You know what happens to nosey people in horror don't you? They find
out all about it. Just before they DIE! But at least they're better
informed before they go. So here's some news for you to bone up on;
just keep looking over your shoulder as you read...and read fast...
I'm giddy with excitement! Columbia Pictures is reviving Doc Savage! The pulp hero superman who, with his band of world travelers, fights evil-doers across the globe. After fans were left breathless--from embarrassment--from George Pal's ill-conceived production in 1975, Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze, let's hope this time Doc and his amazing five are given the A treatment.
"Studio is bringing Doc Savage -- known as the Man of Bronze and hero of pulp novels, films and comicbooks -- back to the bigscreen. Shane Black is attached to direct the film from a screenplay he is penning with Anthony Bagarozzi and Chuck Mondry. Neal Moritz ("Fast and Furious") will produce through his Sony-based Original Film banner." Read more at Variety.
Bryan at Cinema Suicide asks..."Want to learn how to destroy evil robots with jumper cables or how to troubleshoot broken household appliances with ESP?" New web series ‘How to Survive the Strange’ aims to be PBS’s This Old House meets a zombie apocalypse survival guide. An open casting call for the show will be held March 15th at 6pm at Crackskulls Coffee and Books in Newmarket, NH."How to Survive the Strange is a tongue in cheek how-to series created by web producer John Herman and Bryan White, author of B-movie blog Cinema Suicide. According to the creators, the show aims to prepare the public for everything from alien invasion to campground slashers –often using common objects around the house. Herman and White are looking to cast zombies, ghosts, evil robots, and even a crazed mob. And there are non-strange roles to cast too. "Interested non-union actors are encouraged to bring a headshot and talent resume, though neither is required to audition. Actors will be seen on a first come, first served basis. How to Survive the Strange debuts May 3rd on the web.
Anton Strout's Dead Matter, where he puts Simon Canderous into more hot water in this third urban fantasy novel in the series, is now on sale. Catch Strout and Amber Benson (of Buffy The Vampire Slayer fame) Saturday, February 27th, from 3:00 to 5:00PM, signing at Midtown Comics, 200 W. 40th Street, on the corner of 7th avenue, in New York City. (Amber will be signing her 2nd Cat's Claw Calliope-Reaper Jones novel.)
Midnight Syndicate to debut first music video at Transworld's Haunted House Show in St. Louis, March 25-28th. Midnight Syndicate is teaming up with Precinct 13 Entertainment, Robert Kurtzman's Creature Corps, and director David Greathouse to produce a music video for Dark Legacy from their Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates CD. It is the band's first music video in their 13-year career. Syndicate's Edward Douglas, director Greathouse, and Robert Kurtzman will be on hand to premiere the video during The Dubliner Opening Night Celebration co-sponsored by Ken Donat and Westland Insurance at the TransWorld 15th Halloween & Attractions Show in St. Louis March 25th(www.haashow.com). It will also be on display all weekend at the Midnight Syndicate Soundtracks Booth #631.
From Andrea Ricca (one cam, one PC, zero budget): I would like to submit to your attention: THE FURFANGS, five minutes horror-sci-fi short movie, with 3D special effects. You can watch it at www.andrearicca.com.
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