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If you have a news item you would like to see posted please e-mail it directly to me at almaric@usa.net/.Well guys, it's taken me a while, but I've finally got the message boards up and running. Do me a favor, check them out and let me know what you think.
August 14, 2001
Voting: Do you want to see Violent Shit 4 ???You opinion is wanted and you can win a prize.
For more details check out www.anthroproject.de
Enjoy it!
Andreas Schnaas
***** Atrox Entertainment is proud to announce the upcoming release of their first feature film, "Contamination: Project Resurrection".
In the quiet town of Burgundy Falls, something has gone horribly wrong. A mysterious outbreak has transformed the peaceful citizens into ravenous, flesh-eating zombies. Only a handful of people remain unaffected violent drifter Jack (Ray Boucher), Deputy Alex Winters (Beth Billeck), and local farmers Pete & Roy (Nicklaus Louis, Jeff Sanders). Trapped by the bloodthirsty undead, the group forms an uneasy alliance in order to survive.
What terrors will they be forced to endure as they strive to make it through the night? And what secrets about the outbreak can be learned after the appearance of scientist Marcus Singleton (Drew Corbitt)?
CONTAMINATION: Project Resurrection promises gut-wrenching horror, brutal action, and a healthy dose of dark humor that only the fine folks at ATROX ENTERTAINMENT can provide!
"It seems like there is a zombie renaissance emerging these days," says Contamination writer/director Michael Murphey, "...and we're glad to be able to put our spin on the genre."
The film is set for release on Oct. 30, 2001.
August 12, 2001
Pamela Sutch recently dropped me a line to discuss her new film THE GOSH DARNED MORTGAGE from her new production company Siren Tales. The movie features Pamela, Debbie D., and Tina Krause, and is a play on the silent melodrama classics from the 1920's.You can order the video by visiting SirenTales.com
August 11, 2001
Someone finally has the balls to put out underground horror on DVD and it's those cats at Alternative Cinema. Usually I don't post message board items in the news section, but this one is worth merit.
"Yes, the notorious underground home video label VIDEO OUTLAW is about to release it's first three DVDs - DEMON LUST (Dir. David Goldberg), THE NIGHT DIVIDES THE DAY (Dir. Jeff Burton) and CREMAINS (Dir. Steve Sessions). All are deluxe dual layer DVD9s packed with cool extra stuff.
"Tuesday, September 18 2001 is the rollout date for the (3) VIDEO OUTLAW dvd titles."
Alternative Cinema
Video Outlaw
August 9, 2001
As an independent studio, DEPT.13 is always interested in increasing the world's awareness of the "underground" filmmaking community. Let's face it, with big-league players like Hollywood and, uh... well Hollywood, the more exposure we get the better. This is why I have decided to add a retail section to dept13.com, dedicated to making these low-budget (and some not-so-low-budget) efforts available to you, the viewing public.
We begin with eight controversial and outrageous short films by the immortal Joe Christ (that's right, eight). Buyer beware, they're not for the weak of stomach but definitely a must see.
Thanks for reading! Enjoy the movies!
Sincerely,
DEPT.13
August 7, 2001
Wednesday night will be the second run of four for the pilot episode of Sub Rosa Studios new public access TV show - "The Red Files".
The Red Files deals with a series of bootleg video recordings of evidence from various F.B.I. case files. Each story is told in documentary style, and most cases deal with unexplained supernatural happenings. The series is being overseen by Syracuse filmmaker Ron Bonk ("the vicious Sweet", "Strawberry Estates", and local TV shows "Syracuse City" and "Big City").
The first episode, titled "Red Files #66-10801: Pritchard's Landing", deals with a college student who sets out to shoot a short film based on a legend of a legless ghost - only the legend of the ghost becomes all too real during the course of shooting. It stars Syracuse area residents/actors Dani Gottuso, Dave Boudov, Jerry O'Sullivan, Jessica McGrail and Ron Bonk. It was co-produced by Jerry O'Sullivan ("Gut Pile") and Lloyd Lathrop, co-written by K. Siegfried based upon an idea by David Sammons, and co-produced, co-written and directed by Ron Bonk. Special make-up effects were supplied by John Pinkerton and digital effects by Sub Rosa FX.
