Archive for August, 2007
Posted by Tim on
August 7, 2007
Rats! Rodent Problem Plagues Stadium
(Thanks to AP)
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 5) - Angels in the outfield, rodents in the concession stand.
County health officials say they’re stepping up enforcement at Angel Stadium, where they’ve found 118 vermin violations at stadium kiosks and restaurants over the last 2 1/2 years. That’s a far worse record than Southern California’s other two major-league ballparks.
Local health officials have decided to step up enforcement at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. They have recorded 118 vermin violations at kiosks and restaurants at the ballpark in the past 2 1/2 years.
Pest Problem
In the 412 inspections of Angel Stadium food venues since 2005, 25 percent turned up rodent violations.
Thirty-three of those reports represent “major” violations, in which “rodent activity” was observed by health inspectors in a “critical area” of 18 stadium food venues, the Orange County Register reported Sunday.
In the 412 routine inspections of Angel Stadium food venues conducted by the county Health Care Agency since 2005, vermin violations were found 25 percent of the time.
“We realize we have an issue at Angel Stadium,” said Richard Sanchez, the agency’s director of environmental health. “We’re stepping up enforcement.”
In about the same period, San Diego’s Petco Park had two vermin violations and Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles had seven, the Register reported, citing records.
Tim Mead, vice president of communications for the Angels, blamed the infestation on heavy rains in 2005 that contributed to an increase in the rodent population.
“That’s a generalization, not an excuse,” he said. “I’m not here to offer excuses. We’re here to strive for perfection.”
The stadium agreed to step up pest-control efforts at a March 2006 hearing with health care officials, but 80 of the violations, and 15 of the major ones, were spotted after that hearing. So far this year there have been two major incidences of vermin, one forcing the temporary closure of the Angelitos Terrace restaurant.
Mike McKay, stadium director of facilities services, said discarded food and unwashed dishes sometimes sit for up to 12 hours. Whether it’s a day game or a night game, maintenance crews begin cleaning around 5 a.m. the next day, he said.
“It’s a matter of sanity,” he said. “This group of people get shifted around a lot. It’s hard to find people to do that on a consistent basis.”
At Petco Park, crews begin cleaning as soon as the fans clear out, said Ben Coughlin, a spokesman for the Padres’ stadium.
Posted by Tim on
August 7, 2007
BAD REPUTATION finally hits DVD today! You can find it at Blockbuster, Best Buy, etc., or put it in your Netflix and Blockbuster Online queues!
And…
…if you buy it at Dark Delicacies or order it from their website www.darkdel.com you can get your DVD signed by the cast this Saturday:
BAD REPUTATION DVD signing
2:00 pm, Saturday, August 11
Dark Delicacies
4213 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91505
www.darkdel.com
and/or…
On Sunday see the movie on a huge screen at the American Cinematheque’s annual fantasy, horror, and sci-fi festival! The cast and crew will be on hand for a Q&A after the screening:
BAD REPUTATION screening (with cast & crew Q&A to follow)
4:30 pm
Sunday, August 12
The Aero Theatre
1328 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
www.americancinematheque.com
Hope to see you this weekend!!!!
Posted by Tim on
August 7, 2007
( Thanks to Robert Elkins)
COME SEE BACKWOODS 2 AT FRIGHT NIGHT…
SUPPORT INDEPENDENT HORROR AND SEE BACKWOODS 2: THE REVENGE OF CALEB… AUG. 18TH 2007 IN LOUISVILLE KY AT THE BACKWOODS 2:
THE REVENGE OF CALEB
FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST!!!!!
Nearly a year after “THE HELL-BILLY MURDERSâ€, the killing starts again.
A broken down bus strands high school students on a deserted road in the BACKWOODS.
Deformed killer, CALEB hunts the class in the surrounding woods.
As if an unstoppable killer with an arsenal of farm implements was not bad enough, ELI, HILL-BILLY SNUFF FILMMAKER, is also hunting the woods with torture on his mind and his sights on the student bodies.
