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News Bites: Rob Zombie Goes Roadrunner, Horror Porn and Online 3-D Shorts!
We’ve got an extremely random edition of Bloody Disgusting News Bites that hits all ends of the spectrum. Beyond the break you can read the breaking news about Rob Zombie jumping ship to Roadrunner Records, listen to his new single, dig on an online horror series…in 3-D, check out horror porn (probably the only time you’ll ever see this on BD) and even celebrate the 71st anniversary of the epic “War of the Worlds” broadcast. Halloween in just a few days way!“WAR OF THE WOLRDS” BROADCAST TURNS 71
Tomorrow marks the 71st anniversary of the life-changing “War of the Worlds” broadcast, which shocked the world. In lieu of the special occasion, you can download this piece of public domain by clicking here and enjoy it yourself.
From Wiki: “The War of the Worlds was an episode of the American radio drama anthology series Mercury Theatre on the Air. It was performed as a Halloween episode of the series on October 30, 1938 and aired over the Columbia Broadcasting System radio network. Directed and narrated by Orson Welles, the episode was an adaptation of H. G. Wells’ novel The War of the Worlds.
The first two thirds of the 60-minute broadcast was presented as a series of simulated news bulletins, which suggested to many listeners that an actual Martian invasion was in progress. Compounding the issue was the fact that the Mercury Theatre on the Air was a ‘sustaining show’ (it ran without commercial breaks), thus adding to the dramatic effect. Although there were sensationalist accounts in the press about a supposed panic in response to the broadcast, the precise extent of listener response has been debated. In the days following the adaptation, however, there was widespread outrage. The program’s news-bulletin format was decried as cruelly deceptive by some newspapers and public figures, leading to an outcry against the perpetrators of the broadcast, but the episode launched Orson Welles to fame.
Welles’ adaptation was one of the Radio Project’s first studies.”
3-D ONLINE WEBSERIES LAUNCHED, “13 MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT”
It has been announced that the brand new, ground-breaking web-series presentation, “13 Minutes to Midnight,” (www.13MinutesToMidnight.com) is premiering worldwide with the first episode, “Halloween – Part 1,” today, October 28, 2009. It is hosted in association with Dailymotion via the official website. The program lends itself as a product placement endeavor for alternative programming from the broadcast networks due to their continued overall advertising ratings erosion caused by ever-growing Internet content and DVR penetration. Said products featured range from MONSTER Energy Drink to NETFLIX.
“13 Minutes to Midnight” stars Erika Smith, Heather McDonald (“Chelsea Lately”), Elizabeth Killmond, Donato Crowley, Jessica Hall (E! Network’s “That Morning Show”) and featuring a special celebrity cameo by Perez Hilton in the second episode, “Halloween – Part 2.” The project was directed by Peter Capozzi and produced by Ray Manzella & Philip Fagen.
Star, Erika Smith, shows off her talent in the intro-teaser now available in 2-D on the website in which she showcases several versions in SEVEN (7) different languages!!
For Press Coverage/Review, please find following links to 2-D Teaser Promos and 3-D Episode 1:
Check out the official website for more or watch Episode #1 NOW! (or just glance below).
Note: 3-D Glasses with link for a special sneak peak at Episode 2, “Halloween -Part 2,” in 3-D available upon request
SLASHER SCHOOL, GET THE GRADES!
G4TV writes in with an all new installment of their first original, animated series, “Slasher School.” Find out what our group of slasher students learn this time as part of their higher education.
HORROR PORN, ‘NUFF SAID
Below you’ll find Atom.com‘s Intercourse With A Vampire: Episode #1, which was directed by Jenessa Joffe. After a few years, every relationship can get old. Even when it’s with a vampire. Jake Fleisher’s vampire spoof picks up where his Showdown winning short Twilight – 5 Years Later left off.
Intercourse With A Vampire, Episode 1
In other horror porn news, On the heels of her hit porn parody, LA Pink – based on TLC’s “LA Ink,” BurningAngel (www.burningangel.com) founder and “Queen of Alt Porn,” Joanna Angel releases “Dong of the Dead” via website only as a trick or treat Halloween surprise.
Joanna gives a brief synopsis of how the idea came about and what her fans can expect. “It’s a story about a zombie killer played by James Deen, who is after all people who wear slutty Halloween costumes. Andy San Dimas and I are angered by his motives and are determined to go out in our French maid costumes! Everything changed when we taught zombie Deen a very important life lesson – eating pussy is a lot more fun than eating brains.”
This is BurningAngel’s first horror themed porn since the 2006 release of “The Exxxorcist.” “Dong of the Dead” stars Joanna Angel, Andy San Dimas, James Deen and a special non-sex role by Tommy Pistol. “Dong of the Dead” is a limited, download only release from BurningAngel and available now for purchase at www.burningangel.com
ROB ZOMBIE JUMPS TO ROADRUNNER, NEW SINGLE “WHAT?”
ROB ZOMBIE UNEXPECTEDLY SWITCHES LABELS MOVES TO ROADRUNNER RECORDS’ LOUD & PROUD IMPRINT TO RELEASE HELLBILLY DELUXE 2 IN EARLY 2010
New York, NY – In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked has a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint.
This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and with his former band White Zombie. Zombie’s new album, Hellbilly Deluxe 2, previously set for release on 11/17 will now be released by Roadrunner / Loud & Proud Records in early 2010.