"Pritchard's Landing" airs 8/8, 8/15 and 8/22 - which is every Wednesday - at 10pm on Channel 3 in the city and 14 in the suburbs. New episodes will follow monthly, and eventually every two weeks. The second episode, subtitled "1717 Evergreen Terrace", is complete and will first air 8/29. This episode deals with a "Big Brother" reality type game show and a serial killer breaking into their house one night. It stars Jasi Lanier, Lloyd Lathrop, Ed Mastin, Jessica MacGrail and Joseph Romeo. It was produced by Lloyd Lathrop and Ron Bonk and was written and directed by Ron Bonk.
More episodes are currently in the works. For more information on The Red Files TV show, please contact Ron Bonk @ 315-454-5608, or email him at webmaster@b-movie.com
***** LONDON SCREENING ANNOUNCED
"The film is totally mental, totally conveys the vibe of these gigs and the scene, with resplendent claustrophobia and general madness..."
Raven Films, Inc. and Ravenous Pictures are pleased to announce that the first European screening of American Rumble will take place in London at The Lux on October 27, 2001, with an after party and band performances TBA in association with top European music promoter, Adrian Snell.
American Rumble, the concert film/documentary of the unprecedented performances and events of the First NY Big Psychobilly Rumble, which took place during Halloween 2000, depicts a genre of music which has been on the underground for over twenty years as one of the original progeny of the Punk movement.
Filmmakers Kris Wetherholt and Pamela Theodotou will be attending both the screening and after party and will be available to speak about the film. For further information on the film, its participants, or the screening, please visit the following site American Rumble: http://www.ravenworldwide.com/americanRW.htm.
For further information on the venue, please see: http://www.ravenworldwide.com/amLondon.htm
RAVENOUS PICTURES, the avant-garde/documentary division of Raven Films, Inc., a member of the Raven Group of Entertainment Companies, has produced such documentary films Long Black Veil, Cult of the Psychic Fetus and 20 Minutes of Pain, featuring the internationally-known band Cult of the Psychic Fetus and the acclaimed American biker band, Wicked Angel, as well as the filmed portion of the Rave Opera Abaddon which premiered in New York City in 1997. It has also produced music videos for the bands under Raven Films, Inc.'s sister company, Raven Music Group (RMG), including "Heads Will Roll" and the video single "20 Minutes of Pain" for VIVA and MTV Europe, and "She Devil" which was filmed at the infamous club MOTHER in New York City just prior to its closing. American Rumble is Raven Films, Inc./Ravenous Pictures' latest offering.
August 3, 2001
Side Show News - from b-movie.com!
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QUICK NEWS NOTES
*****Recently, Columbia Pictures contacted Sub Rosa Studios about putting a copy and/or poster art of Strawberry Estates in as a prop on the new Men in Black sequel shooting right now. We also sent them Dirty Cop No Donut and The Disappearing Dawn to be included. Look for them when Men in Black II comes out in Summer of 2002 - they will be in one or both of two possible scenes (the scenes shot in May) - a scene in which they are trying to jog Tommy Lee Jones memory in a video store that carries "conspiracy" theory type product, and another in a the bedroom of a kid who has a lot of conspiracy theory type product and is helping the MIB's out. Hopefully we will actually able to see them when they do the final cut of the flick.
Sub Rosa is finalizing an agreement that will land three of our titles on DVD in major retailers like KMart and Walmart, among others. The titles will be announced soon. Six more titles have been accepted and an agreement will be signed for them as well in the coming months.
Also, watch for the Sub Rosa titles to make it back into Tower by the end of 2001. You may also see a few of the "friendlier" titles in Best Buy and Borders.
And last, we cut a deal to send John Russo's "The Majorettes" to Germany (DVD and VHS). Also, Sub Rosa Extreme's second production (title TBA) has been pre-sold to Germany and the UK, and interest is pending from France and Spain.
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PRODUCTION NEWS
*****Sub Rosa Main Offices has been busy with a series of shoots over recent weeks. First, we shot two new short Red Files episodes. The first one, "Pritchard's Landing" was completed and debuted on Syracuse TV this past Wednesday night. The second one, "1717 Evergreen Place", is being edited now and will air the last Wednesday of August. A script is partial done for a third story and an outline has begun on a fourth (they will shoot towards late August early Sept.). Once we have about 90-120 mins worth of segments, the episodes will be compiled into one feature and released.
