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July 4, 2009
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Ready for more Resident Evil? ShockTillYouDrop.com is reporting that a fourth edition of the video-game based zombie franchise, tentatively titled Resident Evil: Afterlife, is being planned for release on September 17, 2010. No cast or director has been chosen, and although a script has not likely been written, chances are it might take place in Tokyo — since the North American branch of the evil Umbrella Corporation was destroyed in Resident Evil: Extinction. Or it could take place in Alaska, where the caravan in that film was headed in search of a zombie-less haven. Personally, I think the latter would be a cool change of scenery, but as long as Resident Evil: Apocalypse‘s director, Alexander Witt, doesn’t return, I’ll be happy.
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July 2, 2009
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Despite rumors that The Descent‘s Neil Marshall (and earlier, Robert Rodriguez) would direct the next Predator movie, Predators, AICN is now saying that it’s confirmed that the director will in fact be Nimrod Antal. Who, you say? You may know him as the director of the snuff film film Vacancy, whose shortcomings didn’t really have much to do with direction, so I suppose he’s a decent choice (as opposed to a Descent choice, which would’ve been better). Look for the film to hit theaters in July 2010.
Posted by About Horror & Suspense on
July 2, 2009
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Despite rumors that The Descent‘s Neil Marshall (and earlier, Robert Rodriguez) would direct the next Predator movie, Predators, AICN is now saying that it’s confirmed that the director will in fact be Nimrod Antal. Who, you say? You may know him as the director of the snuff film film Vacancy, whose shortcomings didn’t really have much to do with direction, so I suppose he’s a decent choice (as opposed to a Descent choice, which would’ve been better). Look for the film to hit theaters in July 2010.
Posted by About Horror & Suspense on
July 1, 2009
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As the Stepfather remake inches closer (October 16), we get our first look at the trailer, which seems decent enough. Since the original wasn’t really a slasher, this PG-13 treatment from the Prom Night folks doesn’t seem quite as discouraging as that toothless remake (furiously knocking on wood with fingers crossed).
Posted by Paul Puglisi on
July 1, 2009
WORLD HORROR CONVENTION ANNOUNCES TWO NEW GUESTS
Award Winning and Critically Acclaimed Authors Joe R. Lansdale and Brian Keene Join WHC 2011
Austin – June 22 The World Horror Convention Austin is proud to announce the additions of legendary author Joe R. Lansdale and bestselling author Brian Keene to the lineup for its 2011 convention. Lansdale, the master of mojo storytelling, will be taking on the mantle of Toastmaster for the event, while Keene will be in attendance to run an intensive workshop on the business of writing.
“You can’t have a spec-fic convention in Texas without Joe,” said Convention Co-Chair, Lee Thomas. “Well, you could but it would be just plain wrong. He’s iconic. With superlative works in the suspense, science fiction, Western and horror genres, he is a versatile and exceptional craftsman, and we’re honored he’ll be attending.”
Lansdale is the author of more than a dozen novels, including Lost Echoes and Leather Maiden. He has received the British Fantasy Award, the American Mystery Award, the Edgar Award, the Grinzane Cavour Prize for literature, and seven Bram Stoker Awards.
Lansdale joins award-winning authors Sarah Langan and Brian Keene on the WHC 2011 guest list. Special guest Keene’s workshop on the business of writing will be a unique WHC presentation.
“Attendees are going to have their eyes opened,” Nate Southard, Co-Chair
Posted by Paul Puglisi on
July 1, 2009
CHINA MIEVILLE will be making a few appearances around the UK in July and August for his new book THE CITY & THE CITY.
Just got this from Pan, and it’s China Mieville related so it’s only right to note it. Starting July 7th, UK (and surrounding area) fans have a chance to go check out China talk about his latest book The City & the City–the 2009 book to have.
- 7th July - Upstairs at The Pineapple Public House
51 Leverton Street, London , NW5 2NX
- 9th July - The Wapping Project, 7.30pm
The Greenhouse, Wapping Hydraulic Power Station Wapping Wall, London , E1W 3ST
For further information, click here.
- 11th July – Bookmarks Bookshop, 2pm
1 Bloomsbury Street, London , WC1B 3QE
For further information, telephone 020 7637 1848
-16th July - London Literature Festival, 7pm
Level 5 Function Room, Southbank Centre
For further information, click here
-29th & 30th August - Edinburgh International Book Festival
For further information, click here
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June 30, 2009
Let’s face it: Hollywood movie posters have become largely a cookie-cutter affair, as predictable as, well, most Hollywood movies themselves. As this gallery shows, though, when movies hit foreign soil, the local flavor often comes through, reminding us that movie posters can indeed be an art form…for better (Poland’s The Shining, right) or worse (Japan, I’m looking in your direction).
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June 29, 2009
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This week bevy of DVD releases has a distinctly international flavor, featuring films from England, Japan, Australia, Korea and Italy, including efforts from Ringu director Hideo Nakata, Italian icon Lucio Fulci and American cult author Edward Lee — not to mention something called I Know How Many Runs You Scored Last Summer.
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June 28, 2009
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Can a Sci Fi Channel monster movie actually be competent or even, dare I say, good? Sea Beast dares to answer that question with a resounding “I reckon.” Read the details in my review of Sea Beast.