“It certainly wasn’t an easy decision to make after all this time, but it had to be done,” states Zombie. “I love this new record and wanted to surround myself with an excited new group of people who can reignite my enthusiasm for working within a hard rock record label. Roadrunner seems to be the perfect place.”
“Roadrunner is thrilled to be involved with Rob Zombie on a worldwide basis as he is a multiple-threat artist whom we’ve admired for many years,” said Roadrunner president Jonas Nachsin.
Tom Lipsky, founder and president of Loud & Proud echoed Nachsin’s sentiment, “Rob Zombie hits hard on Hellbilly Deluxe 2 and the fans expect nothing less. We are excited about the monster mayhem that he is certain to create!”
The first single from the new album, “What?” recently launched at all rock radio formats and is quickly climbing the charts. This latest album marks the follow-up to 1998’s triple platinum Hellbilly Deluxe.
The track listing is as follows:
1. Jesus Frankenstein
2. Sick Bubblegum
3. What?
4. Mars Needs Women
5. Werewolf, Baby!
6. Virgin Witch
7. Death and Destiny Inside The Dream Factory
8. Burn
9. Cease to Exist
10. Werewolf Women of the SS
11. The Man Who Laughs
In support of this release Zombie, will kick off his first headline tour since 2007 in Phoenix, AZ on October 29th. Shows in Las Vegas, NV on the 30th, and a very special Halloween event on October 31st in Hollywood, CA are set to follow. Zombie will be accompanied by his longtime band mates – guitarist John 5, bassist Piggy D and drummer Tommy Clufetos.
Visit www.RobZombie.com for Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour updates, including the official blog, Twitter feed, photos, and videos directly from the road. Hellbilly Deluxe 2 World Tour tickets are on sale now; tour dates are as follows:
TOUR DATES:
Oct 29 Dodge Theater Phoenix, Arizona
Oct 30 The Pearl – Palms Concert Theater Las Vegas, Nevada
Oct 31 Hollywood Palladium Los Angeles, California
Nov 1 The Grove Anaheim, California
Nov 3 San Jose Events Center San Jose, California
Nov 5 The Great Salt Air Magna, Utah
Nov 6 The Fillmore Auditorium Denver, Colorado
Nov 8 The Brady Theater Tulsa, Oklahoma
Nov 10 Austin Music Hall Austin, Texas
Nov 11 Verizon Wireless Theater Houston, Texas
Nov 13 Palladium Ballroom Dallas, Texas
Nov 14 Uptown Theatre Kansas City, Missouri
Nov 15 The Pageant St. Louis, Missouri
Nov 16 Murat Theater Indianapolis, Indiana
Nov 17 Akron Civic Center Akron, Ohio
Nov 19 Eagles Ballroom Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nov 20 Roy Wilkins Auditorium St. Paul, Minnesota
Nov 21 Val Air Ballroom Des Moines, Iowa
Nov 22 Aragon Ballroom Chicago, Illinois
Nov 24 Broadbent Arena Louisville, Kentucky
Nov 25 The LC Pavilion Columbus, Ohio
Nov 27 The Fillmore Detroit Detroit, Michigan
Nov 28 The Sound Academy Toronto, Ontario
Nov 29 Metropolis Montreal, Quebec
Dec 1 Hammerstein Ballroom New York, New York
Dec 2 House Of Blues Boston, Massachusetts
Dec 3 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, Connecticut
Dec 4 Electric Factory Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec 5 9:30 Club Washington, DC
Movies
‘Abigail’ on Track for a Better Opening Weekend Than Universal’s Previous Two Vampire Attempts
In the wake of Leigh Whannell’s Invisible Man back in 2020, Universal has been struggling to achieve further box office success with their Universal Monsters brand. Even in the early days of the pandemic, Invisible Man scared up $144 million at the worldwide box office, while last year’s Universal Monsters: Dracula movies The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Renfield didn’t even approach that number when you COMBINE their individual box office hauls.
The horror-comedy Renfield came along first in April 2023, ending its run with just $26 million. The period piece Last Voyage of the Demeter ended its own run with a mere $21 million.
But Universal is trying again with their ballerina vampire movie Abigail this weekend, the latest bloodbath directed by the filmmakers known as Radio Silence (Ready or Not, Scream).
Unlike Demeter and Renfield, the early reviews for Abigail are incredibly strong, with our own Meagan Navarro calling the film “savagely inventive in terms of its vampiric gore,” ultimately “offering a thrill ride with sharp, pointy teeth.” Read her full review here.
That early buzz – coupled with some excellent trailers – should drive Abigail to moderate box office success, the film already scaring up $1 million in Thursday previews last night. Variety notes that Abigail is currently on track to enjoy a $12 million – $15 million opening weekend, which would smash Renfield ($8 million) and Demeter’s ($6 million) opening weekends.
Working to Abigail‘s advantage is the film’s reported $28 million production budget, making it a more affordable box office bet for Universal than the two aforementioned movies.
Stay tuned for more box office reporting in the coming days.
In Abigail, “After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to collect a $50 million ransom is watch the girl overnight. In an isolated mansion, the captors start to dwindle, one by one, and they discover, to their mounting horror, that they’re locked inside with no normal little girl.”
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