BACKWOODS2:THE REVENGE OF CALEB:A FIELD TRIP STRAIGHT TO HELL!
Posted by Tim on
August 7, 2007
Wanna have your business, studio or software featured on our main poster this season? If so, now is the time to get in touch with us!
Friday, August 10th, is the last day we’ll be able to sign up sponsors & partners wanting their logos displayed on our main artwork this season.
visit:
http://www.eeriehorrorfilmfestival.com/sponsorship_home.html
for our 2007 Sponsorship levels.
For more information, please contact our Marketing Director, Vincent Steffanelli:
LAN_EMAIL_SUBS.
A million thanks!
=Rev Greg=
Posted by Tim on
August 7, 2007
Gross Movie Reviews #96
By Tim Gross
Night of the Comet (DVD) – Just like “The Monster Squadâ€, over twenty years later we the horror fans finally get a DVD release of this cult classic about a comet that passes by earth and kills or mutates anybody that wasn’t in a steel box. A couple valley girls survive and the hope of the world is in their hands. Fun movie to watch but big problem with the DVD, no freakin extras… I still give it 4 stars.
Primeval (DVD) – A big budget killer crocodile film set in Africa about American journalists trying to get the story on the big killer croc. Problem with this big budget ‘animal attacks’ film is it plays out more like a low budget Sci-fi Channel Saturday Night flick with lots of CGI gore. Want a real killer animal film, “Day of the Animals†or “Alligator†are classics, I give this one 2 stars.
300 (DVD) – Frank Miller’s vision of the myth of 300 Spartans taking on the world when they are threaten with slavery! Right to the point, it is one kick ass violent fantasy film that needs to be watched over and over! I give it 4 stars.
The Host (DVD) – A kick ass sea monster is attacking people near a river in Korea. Should have been a great film but almost sucked the life out of me with its long, drawn out, and useless storyline of the family that overshadows one of the best looking sea monsters for a horror film in years. I advise just watching the parts with the monster, I give it 1 ½ stars.
Zodiac (DVD) – A two and half hour film that chronicles the lives of the reporters and policemen investigating the mysterious “Zodiac killer†and how it affected their lives and who is believed to be the mysterious serial killer that was never caught. The film is just brilliant and well acted as it just sucks you into the timeline of when the killings happen and what was the aftermath at the time of when San Francisco was stricken with fear! One of the best films of 2007, as I give it 4 stars.
Bram Stoker’s Way of the Vampire (DVD/Sci-Fi Channel) – A pile of crap, plain and simple. I give it 0 stars.
Insaniac (DVD) – A bad film about a woman trying to recover lost memories to help her with the present, otherwise it was a big pile of donkey shit! I give it 0 stars.
Last House on Hell St. (DVD) – A horrible film about possession, on a budget of about $6.32. What do you think? I give it 0 stars.
When Shadows Lie Darkest (DVD) – A short film about a man who is losing his mind and doesn’t know who is killing everyone around him. I give it 1 star. You can find more about this film at www.fearfilm.com .
Blackout (DVD) – A 44 minute film about a ghost seeking revenge. It has a weak storyline but some gore, excellent soundtrack and above average acting on a no budget. I give it 2 ½ stars and you can find at www.fearfilm.com .
The Seekers (DVD) – A low budget rip off of “The Ring†in some ways where a VHS tape is played and people die with a twist connected to it. Lots of topless women and gore keep me from slitting my wrists while watching this weak 77 minute movie. I give it 3 stars for the boobies and blood, but 1 ½ stars overall! You can find out more at www.pipedreament.com .