Sub Rosa Main also hopes to kick pre-production into high gear next week on a horror comedy project. The movie could start shooting as early as late August, and the title will be announced then.
Sub Rosa Blue over saw "Xil's" productions of "Attack of the 40Ft Tall Incredibly Shrinking Women" and "Virtual Voodoo" recently. These two short movies are all shot and Sub Rosa is handling the editing while Xil handles the special effects shots. Both titles have already presold slightly over their budgeted production costs.
Big news from Sub Rosa Midwest... Director Sebastian Cult will take over activities at the Kentucky office while newcomer Marc Elsworth will handle things here in Syracuse. Tim Ritter and Ron Bonk will stay on as producers and still continue to oversee the productions in a lesser degree. Ritter had to clear his schedule to work on "Dirty Cop No Donut 3" and his two novels, and Bonk is busy on the new Red Files productions among other projects. The division has shot and is editing "Slaughtered Starlets" (which secured enough in presales to handle production costs). It also has "Necro Sluts" in pre-production and several other movies on the drawing board.
The Sub Rosa Extreme line, headed by Eric Stanze and Ron Bonk, is near the end of pre-production on their second title. We have secured one overseas investor/co-producer on this flick, which promises to be one of the wildest movies in recent memory. A second and possible third overseas producer may come on board as well. Three more productions will shoot before the end of 2001 from this new division.
From non-Sub Rosa production news:
After Midnight Productions has wrapped "Vampire Playmates". It's described as a custom made production "with lesbian vampires in lacey, somewhat thick white petticoats." The movie is edited and music is being added now.
Piranha Pictures is now in production of its newest film, FIFTH CITY. Written, Produced, and Directed by Eric Thornett - fresh from his triumph 23 HOURS, a cyber/noir thriller that tore up the festival circuit and which was an official 2001 Slamdance selection- this off-beat mix of action, comedy, science fiction and mystery promises to be unlike anything being currently produced in the indie arena. And to top things off, the film features the wildest and most elaborate kung-fu action ever seen in a low-budget film.
John Bowker is deep into production on a sequel to his hit "The Evilmaker". I had more info on this but seemed to have misplaced it
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RELEASE AND PREMIERE NEWS
*****Sub Rosa Main has secured rights to some interesting overseas horror flicks and shorts, which will slowly come out over the rest of 2001. We will also be representing more overseas and U.S. films to major buyers as well in the coming months. We're also working closely with a number of well-known cult filmmakers in effort to help them raise money towards their budgets for some of their currently planned productions. This will be announced publicly as the deals unfold.
Sub Rosa Main is working on covers for "Violent Midget Wrestling" (we might have some interesting release news on this one soon, which will explain the delay), and "Shusterman Levine". "Shatter Dead" comes back out on VHS in about another week.
Sub Rosa DVD is deep into the "Hellcats in High Heels" DVD. The disc really promises to be something special - wait until you see the Menu's alone! DVD's of "Shatter Dead", "Eight Legs to Love You", "Creep", "Vampire Blues" and others start work in mid-August.
Sub Rosa Extreme is working on the artwork for the VHS release of it's first production, "Bizarre Lust of a Sexual Deviant". This is one wild and entertaining flick. It'll be coming out in a sleeve for a full national release.
Sub Rosa Blue is working on covers for Jess Franco's "Vampire Blues" and "Vampire Junction". We're also working on the covers for Aqua Fantasies "Random Acts" and an erotic tale called "Joanna". Wave's "Vampire's Curse" will be re-released as a new special edition and will make it into a sleeve this time for a national release. "Hookers in a Haunted House" will soon get a new cover as well.
Sub Rosa Cult will get back on the test cover for "A Modern Day Western" soon. And "Dead Girl on Film" will get a slightly improved cover and go national around end of 2001.
Sub Rosa Shorts has finished artwork for "Stumped" and will have it on the site soon.
The Sub Rosa Lines are currently seeking kid and family-friendly programming, as well as more documentaries and other special interest titles (of course, we still welcome the usual horror and mayhem titles). If you have anything, please email us back!
