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After Dark Films and Lionsgate putting innovative horror filmmakers in the spotlight with new festival and original productions

Rene — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:16:10 +0000

After Dark Films, the company behind Horrorfest 8 Films To Die For, announced that it is teaming up with Lionsgate and Syfy Channel for a new series of original horror productions called After Dark Originals (ADO).

Tapping into the vast and innovative talent of directors and filmmakers from Horrorfest’s acquisitions over the past 4 years,...

CreepShow, Dawn of the Dead, original Twilight Zone, George A. Romero, Ken Foree, and Adrienne Barbeau headline inaugural horror fest

Rene — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:40:51 +0000

Horror comes to my hometown this weekend with the inaugural edition of Saturday Nightmare’s Weekend of Horrors, taking place at the historic Loew’s Jersey in Jersey City. This is the perfect venue for the event, offering enough classic touches, dark hallways and retro bathrooms to make any classic horror movie festival feel right at home....

Spider-Man 2 writers and Michael Bay adapting comic Existence 2.0

Rene — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:04:01 +0000

HeatVisionBlog reports that Paramount has nabbed rights to the Image comic Existence 2.0, with Smallville and Spider-Man 2 writers Miles Millar and Alfred Gough attached to adapt.

Michael Bay’s Platinum Dunes will produce the eventual film with Circle of Confusion’s David Alpert.

The action comic Existence 2.0 was written by Nick Spencer featuring with art...

First look at the 3D vampires of comic adaptation Priest

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:40:58 +0000

Collider posted a featurette from Entertainment Tonight in Canada, featuring the first behind the scenes video from the last day of shooting on Priest, with Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet and Stephen Moyer talking about the movie. You can see Maggie Q in costume standing next to Paul Bettany at one point, thanks to the keen...

Win one of two copies of The Real Wolfman on DVD

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:07:23 +0000

Just before The Twilight Saga: New Moon leaps onto DVD, discover the truth surrounding Hollywood’s latest paranormal obsession with the biting documentary The Real Wolfman on DVD. To celebrate the new release, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the DVD to readers.

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Win one of two copies of Holy Grail in America on DVD

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:33:57 +0000

Today, History released Holy Grail in America – the feature-length documentary special that frames this much-studied, centuries-old mystery in a fascinating new light – on DVD. To celebrate the release, FilmFetish is giving away two copies of the DVD to readers.

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Win one of two copies of Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years 2-disc DVD edition

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:41:32 +0000

Today, just in time for Easter, A&E Home Entertainment will release the perennially best-selling 2-disc edition of Christianity: The First Two Thousand Years, which takes a comprehensive look at the events and people who have both influenced and been a part of the faith’s evolution and epic journey. To celebrate the new release, FilmFetish is...

Clive Barker producing original creature for documentary Unearthed: The Hellraiser Saga

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 21:04:01 +0000

Camelot Entertainment, DarKnight Pictures and MasiMedia announced that Clive Barker is creating a new Cenobite for the upcoming documentary Unearthed: The Hellraiser Saga. Being Barker’s first Cenobite in over a two decades to make it on film, the retrospective will include the complete transformation of a Cenobite from conception to form.

“This retrospective will be

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Win free tickets to the Swedish thriller The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:49:25 +0000

Win one of 2 pairs of tickets to see The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Män som hatar kvinnor) from Flavorwire. The film hits US theaters this Friday, March 19th, and the movie passes are good from Monday, March 22nd through Thursday March 25th.

To win, go the contest page RIGHT HERE, and submit your...

Win a dvd/soundtrack combo prize pack of The Beatnicks, autographed by star Norman Reedus

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:26:11 +0000

Norman Reedus from the cult classic The Boondock Saints, stars in The Beatnicks, which is coming to DVD on April 13th. To celebrate the release of this unique independent film, FilmFetish is giving away a dvd/soundtrack combo prize pack, featuring a DVD autographed Reedus.

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered to win this and all other...

