‘The Walking Dead’ to Air Black and White Version of Pilot
“The Walking Dead” is about to look more like “Night of the Living Dead.”
AMC is devoting the weekend of July 7-8 to a “Walking Dead” marathon that will include a special black-and-white version of the series pilot, created for fans of “The Walking Dead” comic book.
The marathon, a week before Comic-Con in San Diego, begins at 11:30 a.m. each day and includes all 19 episodes of the zombie drama’s first two seasons. It will also include a special primetime episode of the series’ aftershow, theChris Hardwick-hosted “Talking Dead,” and a look at the upcoming third season of “The Walking Dead.”
Hardwick will introduce each installment from the set of season three in Atlanta.
The weekend will also feature cast interviews and behind-the-scenes footage.
The hour-long “Talking Dead” special on July 8 was shot live in Los Angeles, and will include a scene from season three, interviews with the cast, a tour of the new sets (the prison?) and a look at the props and wardrobe from the new season.
-TheWrap.com
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
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New 'Resident Evil: Retribution' Poster!
This just popped up in my email today, but I didn't recognize the sender, so I offer up my thanks to my mysterious sender!
In 'Resident Evil: Retribution,' Milla Jovovich is back to fight more T-virus outbreaks alongside "newfound allies and familiar friends" that include new and returning cast members such as Boris Kodjoe, Kevin Durand, Michelle Rodriguez, Johann Urb, Bingbing Li, Michelle Rodriguez, Colin Salmon, Sienna Guillory and Oded Fehr.
"The Umbrella Corporation’s deadly T-virus continues to ravage the Earth, transforming the global population into legions of the flesh eating Undead. The human race’s last and only hope, Alice, awakens in the heart of Umbrella's most clandestine operations facility and unveils more of her mysterious past as she delves further into the complex. Without a safe haven, Alice continues to hunt those responsible for the outbreak; a chase that takes her from Tokyo to New York, Washington, D.C. and Moscow, culminating in a mind-blowing revelation that will force her to rethink everything that she once thought to be true. Aided by newfound allies and familiar friends, Alice must fight to survive long enough to escape a hostile world on the brink of oblivion. The countdown has begun."
'Resident Evil: Retribution' arrives in theaters from 14 September 2012!
Synopsis: A Team of Army Special Forces is sent into a secluded secret biological weapons facility. Only to fall prey to the specimens of a Nazi biological warfare experiment, that was recreated by the Army Chemical Corps after World War II. When the chain of command breaks, the soldiers find themselves trapped in a world of the flesh eating zombies, government assassins and the ultimate evil.
This one I can tell ya about without watching as I viewed this one in 2003 when it was released as 'Maplewoods.'
'Maplewoods' was an enjoyable, above average zombie romp featuring our favorite bad guys, (no, not the U.S. Government) Nazi zombies! This is a good one to pick up, but just remember (especially you zombie movie completists, i.e. me) that this has been released under another title, so don't spend your hard earned cash buying this one twice!
OUTPOST 3 IS ON THE WAY!!
Just received the press release for Outpost: Rise of the Spetsnaz (Outpost 3)!
“Content is delighted to announce principal photography has begun today on the third installment of the OUTPOST franchise, THE RISE OF THE SPETNAZ. The film shoots on location in Glasgow and Yorkshire.
Kieran Parker (Outpost, Outpost: Black Sun) directs from a script penned by Rae Brunton (Outpost, Outpost: Black Sun). The cast includes Bryan Larkin (Battleground) as the lead Russian Dolokhov, and James “The Colossus” Thompson – Ultimate Combat World Heavy Weight Champion as The Berserker.
In the third installment of the hit Nazi Zombie action horror movie, Outpost: Rise Of The Spetnaz, we discover the horrifying origins of these supernatural soldiers and see them in ferocious gladiatorial battle against the most ruthless and notorious of all military special forces: the Russian Spetsnaz.
Produced by Arabella Page Croft and Kieran Parker for Black Camel Pictures and Executive Produced by Nigel Thomas from Matador Pictures and Jamie Carmichael from Content, the film is backed by Matador Pictures, Creative Scotland, Creative Film Finances and SWSSC.Producer Arabella Page Croft said: “It’s an exciting time at Black Camel. Kieran is the passionate creative producer behind the OUTPOST world and he has long wanted to tell an origins story. It is a natural progression for him to move behind the camera as director so we are all delighted to support his ambitions”.
Matador’s Nigel Thomas said ‘Matador are delighted to be involved in the third film in the Outpost series and to be working with such a hugely talented team. Making a prequel to the highly successful Outpost and recently completed Outpost: Black Sun provides an exciting opportunity for us to return to this popular zombie Nazi franchise.’
