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Pride & Prejudice & ZOMBIES (Oh My).....

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."

Everyone is familiar with Jane Austen's classic "Pride and Prejudice". Most of you are aware that a parody was written by Seth Grahame-Smith called "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies". What you may not know is that the book became a "New York Times Best Seller". What you don't know is that they are turning the book into a feature film! (Quirk Classics is also releasing a prequel in 2010) Natalie Portman has been cast (and will apparently produce) as the latest Elizabeth Bennet due out in 2011, distributed by Lionsgate - except this time, her goal is to wipe out the zombie menace. Complete with romance, heartbreak, swordfights, cannibalism, and thousands of zombies - I am officially beyond stoked for this movie!

Who Ya Gonna Call...GhostBusters 3

In a conversation with MTV news Harold Ramis has confirmed a new Ghostbusters movie is in the works. The Original cast is expected to reprise their roles with their characters becoming "sage mentors" to new a new team, in a passing of the proton packs to a new generation of Ghostbusters.
Though the first draft of the script is apparently still in the works, Judd Apatow is signed on as at least a producer so thus far the casting rumors have been hovering around members of the "Apatowverse" Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen being tapped to take up the fight.
Taking into consideration the track records of the parties involved, I believe this will be a worthy sequel/reboot of the franchise and I'm actually enthused about this project coming together.
What do you think?

Jason Vorhees Slashes the Competition

The ever indestructible Jason Vorhees is back slicing and dicing his way to the top of the box office for the weekend beginning on Friday 13th. With an opening 4 day weekend total over $43M, Jason easily slaughters the competition, nearly doubling up on the RomCom He's Just Not That Into You. The real test for this re-imagining will come this weekend based on actual reviews and word of mouth, and without the gimmick of an opening on a holiday weekend corresponding with the film's title.

Ghost Town

"Ghost Town," is a short independent horror film that can be seen online from director Tai Logsdon.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1448886/ghost_town_goes_the_short_distance.html

Rowling vs. Meyer - King decides winner.

Famed horror writer Stephen King has openly critiqued Twilight writer Stephanie Meyer. King who is famous for novels such as "It", "Carrie", "The Stand" and many others has also stated that he appreciates the writing of British author J.k. Rowling who is famous for her Harry Potter novels. Says King, "... Jo Rowling is a terrific writer and Stephanie Meyer can't write worth a darn."

Jason Returns via Friday13th Trailer

NINJAS VS. ZOMBIES - Trailer

My Name Is Bruce

The Chin himself will be appearing in person and doing Q&A at each showing of his new movie My Name is Bruce. B Movie Legend Bruce Campbell is mistaken for his character Ash from the Evil Dead trilogy and forced to fight a real monster in a small town in Oregon. Click here for the My Name Is Bruce calendar.

"In a world..." without Don LaFontaine

Best known as the "Voice-over guy" from movie trailers, and most predominately known for the phrase "In a world where...." Don LaFontaine passed away Monday of complications from a lung-related illness. While the industry now uses others to imitate LaFontaine's work... none will ever quite be as well remembered as Don.

Bring out "The Dead"

It's finally happening - well it could very well be. Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell are seriously considering bringing Evil Dead 4 to life sometime in the near future. And while Campbell isn't as young or as in shape, it almost lends more to the slacker hero that was Ash. Now if they can just find a few moments of spare time in their schedules and lend themselves to this awesomeness, we can all feel better about life. And from there, who knows? I've seen a treatment of "Freddy vs. Jason vs. Ash" and I know that I would be okay with that. And finally, for those real die-hard fans, Evil Dead: The Musical is coming to a close on September 6 in Toronto. So go and get your fill of Candarian Demons before the chance runs out.