In non-Sub Rosa release news:
Whether The Weather Productions presents "VAMPIRE KILLING FOR IDIOTS" (formerly "Dark Angel Vampire Killer"). Come witness the Dallas Premiere of this soon to be Indie Cult Classic at the Medallion Film Festival Saturday July 28th at 10:00pm. Whether the Weather Productions is an Independent Film Company in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas. Headed by Patrick A. Prejusa one of the few pioneering Independent Filipino American filmmakers in Texas. "Vampire Killing For Idiots" was one of the company's first efforts. Shot completely guerrilla style, shooting on street corners, neighborhoods, and backyards through out the Metroplex with no permission and without warning, this movie is an experimental horror adventure with a twist. "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Meets "The Usual Suspects". Don't let the title fool ya. It's not what you think it is. Look for more from this band of Indie Filmmakers including the horror short "LIVING DEAD GIRLS", and the feature length action horror "MIDNIGHT MADNESS", as well as their Midnight Madness Short Film Screenings every Saturday night at midnight right before The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
After Midnight Productions has finished "Crimson Desires", an erotic vampire tale along the lines of their previous vampire flicks "Date with a Vampire" and "Crimson Kisses". Look for it on b-movie.com soon!
Die Hard Dracula Press Release - (Hollywood) -Veteran stunt coordinator/stuntman Peter Horak has joined the ranks of first-time filmmakers with the completion of the horror-spoof, "Die Hard Dracula."
An Ambitious, mini-budgeted updating of the Dracula legend that features flying coffins, a shapeshifting Dracula who flies like Superman, spews lightning from his fingertips when threatened, and keeps a few sexy vamps around the castle. Working with a small crew, the self-financed production benefited from the talents of a number of industry veterans who joined Horak's production team. Director of Photography Mark Morris, with sixteen 35mm features under his belt, co-produced. Co-Star Bruce Glover lent his hand to some of the writing. Glover, with hundreds of TV and film appearances to his credit, including "Chinatown" and that delightfully perverse villain from "Diamonds Are Forever", teams up on-screen with Denny Sachen, the "Bugle Boy " guy, and gorgeous soap opera star Kerry Dustin, for a good natured, blood-sucking battle royale against a Dracula trying to provide his family of brides with new blood. Shot mostly in the Czech Republic, the film takes advantage of large-scale locations seldom seen in a micro-budgeted film...a fifteenth century cathedral, two incredibly ominous castles and the world's largest crypt of skeletons. Writer-director-producer Horak is from the Czech Republic and knew all the spookiest places to shoot. Horak didn't forget his action/stunt roots in producing his first film. Throughout the 70's and 80's he appeared in many popular TV series doing dangerous stunts, and for years was listed in the Guinness Book as the world record-holder for jumping a boat. Die Hard Dracula combines stunts and action with tongue-in-fangs sense of humor. Creating some inventive special effects normally attempted only on high-budget shows, he was able to physically fly a 6' 5", 250 lb Dracula in and out of windows, and fly coffins through the night skies. Computer-generated digital effects were also employed to enhance the supernatural atmosphere as Dracula morphs into various shapes. The filmmakers' philosophy was simple! What the world needs is a new twist on the Dracula legend that makes for great late-night viewing. To do that you need large-breasted vampiresses, a 500 year-old castle, rapings and pillagings, a hilarious bedroom scene, blood dripping, and quotable campy dialogue. The producers goal was to treat the horror/vampire tradition with respect, while giving audiences the same kind of satisfaction that past cult classics have offered...with unexpected twists...juicy enough for a horror fan's collection.
Just announced - a screening of "531" the movie - www.531themovie.com/ - hosted by New York International Indie Film Festival < http://www.nyfilmvideo.com/ >. This New York Screening will be at a venue TBA on September 7th-14th. For more information about the Festival: < filmmfest@aol.com >, (212)-777-7100. For more information about 531, please see the website www.531themovie.com or write to: < rob@531themovie.com > or < deb531themovie@aol.com >. "531" is a psychological drama of the lives of 4 strangers on the edge. The setting of this head on collision, 531 a checker cab.
