrical premiere of AMATEUR PORN STAR KILLER 2! See the trailer at YouTube.com.
Send an email over to amateurpornstarkiller @yahoo.com with the subject “Free Ticket” and we’ll announce the winners on or about Monday, April 21. Prizes also include free APSK movie posters and more! Please do not enter unless you plan on being in Los Angeles that weekend (same weekend as Fango!). If you win you’re welcome to choose either night.
Showing April 25 and 26 (Friday and Saturday), Midnight, Laemmle’s Sunset 5 in West Hollywood.
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RUE MORGUE MAGAZINE PRESENTS
(FeoNote: If you plan to be in Toronto, Canada tomorrow, you may want to know about the following)
A Special Screening of Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury’s INSIDE
Wednesday, April 16 @ 9:30pm
exclusively at
The Bloor Cinema
506 Bloor Street West – Toronto, Canada
35mm Print! Classic Trailers!
If any horror film demands to be seen on the big screen with a crowd, it's France's INSIDE (a.k.a. À L'INTÉRIEUR). The goriest, most beautifully shot slasher film ever made, it follows a very pregnant young woman who discovers a stranger in her house – a savage killer determined to take her unborn baby. A tense, blood-drenched game of cat-and-mouse ensues. Too extreme for a North American theatrical release, this may be your last chance to see the most talked about genre movie of the Toronto International Film Festival in a theatre.
Warning: Pregnant women are advised against seeing this film!
Plus! Evangelical Satanic Faith Healing with Pastor Morgan Wilkes and Victor Marshall of Cloven Path Ministries!
RUE MORGUE Presents CineMacabre every third Thursday of the month at The Bloor Cinema. Check local listings or www.rue-morgue.com.
Sponsored by:
Dimension Extreme
Vagrancy Films
Eye Weekly
Suspect Video
Rue Morgue Radio
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TOP TEN TUESDAY: MYSTERY
I search the top 10 books on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com under the search words, Horror, Thriller, Mystery, or Suspense. This week's search word is Mystery, and these are the top ten returns that appear on these book sites.
MYSTERY
amazon.com
1. THE MYSTERY METHOD: How to Get Beautiful Women Into Bed - by Mystery, Lovedrop, and Neil Strauss (unchanged from March)
2. POKEMON MYSTERY DUNGEON - by Inc. Pokemon USA (up from #10 in March)
3. MYSTERIES OF THE MIDDLE AGES - by Thomas Cahill (up from #7 in March)
4. THE LONDON EYE MYSTERY - by Siobhan Dowd (new to the Top 10)
5. THE MYSTERY OF CAPITAL - by Hernando De Soto (unchanged from March)
6. THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK (Portfolio Edition) - by Chris Van Allsburg (down from #4 in March)
7. ENCOUNTERING THE MYSTERY - by Patriarch Bartholomew (new to the Top 10)
8. MYSTERY OF 2012: PREDICTIONS, PROPHECIES, AND POSSIBILITIES - by Gregg Braden, Peter Russell, and Daniel Pinchbeck (down from #6 in March)
9. DON'T MURDER YOUR MYSTERY - by Chris Roerden (returns to the top 10)
10. MYSTERY OF HISTORY VOL. 1 - by Linda Lacour Hobar (down from #9 in March)
Mystery
bn.com
1. HOLD TIGHT - by Harlan Coben (new to the top ten)
2. TRUE CONFESSIONS - by John Gregory Dunne (new to the top ten)
3. ZAPPED - by Carol Higgins Clark (new to the top ten)
4. WHERE ARE YOU NOW? - by Mary Higgins Clark (up from #7 in March)
5. THE APPEAL - by John Grisham (unchanged from March)
6. 7th HEAVEN - by James Patterson (unchanged from March)
7. SANTA FE DEAD - by Stuart Woods (new to the top ten)
8. KILLER HEAT - by Linda Fairstein (new to the top ten)
9. THE WHOLE TRUTH - by David Baldacci (new to the top ten)
10. COMPULSION - by Jonathon Kellerman (down from #9 in March)
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APRIL 14
HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Actor Sarah Michelle Gellar (BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER [TV], I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER, SCREAM 2, CRUEL INTENTIONS, SCOOBY DOO, SCOOBY DOO 2, THE GRUDGE, THE RETURN, ADDICTED) is 31.