Any comments or questions please send to: LAN_EMAIL_SUBS or www.myspace.com/slasherfilmfan , plus you can also find my two horror movie review books, “Gross Movie Reviews Volume One and Twoâ€. They are available at: www.lulu.com and www.amazon.com . You can also find them at Monroeville Borders, NDC in Century III Mall, and Incredibly Strange Video. You can find other things from me at www.bastardsofhorror.com , www.bloodtypeonline.com , and in the movie review section of Ultra Violent magazine (www.uvmagazine.com). Remember folks if you are renting from Blockbuster you are not renting from the best! Support your local independent video store! It will keep horror alive………
Posted by Tim on
August 6, 2007
Hi everyone,
I figured that since I have many events coming up (such as concerts, film releases, promo appearances), I thought I would fill you all in on more details on the shows, projects, and some of the amazing people I am having the privelege of working with.
As far as the music is concerned the info is as follows:
The first musical concert will be The Greater Cleveland Gallaria and Arts Festival with SPARX Gallery Hop on September 15 and 16. It will take place at The Gallaria at Erieview. For more info either go to my website at http://www.tiffany-apan.com/appearances.html or go to the North Coast Promo website at http://www.northcoastpromo.com You can also take a peek at the venue and location at http://www.gallariaaterieview.com
The second one will be The Harvest Moon Coffeehouse on September 23 at the Bryn Mawr Church of Christ basement. This event is an annual event for Fall Harvest. The mastermind behind the event is Chuck Owsten who is not only the minister of this church but also a talented and accomplished musician. He has 40 years in the industry and has been inducted into the Rockabilly Hall of Fame. He has played on various albums and has recorded some of his own and with his band, Bonfire Night as well as plays and tours periodically. Each year Chuck invites his musician friends to play at this funfilled event. It is said that they serve a cider that is “colder than an executioner’s heart.” It is a chance for people both in and out of the church to gather and enjoy coffee and fall inspired beverages, refreshments and some great music! The lineup as I know it includes Chuck Owsten and the accoustic band Dead Man’s Shilling, myself, Vequinox, and Scott Helland and his band of traveling gypsy nomads. I am very happy to be part of this event with a great lineup of artists and hope for many more shows with Chuck. For more info on Chuck Owsten and his musical acts, go to the following links:
http://www.myspace.com/bonfirenightmusic
http://www.myspace.com/chuckowsten
http://www.shogem.co.uk/chuck/index.htm
There is also another gig set for August 2, 2008 at the Indie Filmworkers Banquet in Cleveland/Independance, Ohio. More info on that as it is given to me.
There will also be concerts set up through Mordant Productions. Mordant Productions is run by Joe Pressley, a good friend of mine. They’ve brought in acts such as Bella Morte, Voltaire, Attrition and others. More info on shows through them will be posted as info is given to me.
We are also in the process of aquiring distribution deals of the “Poet” album with Borders and other stores. There also may be performances/CD signings at these stores and our friends in Cleveland have brought up the idea for a CD release party in the Cleveland area.
As far as some of the masterminds behind the music I do, I write most of the lyrics and melodies and I’m brushing up on my piano skills so I can accompany myself at shows. But, all the writing and arrangement of the music is done by Jason English. Jason has 23 years of experience playing in rock, southern rock, and heavy metal bands (I am now challenging him with classical musc :P). His previous bands include Related Force, Charmed by Cherries and Society of Sound. While he can play bass, keyboards, and drums he is most noted for his talent in guitar playing. Jason has also scored films (”Meat For Satan’s Ice Box” being one). He is about to co score the soundtrack to the upcoming “LaFemme Bond” with Pinpoint Productions. There will soon be more info on Jason on a new upcoming website.