Win one of five copies of I Sell the Dead on DVD

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:17:55 +0000

A modern horror master pays tribute to the popular pastime of grave-robbing – and the good old days of fright films in I Sell the Dead, which hits DVD and Blu-ray today, March 16th. To celebrate the home video release of I Sell the Dead, FilmFetish is giving away five copies of the DVD to...

Magnet gobbles up sci-fi creature film Monsters at SXSW fest

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:41:40 +0000

Within hours of its world premiere at South by Southwest, Gareth Edward’s hotly anticipated first feature Monsters was sold to Magnet Releasing for North American and Mexican distribution.

In a deal brokered by Magnolia’s Tom Quinn and Protagonist Pictures’ Ben Roberts, the Vertigo Films production premiered to a packed midnight screening in the SX Fantastic...

Avatar coming to DVD and Blu-ray in April…What does that mean for a possible theatrical re-release?

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:08:19 +0000

Fox Home Entertainment today announced that it will launch James Cameron’s history-making sci-fi epic adventure Avatar available on Blu-ray Disc and DVD on Thursday, April 22nd, 2010. Fans around the world will soon be able to discover every detail and relive every moment of James Cameron’s Avatar in the comfort of their own home. It’s...

VIZ Media launches massive free online anime portal

Rene — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:37:13 +0000

VIZ Media has detailed the launch of VIZ Anime – a brand new, free-to-use interactive web destination that will be a permanent home to some of the company’s best-loved animated series as well as new content which will be added weekly.

VIZ Anime kicks off with more than 400 episodes from hit series such as...

Empire Strikes Back director Irvin Kershner and star Billy Dee Williams to appear at West Coast fan convention

Rene — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:34:05 +0000

WizardWorld reports that Irvin Kershner, who directed Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, will help mark the 30th anniversary of the sci-fi classic with an in-depth, rare discussion with fans at the Anaheim Comic Con on Saturday, April 17, 2010.

The exclusive appearance is free to all attendees of the con,...

Win one of six free copies of the sci-fi thriller Inalienable on DVD

Rene — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:56:59 +0000

Just received this cool little promo in my inbox for six free DVD editions of Inalienable, so I thought I’d share. The first 6 people to answer the following question will win a DVD copy of the sci-fi thriller signed by Walter Koenig (Star Trek).

What kind of sports commercial was Walter Koenig in and

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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse trailer online

Rene — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:56:04 +0000

In The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, Bella and Edward have been reunited, but their forbidden relationship is threatened to be torn apart again with an evil vampire still seeking revenge. Bella is also forced to choose between her true love for Edward or her friendship with Jacob Black as the struggles between vampires and werewolves continues....

Thrilling new poster and trailer for Tron Legacy

Rene — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:41:24 +0000

Joseph Kosinski is creating a visually captivating sequel to the cult sci-fi epic Tron. But we’ll have to wait until December 17, 2010, to find out how Tron Legacy stacks up story-wise to the original.

In the new film, Sean Flynn, the tech-savvy 27-year-old son of Kevin Flynn, looks into his father’s disappearance and finds...

Cameron may re-release Avatar late summer with new scenes, plus one or two sequels possible

Rene — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:01:16 +0000

James Cameron and Fox are discussing a possible re-release of Avatar in 3D theaters, late this summer, with get this, additional scenes that were left on the cutting-room floor. This according to a report by THR.

As for how much additional footage the director could add to the sci-fi epic, the guessing began earlier today...

Win one of three 2-disc collector’s edition DVD copies of the monster epic The Host

Rene — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:55:25 +0000

To celebrate this Friday’s theatrical release of Bong Joon-ho’s suspense thriller Mother, Magnolia Pictures is hooking FilmFetish up with three copies of the cult director’s last film, the monster epic The Host (Gwoemul), on 2-disc collector’s edition DVD, for readers to enjoy. If you haven’t already watched The Host and you love monster movies, you’ll...

