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Daniel Boyd cult classic horror film Chillers released on DVD for first time

Troma Entertainment has just released Daniel Boyd’s Chillers on DVD for the first time since its original 1987 release. The DVD celebrates the release of a new graphic novel series based on the horror film and created by the director. The first issue is out now through Tranzfusion Publishing, with the second book to be ….

James Bond’s classic vehicles driving into San Diego Comic-Con 2012

In celebration of James Bond’s Golden Anniversary, MGM, Fox Home Entertainment and EON Productions are bringing 007 to San Diego Comic-Con 2012. Fans will be able to get behind the wheel of one of four famous vehicles featured in classic James Bond movies, with a new vehicle being featured each day of the convention. Also, ….

If your special effects work includes mutant creatures, then Troma Films wants to work with you

Lloyd Kaufman’s Troma Entertainment just announced that if you are an aspiring special effects artist, then you should consider Return to Class of Nuke ‘Em High as your opportunity to showcase your special effects work. Artists are being asked to submit sub-humanoid, mutant, creature-effects masks, body parts or make up appliances to be considered for ….

Entertainment Earth bringing The A-Team, Morgan Spurlock, Jaws, and the Six Million Dollar Man’s boss to San Diego Comic-Con

Entertainment Earth will man booth #2343 at San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) this year. As part of its activities, the online retailer is teaming up with Toys”R”Us, Showtime Networks, Cartoon Network, CBS Consumer Products, NBCUniversal and BBC America to bring fans a series of celebrity appearances and 35 exclusives during the Con. Meet celebrities from ….

One Armed Swordsman star Jimmy Wang Yu to attend screening and Q&A during Hong Kong 15 Film Festival

Organizers of the Hong Kong 15 Film Festival have announced that cult cinema legend Jimmy Wang Yu and producer Roger Lee will be appearing in their respective film screenings, along with acclaimed directors Fung Chih Chiang and Jessey Tsang. Iconic actor, filmmaker and veteran of over 80 films, Jimmy Wang Yu is widely credited as ….

Eight chilling Universal Classic monster movies coming to Blu-ray for first time

Eight chilling classics from Universal, the Studio that pioneered the horror genre, have been digitally restored and will be released on Blu-Ray for the first time ever 
in celebration of Universal’s 100th anniversary. This ultimate box set is called Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection, and features 8 movies, plus more than 12 hours of ….

RZA reveals first movie poster and image from Man With the Iron Fists

RZA has gone to his official Facebook page to release the first poster and an image from his upcoming martial arts epic film The Man With the Iron Fists. The kung fu practitioner, musician and filmmaker also says that the first trailer for Man With the Iron Fists should hit IGN’s website today as well. ….

Bruce Lee’s epic sci-fi screenplay The Silent Flute being developed through U.S.-China movie fund

THR reports that among China’s National Film Capital announced slate of China-U.S. co-production projects with Chinese cultural elements, will be The Silent Flute, a post-apocalyptic sci-fi epic based on the script co-written by the late martial arts action icon Bruce Lee. National Film Capital set up a Los Angeles division in February, with the intent ….

Burn Notice infographic timeline traces 5 seasons of the television show

Is everyone as excited as I am about tonight’s Burn Notice Season 6 premiere? Well, just ahead of the Burn Notice Season 6 premiere, and in conjunction with the recent DVD release of Burn Notice Season 5 on DVD, the show’s creators have shared a Burn Notice infographic. Check out the infographic below, and watch ….

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Star Trek Sequel coming to IMAX and both shooting with IMAX cameras

IMAX, Paramount Pictures and Lionsgate Films have announced that The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the second film in the popular Hunger Games franchise, will be released in the immersive IMAX format on November 22, 2013. Additionally, the as-yet-untitled-sequel to J.J. Abrams’ 2009 blockbuster Star Trek will be released in IMAX 3D on May 17, 2013. ….