Another person who has been a tremendous help with the music is Mark Kapsha. Mark also has many years of playing music behind him. Some of his previous bands include Sporting Woodrow and Society of Sound. He is now with the newly formed The Badheadz. He also does consultant work for the band, Weathered Soul. On top of that he is also an accomplished graphic designer and is excellent with photography and video as well. He has participated in the mixing and engineering of some of the songs on the “Poet” album and will be doing the photography for the “Poet” album cover. He is also contributing to the design of Tiffany Apan shirts and possibly other merchandise. For more info visit http://www.myspace.com/kapsha or http://www.myspace.com/thebadheadz
As for film, I have projects “Winslowe Asylum” and “Heavy Mental” being released this year. “Winslow Asylum” is written and directed by Greg Laudermilt of Dark Wind Woods Productions. “Winslow” is set for theatrical release in October and the world premiere at the Lincoln Theatre in Cleveland Ohio. Greg and his company have had good media coverage in the Ohio state. Their first short film “Dark Wind Woods” was given 3 out of 4 stars by Tim Gross in Gross Movie Reviews Volume 1. It has also been played at film conventions such as Twisted Nightmare and Dark Xmas. I have also been asked about “Winslow” in my interviews with Deadpit Radio, Racks and Razors, Mike’s Insane Plan, and Search My Trash. The teasers for “Winslow” were played at the Indie Film Gathering this passed weekend. Greg has also done interivews with Ohio newspapers and film websites. In this film, I play Sadie Rae; a mental patient with a very interesting and tragic story.
In “Heavy Mental,” I play a news reporter who covers the Detroit murders. It is by Silver Bullet Pictures. This is a company with a rising fanbase. They are a company based in Detroit, Michigan. For more info, visit http://www.silverbulletpictures.com
Jason and I will also be participating in a documentary on the film industry based on online radio websites, particularly Deadpit Radio. The documentary will be titled “Into the Pitt.” It will be filmed by Jim Bett Jr. and Jason and I will be interviewed for it at the Fright Night Film Festival in Lousiville Kentucky.
We are also working on the “Ghost” music video with DEG Photo Design/Pinpoint Productions in addition to working with them on “LaFemme Bond.” “La Femme Bond” also stars Joni Gomez and Robyn Griggs.
Well, that is some more info on some of the events, projects, and people I work with.
Posted by Tim on
August 6, 2007
For more details and info goto:
www.frightnightfilmfest.com
Here is the list of activities for the three days:
Friday:
4:00pm Festival Opens to VIP’s
4:30 pm Festival Opens to
the General Public.
9:00 pm Vendor Hall Closes
9:30 pm Kickoff Party at Coyote’s party ends ???
Saturday:
9:30 Vendor Hall Opens to VIP’s
10:00 am Vendor Hall Opens to the General Public
6:00 pm Vendor Hall Closes
6:15 Film Festival Begins
3 Screening Rooms
12:15 Film Festival Ends
SUNDAY:
10:00 Vendor Hall Opens To Everyone
3:00 pm Seminars Begin
5:00 pm Vendor Hall Closes
6:00 pm Seminars End
7:30 pm Awards Banquet
The banquet is a first come
first serve ticket admission.
Only 150 people allowed.
It will end at roughly 9:30 pm
Track A Seminars
Sunday
3:00 pm Scream Queens Unleashed
Tiffany Shepis, Lennox Miller, Tiffany Apan, Elska Mccain divulge
what it takes to be a Scream Queen in todays movies.
3:30 pm Horror Icons Unmasked
Kane Hodder, Gunnar Hansen, John Dugan, Tony Moran, Bill Johnson
reveal the shit they’ve had to endure wearing the makeup and portraying the Icon’s that scared the shit out of us.
4:30 pm Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reunion Panel
For the First time Ever in the Midsouth the Original Texas Crew will
Talk About their experience. Don’t Miss This
5:30 pm How to Hire a Name Actor/Actress and
Why? Did you know there are quite a few well known actors and
actresses you can hire for less then you might think? Did you know
that one name celebrity in your movie could make all the difference in
distribution? Look at the movies that sell better with names. Don’t
reinvent the wheel hire them.
6:30 pm Seminars Closed
Here’s the list Films that made it into the film festival:
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS FOR THE 2007 FRIGHT NIGHT FILM FEST
These are the Films chosen and handed in by the July 28 deadline. Some films are be reviewed that were postmarked by the July 28 deadline. Their may be additions. Check back soon.