Sarah will be in the Horror Thriller, ALICE (based on both American McGee's ALICE and Lewis Carroll's ALICE IN WONDERLAND and ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS).
The most famous guitar riff of all time (Smoke on the Water) belongs to this heavy metal-er. Happy Birthday to
Musician Ritchie Blackmore (DEEP PURPLE, RAINBOW, BLACKMORE'S NIGHT BAND) is 62.
And On Sunday -
Horror Writer Nate Kenyon (BLOODSTONE) is 37. Visit him at MySpace.com/ NateKenyon.
One of the busiest actors in Hollywood is also the least known, by movie goers, for his face. That's because he always keeps his pretty mug covered in make-up, or doing voices for Horror video games and cartoons like Scooby-Doo, and he shows no sign of changing that anytime soon.
Actor Ron Perlman (THE NAME OF THE ROSE, SLEEPWALKERS, CRONOS, THE CITY OF LOST CHILDREN, THE LAST SUPPER, THE ISLAND OF DR. MOREAU, ALIEN: RESURRECTION, THE SHAFT, BLADE II, STAR TREK: NEMESIS, RATS, HELLBOY, QUIET KILL, 5IVE GIRLS, THE LAST WINTER, and way more) is 58.
And On Saturday -
Science / Political Thriller Writer Tom Clancy (THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER, PATRIOT GAMES, CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER, RAINBOW SIX, GHOST RECON, THE SUM OF ALL FEARS, SPLINTER CELL) is 61.
Actor Shannen Doherty (ALMOST DEAD, OBSESSED, CHARMED [TV series], STRIKING POSES, SATAN'S SCHOOL FOR GIRLS, ANOTHER DAY, NIGHTLIGHT) who is 37. |
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APRIL 11
FINISHING THE SHORT FILM
Hey gang,
My short film, LAST CALL, is finished and I'm setting up the page for it today. Thanks to Vernon Mortenson for helping me with the final - but crucial - touches yesterday.
The abyss looked back at Tony,
and didn't like what it saw.
LAST CALL
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From Marc Paoletti
SCORCH
A crime novel that draws upon the author’s real-life experience as a Hollywood F/X man—will be published on May 16, 2008.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS—April 11, 2008—Five Star Mysteries will release SCORCH by Marc Paoletti in hardcover on May 16, 2008.
The book tells the story of David Cole, a Hollywood pyrotechnician and ex-Navy SEAL who must use his military and F/X training to hunt the men who murder his son. Cole is badly burned in the process, and must dole out justice before his body and sanity give out, turning him into a threat to friend and foe alike.
To write the novel, Paoletti drew upon his experiences as a pyrotechnician in Hollywood. His credits include TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY, and Showdown in Little Tokyo starring the late Brandon Lee. He also worked on TV commercials directed by Michael Bay (THE AMITYVILLE HORROR [2005], TRANSFORMERS).
"Many of the situations and characters in SCORCH are drawn from first- or second-hand experiences in Hollywood," Paoletti says. "The trick was to offer readers constant action, technical accuracy, and true-to-life characters without stepping on any toes."
The novel has received praise from prominent thriller authors. Marcus Sakey, author of The Blade Itself, a New York Times pick, says about SCORCH: "Lean, mean and relentless. On set and on the page, Paoletti is the real deal."
Mort Castle*, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of MOON ON THE WATER says: "SCORCH is a compulsive page-turner with true emotion rarely seen in the genre."
SCORCH, a Five Star Mystery hardcover, will be released in libraries, online, and in specialty bookstores.
*FeoNote: Not as impressive as it seems. Mort is such a good guy he's even said nice things about me!
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APRIL 10
FINISHING THE SHORT FILM
Hey gang,
I took today off to finally finish my short film, LAST CALL. Expect the video up within a week. More about it at its own page when you can watch it.
Tony has a million best friends,
And they're all one guy.
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APRIL 9
KORN CALL
Hi, this is Horror/SF author MF Korn letting you know that I am slated as a guest author/panelist at Babelcon in Baton Rouge on July 18-20th.
Their Website: Babelcon.org.
Guests include:
Suzy Plakson (RED EYE)
John Hertzler (THE REDEEMER: SON OF SATAN!, THE PROPHECY II)
(I'm leaving out lots of people but I'm sort of winging this…)
I am also tentatively slated as a guest author to a science fiction convention in Tampa, Florida, Scoutcon2008 on May 24th, 2008.