Content’s Jamie Carmichael said: “It’s a fantastic achievement to have created a three film franchise, as that doesn’t happen very often in the UK. It’s a testament to the tenacity of the film makers and the quality and strength of the brand they have created. And it’s great to be a part of it.”
Creative Scotland’s Robbie Allen said: ‘We are very pleased to be supporting this installment of Black Camel’s series of films. Arabella and Kieran’s achievements are a testament to their boundless energy and dedication. With great partners in Matador and Content, this new foray into the evil world of OUTPOST is set to be a significant creative and commercial success.”
Hopefully this one will be as good or better as Outpost 2: Black Sun! Sadly, at this time, Outpost 2 has only been released in Germany and is scheduled to have an August release in the UK! If you have an all region DVD player, then you'll be able to get it, but pay a little more for delivery!
More info as it comes!
WHEN THERE IS NO MORE ROOM IN HELL...THE DEAD WILL WALK...MIAMI.
Thanks to Matt Cloude for the quote!
Resident Evil and the Hollywood Zombie Movie
An evolution of bloody bedfellows.
Capcom's Resident Evil series has changed dramatically from 1996 to 2012, its humble beginnings as a haunted house survival horror increasingly distant in the rear-view mirror. It’s easy to look back on the original as a dusty curio now, but its influence still lingers, even if the series itself has taken an action-orientated turn.
The same goes for the Hollywood zombie movie. When Night of the Living Dead debuted in 1968, George A. Romero introduced the shambling re-animated corpse to the world and built a sense of escalating dread around it. Nowadays, the zombie movie is often a hard-edged thriller featuring fast-paced creatures – rarely is the word ‘zombie’ used anymore - or tongue-in-cheek schlock intended to be watched with a raised eyebrow through a pair of Buddy Holly glasses.
In fact, the recent drought of decent undead cinema leads us to wonder if the genre has temporarily dried up, or perhaps it's just enjoying its affair with the small screen. The Resident Evil series, however, is continuing to reinvent itself in order to stay relevant, sometimes to the chagrin of its fans.
With Resident Evil 6 on the horizon, it's time to take a look at the evolution of both the iconic game series and the zombie film, as bloody bedfellows.
This article contains minor spoilers. And we’re sticking with Resident Evils 1-5 for reasons of sanity and simplicity.
Resident Evil (1996) / Night of the Living Dead (1968) Famously influenced by early ‘survival horror’ games such as Alone in the Dark and Sweet Home, Shinji Mikami’s Resident Evil also shares many similarities with Romero’s Night of the Living Dead. An emphasis on escape over combat and survival on limited resources is typical of both, as is the ‘shambling’ zombie. Both are eerily quiet experiences, a nervous mixture of sudden shocks and quiet dread of what could be behind the next door.
Ultimately, both impacted the genres in which they were working in irrevocably – Living Dead serving to popularize the zombie in cinema, while Resident Evil ushered survival horror into the mainstream.
Resident Evil 2 (1998) / Dawn of the Dead (1978) While Resident Evil 2 may not have been as influential, it succeeded in perfecting its predecessor’s formula. The same can be said for Romero’s 1979 sequel, a bloodier affair with significantly more bite. By taking the scares ‘out of the house,’ Resident Evil 2 and Dawn of the Dead serve up a potent array of unique moments. Resident Evil had ‘lickers,’ giant crocodiles and dogs in the sewers, while Dawn of the Dead had an entire mall to soak pulpy red.
Today, Resident Evil 2 and Dawn of the Dead are considered classics, their critical and commercial success cementing the longevity of their franchises. It is only in the brains department that the pair part ways – Dawn of the Dead is a successful allegory on consumerism, whereas Resident Evil 2 retains that dunderheaded charm so particular to the series.
Resident Evil 3: Nemesis (1999) / Evil Dead II (1987) Okay, this was a tough one. Resident Evil 3: Nemesis never really felt like a 'proper' sequel - perhaps because it was never intended to be. Originally pitched by Capcom as a side-quest story, Nemesis focused on Jill Valentine, leading up to the events of Resident Evil 2. It was a limited exclusivity deal with Sony that demanded the numerical title, despite the ongoing production of Resident Evil: Code Veronica, who many consider to be the purer sequel.
Sam Raimi's Evil Dead II, while not a zombie movie in the classic sense (bear with me), built upon the foundations of the original Evil Dead with only cosmetic additions. Set in the same cabin a few hours after the events of Evil Dead, number two was essentially a remake, defining itself by a schlockier tone and an upping of bloody ante. Like Nemesis, it plays like a '0.5,' bridging the gap between its predecessor and a vastly divergent sequel.
It's a stretch, but hey, it's creative.