VIZ to release gritty urban science fiction horror series Dorohedoro

Rene — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:07:54 +0000

VIZ Media is set to publish manga creator Q Hayashida’s gritty urban sci-fi/horror series, Dorohedoro next week. The new series will be distributed through the company’s VIZ Signature imprint.

Dorohedoro centers on a city so dismal it’s known only as “the Hole,” where an underground group of Sorcerers have been abducting people off the streets...

Model search for FilmFetish.com

Rene — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:08:35 +0000

Model Search
To celebrate the launch of ‘Caught In Our Gear’ and ‘The Indie Filmmaker Spotlight’, we’re looking for models to do promotional video spots, some viral video webisodes and online still banner ad shoots. We are looking to work with models in New York City, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Atlanta or Miami. To be considered,...

Indies outpace majors at 82nd Academy Awards

Rene — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:35:37 +0000

Independent films once again collected the most Oscars at the Academy Awards ceremony, including Best Picture for Summit Entertainment and Voltage Pictures’ The Hurt Locker. The win brings to 18 the number of independent films earning Best Picture over the past 30 years, the Independent Film & Television Alliance (IFTA) announced.

This year, indies...

Preview photos from this week’s all-new episode of Human Target

Rene — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 19:00:23 +0000

Fox has posted teaser pics from this week’s all-new episode of the action series Human Target, titled “Salvation & Reclamation”, which airs Wednesday at 8PM. This week’s show is the first new episode since “Lockdown” on February 18th.

In “Salvation & Reclamation”, Chance (Mark Valley) reunites with a fiery ex-flame (guest star Leonor Varela) when...

Win one of ten pair of tickets to the reality horror film Suicide Girls Must Die

Rene — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:16:09 +0000

The makers of Suicide Girls Must Die are giving away 10 pairs of tickets a day to the Los Angeles premiere of the film being billed as the first reality horror film, which takes place Friday March 12th, at midnight.

Suicide Girls Must Die, which was directed by Sawa Suicide and written by Brian Fagan,...

Biggest names in Hollywood gather for “Night Before” fundraiser

Rene — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:42:10 +0000

As Tinsel Town gets ready for its biggest night of the year, Academy Award nominees and presenters joined some of the most well-known film stars in the world for the eighth annual “Night Before” party to benefit the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF). Money raised supports the extensive programs and services MPTF provides to...

No Academy Awards telecast for Cablevision New York customers?

Rene — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:29:18 +0000

They finally pulled the trigger. After Cablevision and WABC-TV didn’t make progress in the their tense negotiations over retransmission Saturday, ABC followed through on its threat to take the station off the Cablevision system on this day of the Academy Awards, according to a report on THR.

But instead of pulling WABC-TV in the nation’s...

Conan O’Brien live comedy tour coming this spring?

Rene — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:30:58 +0000

THR reports that comic and talk show host Conan O’Brien will start a live comedy tour beginning mid-April, with the first stop being in San Diego, California or Seattle, Washington.

Apparently TMZ reported earlier that the tour would kick off in Phoenix, but THR’s report states that report was inaccurate.

O’Brien will likely have Andy...

New extended trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time debuts online

Rene — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:08:17 +0000

MySpace Movies debuted the brand new trailer for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time with almost 3 minutes of footage. The epic action-adventure is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer (Pirates of the Caribbean franchise) and directed by Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral, Donnie Brasco, Pushing Tin).

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time...

Police Academy and Pet Sematary remakes on the way to theaters

Rene — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:32:45 +0000

THR’s HeatVision reports that New Line is relaunching the Police Academy franchise, with original producer Paul Maslansky onboard for a new spin on the series, which originally spawned six sequels and a television series that lasted one season in 1997. No writer or director are attached to the project yet.

The original Police Academy centered...

Bring an advanced screening of the action thriller Cash to your city and enter to win $2,500

Rene — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:02:40 +0000

Eventful has offered up another great promotion. This time they’re giving you a chance to bring a screening of the upcoming action thriller Cash to your city, and one lucky entrant will walk away with $2,500. Cash stars Sean Bean, Chris Hemsworth, Victoria Profeta, Mike Starr, Glenn Plummer, Michael Mantell, Antony Thekkek and Tim Kazurinsky....