Their Website: ScoutCon2008.com.
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From Mariakay Chakos
GRIZZLY PARK
A suspenseful horror thriller in the classic tradition!
(FeoNote: GRIZZLY PARK is not like the old TV Land show, Gentle Ben. Don't confuse it with the 2007 SciFi Channel's, GRIZZLY RAGE. It's more like the 1970s movie GRIZZLY! Or maybe the 1960s movie, THE NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLY)
Woodland Hills, CA – There are bears that are warm and fuzzy, cute and cuddly. Grizzly Park is about the other kind. Allumination FilmWorks will release the grisly – and “grizzly” – horror hit Grizzly Park on May 27, 2008.
As part of a new criminal-rehabilitation program, eight unrepentant and rebellious young adults are ordered to serve a week of community service in a remote California forest preserve known as Grizzly Park. Under the supervision of stalwart, no-nonsense Ranger Bob (Glenn Morshower: DEAD & BURIED, GODZILLA [1998], THE CORE, THE ISLAND, TRANSFORMERS), this group of bad apples – each them rotten to the core – is offered an opportunity to seek redemption on their journey through the woods. But while Ranger Bob seeks to provide both literal and spiritual guidance to the reluctant campers, an escaped serial killer with an insatiable bloodlust has also found his way into the park. And, as they are all soon to discover – much to their escalating terror – he’s not the only lethal hunter on the loose …
The lion may be the king of the jungle, but the grizzly bear is the king of the forest, and those unwary (and unlucky) enough to enter into his domain might end up staying for dinner!
The hot young cast of Grizzly Park includes such up-and-comers as Randy Wayne (SCAR, TERROR TOONS 2), Zulay Henao, Emily Foxler, Shedrack Anderson III, and Brody the Bear - who needs no further introduction. GRIZZLY PARK also marks the feature debut writer/director, Tom Skull.
With its unique combination of broad camp humor and a high body count, GRIZZLY PARK is a throwback to the "pure" horror films of the 1970s and ‘80s.
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MARVEL ANNOUNCES FREE IRON MAN/HULK SAMPLER
The two biggest blockbuster films of the summer features two of Marvel’s biggest heroes—Iron Man and Hulk—and new fans can discover more about them in the Iron Man/Hulk Sampler. This special edition features a sneak peak at all the major upcoming Iron Man and Hulk projects, from Invincible Iron Man to Marvel Adventures: Super Heroes to Hulk and more! Featuring content suitable for all ages, and for fans who’ve just discovered Marvel’s most incredible and invincible heroes, Iron Man/Hulk Sampler is a must for all comic fans!
Continued at ComicBook Bin.
Cool Stuff: Iron Man Helmet Slurpee Cup.
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APRIL 8
TOP TEN TUESDAY: THRILLER
I search the top 10 books on amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com under the search words, Horror, Thriller, Mystery, or Suspense. This week's search word is Thriller, and these are the top ten returns that appear on these book sites.
THRILLER
amazon.com
1. THRILLER: STORIES TO KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT - The paperback version edited by James Patterson (unchanged from March)
2. THRILLER: STORIES TO KEEP YOU UP ALL NIGHT - The hardcover version edited by James Patterson and David Liss (unchanged from March)
3. HIT AND RUN: A THRILLER by Casey Moreton (up from #4 in March)
4. THE UNQUIET: A THRILLER - by John Connolly (new to the top 10)
5. MICROBE - by Bill Clem (new to the top 10)
6. CRACKDOWN - by Bernard Cornwell (new to the top ten)
7. LETHAL AMBITION - by Michael Swiger (returns to the top 10 from February)
8. PRESIDENTIAL HONOR - by Bill Clem (new to the top 10)
9. MORTAL REMAINS - by Peter Clement (new to the top 10)
10. DOUBLE TAKE - by Catherine Coulter (new to the top 10)
THRILLER
bn.com
1. THE WHOLE TRUTH (hardcover) - by David Baldacci (new to the top 10)
2. THE WHOLE TRUTH (audio CD - unabridged) - by David Baldacci (new to the top 10)
3. MAXIMUM RIDE: THE FINAL WARNING - by James Patterson (up from #4 in March)
4. WORLD WITHOUT END - by Ken Follet (up from #5 in March)
5. BLOOD NOIR - by Laurell Hamilton (new to the top 10)
6. THE APPEAL - by John Grisham (down from #1 in March)
7. EMBRACE THE NIGHT - by Karen Chance (new to the top 10)
8. THE FIFTH VIAL - by Michael Palmer (new to the top 10)
9. KILLER HEAT - by Linda Fairstein (up from #10 in March)
10. PROMISE ME - by Harlan Coben (new to the top 10)
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HAPPY HORROR THRILLER BIRTHDAYS TO -
Actor / Stuntman Kane Hodder (HOUSE, HOUSE II, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VII, FRIDAY THE 13TH PART VIII, DEEPSTAR SIX, ALLIGATOR II, JASON GOES TO HELL, PUMPKINHEAD II, PROJECT: METALBEAST, SCANNERCOP II, SE7EN, WISHMASTER, CHILDREN OF THE CORN V, WATCHERS REBORN, JASON X, DARKWOLF, THE DEVIL'S REJECTS, 2001 MANIACS, HATCHET, BEHIND THE MASK: THE RISE OF LESLIE VERNON, ROOM 6, FALLEN ANGELS, BORN, ED GEIN: THE BUTCHER OF PLAINFIELD, HACK!, DEAD NOON, B.T.K.) is 53. Look for Kane's upcoming 2008 release, ROOM AND BOARD.