Resident Evil 4 (2005) / Dawn of the Dead (2004) With a new over the shoulder perspective and emphasis on fight over flight, Resident Evil 4 was a thrill to play. It did, however, remove much of what had become so typical of the series, and indeed, typical of survival horror in general. No longer were we crippled by sluggish controls or a scarcity of bullets; new precision aiming and (relatively) plentiful ammo meant Leon Kennedy had a glut of ways in which to dispatch his foes. It was a resounding success, Pandora's box had been opened, and the genre never fully recovered.
Zack Snyder's 2004 Dawn of the Dead remake pumped similar adrenaline into the zombie genre. With its alt metal soundtrack, sprinting zombies and frenetic action, the remake hurtled zombies into, somewhat ironically, the video game era. For better or worse.
Resident Evil 5 (2009)/Diary of The Dead (2007) While Romero’s found footage-style Diary of the Dead may not share obvious similarities with Resident Evil 5, both did one thing extremely well: divide their audience. A dedicated audience of fans will flock to anything Romero directs, but Diary’s meditative tone and lack of any real scares lead some fans to question his authoritative grasp on his own genre.
Resident Evil 5 had similar speed bumps to overcome; after the triumphant 4, it was a predictably anticlimactic entry into the series’ catalog. Criticism was leveled at the addition of a chatty partner and the brute power of Chris Redfield, stripping the game of the tension the series was renowned for. Both Diary and Resident Evil 5 were ambitious entries - successful in many ways - yet ultimately burdened by their own legacies.
IGN.com
FIRST THE MIAMI ZOMBIE, NOW AN AIRBORNE ZOMBIE VIRUS? IS FLORIDA "GROUND ZERO?" (PART 2)
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Zombie Apocalypse Begins In Florida
The Miami Zombie was only the end of an escalation.
May 17th, 2012
Posted
In Hollywood, Florida twelve students and two teachers break out into a rash at MacArthur High School. HazMat is brought in but no cause of the outbreak is found. A video on Huffington Post on the story seems to have been taken down.
The Florida Public Health and Medical Department arrived at the school alongside fire departments. Those affected showered in an area set up outside the school before being transported in a plastic-lined school bus to Memorial Regional Hospital, reports the Miami Herald, where they walked through two inflatable halls by gender, showered again, and placed their clothing in orange bags.
May 19th, 2012
A still unknown chemical is released into the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Three TSA agents and two passengers are taken to the emergency room with respiratory problems.
Lauderdale Lakes Middle school, approximately 15 miles from MacArthur High, is put on lock down and HazMat called in when two students and a science teacher come down with mysterious red rashes.
A passenger aboard American Airlines flight 320 becomes disoriented upon landing in Miami, ignores flight crew instructions to remain in his seat and rushes the front of the plane before being subdued by fellow passengers. The man had no prior known history of violence.
HazMat is called in for bus passengers headed to Minneola Charter Elementary in Minneola, Florida when 27 children and adults complain of not feeling well. Household cleaner used on the bus is blamed but all parties are still decontaminated with hoses by officials.
An anesthesiologist is pulled over on the Central Florida Greenway by highway patrol for erratic driving. After failing a sobriety test, the doctor is placed into the back of a cop car where he becomes agitated and enraged, banging his head against the inside of the car until he bleeds and ends up spitting an entire mouthful of blood into the face of the arresting officer.
On the MacArthur Causeway, 20 miles from where the mysterious rashes appeared on students less than two weeks before, a man is attacked and partially EATEN by a drug addict. When approached by police, the attacker merely growls and continues his grisly meal. Authorities end up unloading half a clip into the man before he falls dead the ground. The victim is still unconscious.
FIRST THE MIAMI ZOMBIE, NOW AN AIRBORNE ZOMBIE VIRUS? IS FLORIDA "GROUND ZERO?"
McArthur High School HazMat Situation: Students, Teachers Decontaminated After Breaking Out In Rash
Posted: 05/16/2012 2:27 pm
Twelve students and 2 teachers at McArthur High School in Hollywood are being treated in a hospital decontamination area after breaking out in mysterious rashes -- a scare that saw a school building evacuated and a HazMat team arrive to investigate.
The itch began when a class of 21 students was walking from one classroom to another and almost all of them starting developing itchy rashes and hives inside a reading room, reports CBS Miami.
The Florida Public Health and Medical Department arrived at the school alongside fire departments. Those affected showered in an area set up outside the school before being transported in a plastic-lined school bus to Memorial Regional Hospital, reports the Miami Herald, where they walked through two inflatable halls by gender, showered again, and placed their clothing in orange bags.
Nadine Drew, spokeswoman for Broward County Schools, told HuffPost Miami that the last she spoke with the hospital, "everyone was considered stable" and that they had determined that this was not an infectious condition. Other than the itching rash, the group did not have any other symptoms.