New trailer for Damon Wayans and Gabriel Casseus indie drama Harlem Aria

Rene — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:39:47 +0000

This Friday, March 5th, Harlem Aria, starring Gabriel Casseus, Damon Wayans and Christian Camargo, will play at the Cinema Village in New York City. NYPost.com has a new trailer for the indie drama online, along with the one sheet for the film.

Here is the official synopsis for Harlem Aria:

Anton (Gabriel Casseus) isn’t like

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Our latest merch and a new Indie Filmmaker Spotlight

Rene — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:52:41 +0000

Christine Solomon, a lovely and talented actress from Canada, is the latest FilmFetish girl. The award-winning actress has performed in a wide range of productions across Canada, United States and Egypt. She is of Egyptian, Syrian and Lebanese ethnicity; born in Egypt and raised in Montreal from the age of seven. She is related to...

Win a collection of 20 award-winning Warner Brothers films on Blu-ray and a player to watch’em

Rene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:54:18 +0000

The WB Shop is running a sweet little contest right now. Simply join the WB Insider Rewards program and get entered in a contest to win a collection of 20 critically acclaimed Warner Brothers films on Blu-ray disc and a player to watch them. From the Flash animation I watched, the collection includes Cool Hand...

Gilligan’s Island movie coming to theaters

Rene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:49:53 +0000

Why not? Hollywood has mined just about every other cult classic TV show, so why not this one right?

According to Variety, Warner Bros. and Atlas Entertainment have started development on a feature film based on the iconic CBS sitcom Gilligan’s Island, which ran for 98 episodes & three seasons between 1964 and 1967, then...

Tim Burton and Wanted helmer adapting Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter for big screen

Rene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:22:06 +0000

Tim Burton and Wanted director Timur Bekmambetov, the team responsible for bringing the animated steampunk vision 9 to the screen, are teaming up to bring Seth Grahame-Smith’s fantasy novel Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter – which hit bookstores yesterday – to theaters, according to THR’s HeatVisionBlog.

Grahame-Smith, who wrote Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, which combined...

Charles reviews Cop Out

Charles Maye — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:56:37 +0000

Wow. This was pretty bad. Where do I begin?

To say this flick was pretty much the epitome of “clichés” pretty much sums it up. Nothing really new but even their attempt on the “old” was…well…old. Bruce Willis offered nothing fresh, while Tracy Morgan pretty much showed that one can only take his style...

Starz to premiere Ridley Scott-produced epic Pillars of the Earth this summer

Rene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:51:37 +0000

Starz is set to premiere a ground-breaking eight-hour adaptation of Ken Follett’s bestselling novel The Pillars of the Earth, which was produced by Tandem Communications and Ridley and Tony Scott, this summer on the cable network.

The $40 million series is directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (Heroes, Into the West) and was shot on location in...

News on Marvel’s new weekly series Heralds and find out how Kick-Ass and Human Target stack up to their source material

Rene — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:35:15 +0000

Blair Butler and G4’s Attack of the Show bring exclusive news from Marvel Comics about their new limited weekly series called Heralds, which features She-Hulk, Emma Frost, Agent Brand, Hellcat, Valkyrie and other heroines from the Marvel Universe in a rare team-up, and also a look at the comic origins of the upcoming film Kick-Ass...

Death Race 2 prequel currently shooting in South Africa

Rene — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 04:23:42 +0000

Universal Studios announced today that Death Race 2 began principal photography recently in Cape Town, South Africa. The prequel to Paul W.S. Anderson’s re-imagining of Roger Corman’s grindhouse cult classic stars Luke Goss (Hellboy 2: The Golden Army), Ving Rhames (Con Air, Pulp Fiction), Sean Bean (National Treasure, Lord of the Rings trilogy), Danny Trejo...