Full Length Films
The 3rd Floor, Steve Hudgins - Tom Dolan - Adam Gilliam, 103 minutes
Chasing Darkness, Jason Hull, 1:40 *?*
Scrap Book, Eric Stanze, 95 minutes
Dead Moon Rising, Mark E. Poole, 92 minutes
The Diary Killings, Richard Collins, 92 minutes
9 Lives of Mara, Balaji K. Kumar, 90 minutes
Horrors of War, Peter John Ross & John Whitney, 90 minutes
Zombie Cult Massacre, Jeff Dunn, 90 minutes
Salvation, J. A. Steel, 86 minutes
Coons! Night of the Bandits of the Night, Travis Irvine, 82 minutes
Hell’s Blanket, Tony Wilson, 71 minutes
Sons of Perdition, Richard Chandler, 67 minutes
Lamb to the Slaughter, Jake Topkis, 31 minutes
Thong Girl 3: Revenge of the Dark Widow, Glen Wiess, 73 min
Short Films
Cannibal Flesh Riot!, Gris Grimly, 29 minutes
W. O. R. M. - World Wide Organic Replicating Molecule, 28:04
A Thousand Words : Bloodline, J. Michael Lewis & Jerod Brennen,
25:07
Bad Dreams, Annezi Gelbard & Fanju Njie *?*, 25 minutes
Burial Party, Joseph Dodge, 25 minutes
Back Roads, David Gooslin , 21:45
Fast Forward, Jason Holler, 16 minutes
Crime or Punishment, Igori Kamoevi, 13 minutes
Café at the Crossroads, Patrick Rea, 13 minutes
Merriman’s Circle, Patrick Rea, 13 minutes
Zero the Counter, Patrick Rea, 13 minutes
A Dark and Lonely Knife, Kelly Marcott, 12 minutes
Recently Deceased, Chris McInroy, 11:55
Patience, Daniel L. Frazier, 11:30
Casting Call, Gary Lynch, 10 minutes
Peek A Boo, Kelly Marcott, 9 minutes
Emergency Preparedness, Patrick Rea, 9 minutes
Woman’s Intuition, Patrick Rea, 8 minutes
The Keyboardist, Jake Fyfe, 7:00 minutes
Two Shots, Brian Wier, 7:08 minutes
The Hand, David Lilley / Stephen Gray, 7 minutes
The Guardian, Aaron Marshall, 6:15 minutes
Presque Isle, John D. Reilly, 2:10 *?*
Vergels Dream, Troy H. King,
One Head is Better Than Juan, William Cothron, 29minutes and 29 secs
Escape from Hell, James I. Spaulding, 18minutes and 5 secs.
A Bathory Desire, Lisa Coffelt, 13 minutes and 34 secs.
Posted by Tim on
August 6, 2007
Check out our 2007 and “Behind the Screams” photo albums for a few new shots from the ScareHouse!
Don’t forget that we are still looking for Pittsburgh actors and make-up artists to fill paid positions during the month of October. This is your chance to terrify thousands of people … and get paid for it!
Auditions and interviews will be held in August and September. All employees must be at least 18 years of age, and able to work for the entire production (Thursdays through Sunday evenings, September 28th to October 28th)
Resumes and/or portfolio information can be sent to
LAN_EMAIL_SUBS
or to:
Undead Productions
PO BOX 101713
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
You may also call 412-781-5885 to schedule an interview or with any questions.
Posted by Tim on
August 6, 2007
(Thanks to Scott Goldberg)
Scott Goldberg won the award for “Best Producer” at the 2007 Pocono Mountains Film Festival. A 17-minute short version of “Dying for Change” was entered into the festival and featured the “We Are Change” segment. The documentary will feature various organizations who try to make a difference in todays society.
Posted by Charlie on
August 6, 2007
Here is the official word from the HorrorHound guys -
The Legendary John Landis will join the pretty damn happening guest list as it is at HorrorHound Weekend November 16-18! For more info check out the HorrorHound Weekend website.