Actor Katie Sackhoff (THE FEARING MIND [TV], HALLOWEEN: RESURRECTION, WHITE NOISE 2, THE LAST SENTINEL, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA: RAZOR) is 28.
Actor Tim Thomerson (FADE TO BLACK, JEKYLL & HYDE TOGETHER AGAIN, THE OSTERMAN WEEKEND, TRANCERS [all], ZONE TROOPERS, NEAR DARK, DOLLMAN, STRINGER, BAD CHANNELS, DIE WATCHING, NEMESIS, DOLLMAN VS. DEMONIC TOYS, THE HARVEST, FLESHTONE, NEMESIS III, UNSEEN EVIL, DEVIL'S PREY, THEY CRAWL, PROJECT VIPER, PAPARAZZI, THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE) is 62. |
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Contributors to Feo Amante are going places! Check it out below!
Starring Adrian Paul
(THE HIGHLANDER),
Bokeem Woodbine, and Ling Bai (THE CROW), This Alternate History
movie is part Horror, Part crime, part S.F. and all Vampires.
From the screenplay by alumni
Christos N. Gage
and
Ruth Fletcher Gage.
Brian Keene was one of the first reviewers at feoamante.com and has gone on to become one of the fastest growing Horror writers in publishing.
Harry Shannon began writing for us in the new millennium and has gone on to write mass market novels and pen the motion picture,
DEAD AND GONE
Scott Nicholson had a career before us, but he wanted to contribute anyway! |
Haunted
Links:
| The
Chancery House |
Dancing Skeletons
Sure, why not? |
Evil
On A
Budget
Every Evil Overlord has to start somewhere. |
Evil Overlord,
Inc.
Valuable advice for setting up your own world dominating empire. |
GoreLets
Once this site buries its hook in you, you won't want to pull
it out.
Flash Enabled. |
Halloween
Midis - Music - and Wavs |
| The
Haunted Graveyard |
| The
Haunted Playhouse |
Hell2U
Hell, Michigan. It's a beautiful little place that's a helluva lot of fun to visit. |
The Hilarious House of Frightenstein
I've never met a soul who remembers this whacked out show, yet Canadians
Bill Strutt and Ben Kane have created this excellent tribute site. |
The
Monster Dance
Sigh... for those of you who really crave kitsch. |
The
Monster Mash
More dancing monsters. This time with lyrics. |
The
Moonlit
Road |
MustDie
A Russian site. I don't know what they are saying, but it looks so COOL! |
Necropsy
A fledgling Horror site hosted on the Louisiana State University
servers. Not much there so far, but the roster of reviewers, including
S.T. Joshi, is impressive. |
Rather Good
Not Haunted or Horror but being this twisted, where else would he
have a link? |
The
Ossuary In Sedlac
A massive and ornate building made of human bones. |
Screams From The Abyss
Few images, mostly text. It's a 24 hour, 7 day a week Geoff Cooper
Bitch-Fest! |
Spectrum
Of Fantasy
Is back online! A Russian site, with pages in English and/or Russian.
Uses Shockwave! |
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