There’s this guy, named Brock Cooper, who is a real zombie enthusiast. In fact, he’s got a blog dedicated to the subject at zombietheater.wordpress.com. I stopped by today to check it out. If you can overlook the typos and misspellings, you will find his post to be quite well written and entertaining. I read a […]
The Fantasia International Genre Film Festival is scheduled for July 16 – August 3 this year in Montreal, Canada. It features a wide selection of science fiction, fantasy and horror films from around the world, including Hong Kong, Denmark, Thailand, New Zealand, Canada, Japan and more. To view trailers, visit divertissement.sympatico.msn.ca/Cinema/Fantasia/bandes-annonces_A-E (Note: the website is […]
“Ron Silver died peacefully in his sleep with his family around him early Sunday morning” in New York City, Robin Bronk, executive director of the Creative Coalition, which Silver helped found, told the Associated Press. “He had been fighting esophageal cancer for two years.” I noticed the news because I’ve always kinda had a crush […]
Chiller Theatre, a convention held in Parsippany, NJ, and focused on toys, models and film, looks like it has an amazing roster of guests this year. Some of my favs include: Micky Dolenz — I’m a big Monkees fan! Charles Cyphers — character actor who’s been in several great genre shows, include Buffy the Vampire […]
The Hyaena Gallery in Burbank, Calif., is showing the work of Ted Von Heiland, mixed media master, now through March 15. Her Last Kiss Goodbyeby Ted Von Heiland “Pulling heavily from the realms of anime and science fiction, his mixed media sculptures have both an emotional and a playful side to them. He takes the […]
Considered the biggest fan of science fiction, fantasy and horror, Forrest J. Ackerman, 92, died on Dec. 4, 2008. Tributes to him have been paid in both print and online and now Profiles in History has joined American Cinematheque for a tribute to him at the Egyptian Theatre, in Hollywood, Calif., on Sunday, March 8. […]
The biggest gathering of science fiction, fantasy and horror fans in the U.K., Eastercon, will be held in Bradford, England, April 10 – 13. Eastercon LX is the 60th British National Science Fiction Convention and will feature guest author Eoin Colfer, primarily known for his children’s adventure series Artemis Fowl, but recently tasked step into […]
The all-new Monster Mansion at Six Flags Over Georgia is set to open in May with a whole new storyline, new characters and interactive elements. Formerly Monster Plantation, this iconic ride will have its own merchandise store where guests may purchase Monster Plantation and Monster Mansion items as well as take a trip through the […]
“Thirty dollars will barely cover dinner and movie, but invested wisely it can provide three full days (March 13-15) of entertainment at the Dallas convention ‘All-Con’.” So starts the press release promoting this year’s mish-mash convention that incorporates the interests of science fiction, fantasy, anime, costuming, gaming, robotics, roller derby, and art communities. Attending celebrities […]
Props from Universal Pictures’ Oscar nominated, Hellboy II: The Golden Army will be on display at Universal Studios Hollywood’s The Universal Experience: Behind the Scenes of Universal Pictures, a movie-themed attraction designed to put the magic of Hollywood within arms reach of guests, beginning today. If you’re a fan of Guillermo del Toro’s sequel, which […]