John Landis joins David Naughton (An American Werewolf in London), Shawnee Smith (Saw), Gunnar Hansen (The Texas Chainsaw Massacre), Rowdy Roddy Piper (WWE), Ken Kirzinger (Freddy vs Jason), Tom Towles (Henry), Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night), Christina Lindberg (Thriller), Howard Sherman (Day of the Dead) and a host of others. Visit www.HorrorHoundWeekend.com today for more information!
Posted by Charlie on
August 6, 2007
http://www.zombiesdontrun.com/
’nuff said.
Posted by Tim on
August 4, 2007
(thanks to www.deadpit.com and several other sources)
Before the release date of the DVD of “The Monster Squad” there was reports of as many 1.5 million copies that were pre-ordered for July 24th! Now that the DVD has been out close to two weeks it has been reported the DVD has sold as many 13 million copies (the total number is not known)!!! There was no doubt the DVD “The Monster Squad” was going to be popular, but when it hit #1 on www.deepdiscountdvd.com last week it sent waves through the horror community as it was reported on all the bigger websites. Even this week the DVD is still in the top five or ten at Deep Discount, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc. in sales! Some Wal-marts have reported them sold out, Best Buys having trouble keeping them in and Pittsburgh’s own Incredibly Strange Video sold out in one day!
Three words Shawn, “Scary…German…Guy…”
Posted by Tim on
August 4, 2007
(Thanks to Dead Pit)
Michael Berryman who pretty much needs no introduction as he is a legend in the horror community has just been added to the list of many at the Fright Night Film Festival!
For more details go to:
www.frightnightfilmfest.com
Posted by Tim on
August 3, 2007
August 3rd 2007
A Monster Squad retrospective with guests: Andre Gower & Fred Dekker!!!
This week DEADPIT Radio dances to the beat of ‘Rock Until You Drop’ with a very special ‘Monster Squad Retrospective’ , we have special guests Andre ‘Sean Crenshaw’ Gower and director Fred Dekker this week on the show to discuss all things Squad related. Also the hype machine roles on as we promise an announcement soon that will shake the foundations of DEADPIT forever. The dvd reviews are absent this week, however we do take a look at Rue Morgue issue #69 which features a Monster Squad Reunited article and an excellent article on EC Comics. We discuss the evergrowing guest list for the Fright Night Film Fest which is just 2 weeks ago…all of that and more this week on the original horror talk radio show: DEADPIT.com!
Accept NO imitations…….we ARE the innovators of Horror Talk Radio!!
Posted by Tim on
August 3, 2007
(Thanks to THCM’s myspace page)
WHAT: “THINK LOCAL” Film Festival
WHEN: Aug. 17-18
WHERE: The Cleveland Institute of Art’s Cleveland Cinematheque
(11141 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106) PHONE: 216-421-7450.
This special event, the first of its kind at the CINEMATHEQUE, showcases five independent feature films from NE Ohio filmmakers. A weekend pass is available to see all five movies for only $25. Individual tickets to screenings are $8 apiece ($6 for CIA members)
To see the trailers for these films or for more info, join the THINK LOCAL myspace page at
www.myspace.com/osstour
Posted by Tim on
August 1, 2007
“The Return To The Beautiful” is the title of the 15 minute short that is in production from One Eye View productions more info to come .
Kipp Poe (filmmaker) is the same man who gave us “Dreadful”.
Posted by Tim on
August 1, 2007
(thanks to Scott Goldberg)
Saturday, August 4th, 2007 - Conference Room at The Shawnee Inn (www.ShawneeInn.com)
3:00pm- “The Making of Horror Filmsâ€
•Presented by Scott Goldberg
Join us on Saturday at 3 PM for a Workshop where we discuss independent filmmaking, horror films, how to make a horror film/what type, and much more!
Scott Goldberg
www.ScottGoldbergFilms.com
Posted by Tim on
August 1, 2007
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