What caused the rash is still a mystery, Drew said, as HazMat did not find anything suspicious in the school and gave it the all clear. Students who shared a building, but not the reading room, with the affected students were confined in the school gym and the rest of the day continued as usual.
As an extra precaution, the school has hired a team to conduct a thorough cleaning of the entire school this evening, especially the classrooms where the rashes occurred.
"There’s absolutely no answer," Drew told HuffPost Miami. "Nothing has surfaced and nothing has been identified for having been the cause for this. That’s still questionable."
This is not the kind of Tweet you want to see from a feed that describes itself as "an automated Twitter feed provided by the Illini-Alert System" that is "not actively monitored by a human being." In essence, we have a robot reporting to us that some kind of hazardous material -- what, we don't know and can't discover -- has been released within a biotechnology research center. The Institute for Genomic Biology has a wide variety of research programs including stuff like "host-microbe systems."
For 52 minutes, that was all the information that was available. Then, two tweets came in fairly quick succession. The first said that the "spill" was "contained within the building." The second said that the building had been safely evacuated and "The fire department is on scene."
We still don't know what happened, though I'm pretty sure that this will turn out to be a routine situation. (Not 100 percent: I called the campus police and they said they had "no more information" than what went out on the alert system.) BUT, whoa, this really sounds like the opening line of an updated version of the post-apocalyptic novel World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War or a plot point in Colson Whitehead's Zone One. There's something chilling about, "Escape area if able to do so." Escape? From what? And why wouldn't I be able to? WHATS HAPPENING?!?!
Ok, sorry. Carry on. I'm sure zombies aren't closing in on Chicago or anywhere else.
http://www.theatlantic.com/
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012
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Look at everything you get! Disc One - U.S Theatrical VersionWidescreen Presentation (1.85 :1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs Audio Commentary with Writer/Director George A. Romero, Make-Up Effects Creator Tom Savini, and Assistant Director Chris Romero. Theatrical Trailers TV Spots Radio Spots Poster & Advertising Gallery George A. Romero Bio Comic Book Preview Disc Two - Extended Version Audio Commentary with Producer Richard P. Rubinstein. Monroeville Mall Commercial Behind-the-Scenes Photo Gallery Memorabilia Gallery Production Stills Disc Three - European Version Audio Commentary with actors David Emge, Ken Foree, Scott H. Reiniger and Gaylen Ross International Theatrical Trailers U.K. TV Spots International Lobby Card Gallery International Poster & Advertising Gallery International Pressbook Gallery Home Video & Soundtrack Artwork Dario Argento Bio Disc Four - Documentaries Roy Frumkes' "Document of the Dead"-The original documentary filmed during the making of "Dawn of the Dead" by Filmmaker Roy Frumkes "The Dead Will Walk", an all-new documentary featuring interviews with cast and crew members Claudio Argento, Dario Argento, Pat Buba, Tony Buba, Zilla Clinton, David Crawford, David Early, David Emge, Ken Foree, Michael Gornick, John Harrison, Clayton Hill, Sharon Ceccatti-Hill, Jim Krut, Leonard Lies, Scott H. Reiniger, Chris Romero, George A. Romero, Gaylen Ross, Tom Savini, and Claudio Simonetti On-Set Home Movies with Audio Commentary from Zombie Extra Robert Langer Monroeville Mall Tour with Actor Ken Foree
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Monday, May 28, 2012
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Synopsis: A young TV reporter and her cameraman cover the night shift at the local fire station. Receiving a call from an old lady trapped in her apartment, they follow emergency workers to her building to hear horrifying screams -- which begin a long nightmare and a uniquely dramatic TV report.
Synopsis: The action continues from[Rec], with the medical officer and a SWAT team outfitted with video cameras are sent into the sealed off apartment to control the situation.
Man Killed After Eating Another Man's Face: Zombie Apocalypse?
One man is dead and another hospitalized after a bizarre assault off Miami's MacArthur Causeway reportedly forced a police officer to open fire.
City of Miami police say the incident began Saturday afternoon about 2 p.m. when an officer responded to reports of 2 men fighting in the bike path of the Biscayne Boulevard exit ramp, alongside the Miami Herald's parking garage. There, according to the Herald, the officer observed a naked man eating another man's face:
The officer...approached and saw that the naked man was actually chewing the other man's head, according to witnesses. The officer ordered the naked man to back away, and when he continued the assault, the officer shot him.
The attacker continued to eat the man, despite being shot, forcing the officer to continue firing. Witnesses said they heard at least a half dozen shots.
CBS Miami reports that police sources said that the victim had “virtually no face” and wasn’t even recognizable.
The naked man was shot dead, and the victim was taken to the hospital. There are no reports on the state of the victim.
So far, the naked man, the victim, nor the officer have been identified from the incident.
Man Eats Man's Face: Zombie?
ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE: Crazed Naked Guy Eats Man's Face