< http://www.b-movie.com/hof/fest.html >
O.k., so many of you have been waiting, and here it goes - this year's B-Movie Film Fest nominations are as follows:
THE NOMINEES
Best B-Movie - Overall
Lethal Force
Ocean Park
Peroxide Passion
Scrapbook
Third World CopBest B-Movie - Foreign
Middlemen - Canada
Neophytes & Neon Lights - Australia
Tatawo - Spain
X - Japan
100% Arabica - FranceBest B-Movie Director
Lethal Force - Alvin Ecarma
Third World Cop - Chris Browne
Ocean Park - David Warfield
Peroxide Passion - Monty Diamond
Scrapbook - Eric StanzeBest B-Movie Writer (two movies tied for last spot)
Bang - King Jeff
Curtains - Mike Legge
Lethal Force - Alvin Ecarma
Scrapbook - Tommy Biondo
Ocean Park - David Warfield
The Evilmaker - John BowkerBest B-Movie Actor
Lethal Force - Cash Flagg, Jr.
Ocean Park - Kenneth Hughes
Scrapbook - Tommy Biondo
A Moment in Time - Neil Maffin
Third World Cop - Paul CampbellBest B-Movie Actress
A Moment in Time - Annika Petersen
Penis Envy - Regan D'Lyn
Peroxide Passion - Lorri Bagley
Scrapbook - Emily Haack
Tatawo - Mercedes OrtegaBest Supporting B-Movie Actor
Curtains - Mike Legge
Everything Moves Alone - Matt Ford
Lethal Force - Frank Pather
100% Arabica - Mohamed Camara
Ozark Savage - Elliot GrayBest Support B-Movie Actress
Lethal Force - Patricia Williams
Tatawo - Paulina Galvez
Ozark Savage - Nina Mulvany
A Moment in Time - Annica Bevhed
Penis Envy - Charlottle MangumBest B-Movie Photography/Cinematography
Biohazardous
Cremains
Lethal Force
A Moment in Time
The Sandman (by David Teague)Best B-Movie Set Design
Biohazardous
Cremains
Scrapbook
The Sandman (by David Teague)
A Moment in TimeBest B-Movie Editing
Bang
Lethal Force
Ozark Savage
Beware
Third World CopBest B-Movie Music
A Moment in Time
Cremains
Third World Cop
The Murder Men
The American AstronautBest B-Movie Make-up
Biohazardous
Cremains
Lethal Force
Scrapbook
The DamnedBest B-Movie Special Effects
Lethal Force
Ozark Savage
Creatures of the Mist
The Damned
Battlezone MindBest B-Movie Villain
Lethal Force - Cash Flagg, Jr.
Beware - Kevin Brennan
Biohazardous - The Zombies
Carnage Road - Max Cerchi
Scrapbook - Tommy BiondoBest B-Movie Action Sequence
Beware
Biohazardous
Lethal Force
Ozark Savage
Third World CopBest B-Movie Documentary
Aliens of the Sea
Freaks, Glam Gods & Rockstars
Mau Mau Sex Sex
The Last Stand
Too Much BrazilBest B-Movie Short Subject
1061 Knapsack
Bucky McSnead
Generation Lost
Ghost Writers
Interview with the Red Shirts
Olympic Greasy Watermelon
Red Light City
Sway
Trade Day
Zero
Using LillyBest B-Movie Animated Short Subject
Shivalry
Tableau Vivante
Ornaments
Derf the Viking in "The Quest for Happy Hour"
August 1, 2001
DARKWAVE FILMS eNEWS Wedsday, August 1, 2001
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"DANNY DRAVEN" NEW WEBSITE NOW ONLINE!
---------------------------------Over the past month, director Danny Draven has been revamping his website and adding over 300 MB of audio / video / and pictures. This is a completely NEW version with a completely NEW look. Check it out! Includes Witchouse 3 media, student films, reels, trailers, behind the scenes pics and tons more! He'd love to hear your feedback...
http://www.dannydraven.com
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CYBERPUNK STUDIOS CHANGES NAMES
---------------------------------This is to announce that Danny Draven's company CYBERPUNK STUDIOS has officially changed names. We are now know as DARKWAVE FILMS / DARKWAVE PRODUCTIONS.
DARKWAVE FILMS \ PRODUCTIONS
10920 Victory Blvd. Ste. #501
N. Hollywood, CA 91606---------------------------------
WITCHOUSE 3: DEMON FIRE WEBSITE NOW ONLINE!
---------------------------------Check out the new website designed by Darkwave Productions:
http://www.tempevideo.com/w3
ENJOY...
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