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The Op Games Launches ‘OUIJA: Beetlejuice Edition’ Ahead of Tim Burton’s Sequel
The Op Games and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products have launched a brand new twist on the classic Ouija® board game with OUIJA®: Beetlejuice Edition, of course inspired by director Tim Burton’s classic 1988 film Beetlejuice.
Played as a traditional OUIJA® board, fans can unleash the Afterlife’s secrets and summon the spirits by saying “Beetlejuice” three times and get answers to all their burning questions. Simply grab a friend and pose your questions using the planchette to help guide the spirits, revealing truths from Beetlejuice himself!
With a gothic design, this vintage-inspired OUIJA board offers a thrilling experience, illuminating the unknown with haunting symbols and mysterious spirits.
“OUIJA® is such a classic, mystifying board game and we’re so excited to pair it with a perfect partner in OUIJA®: Beetlejuice Edition,” said Dane Chapin, CEO of The Op. “We think fans of ‘Beetlejuice’ will really love the twist on this game, especially as they look forward to the new sequel coming out this fall.”
Designed for two to four players, ages 8 and up, OUIJA®: Beetlejuice Edition comes with a vintage-inspired, Beetlejuice-themed OUIJA board, a planchette with a clear lens and three glide feet and an instruction booklet to use as the guide to the underworld.
OUIJA®: Beetlejuice Edition is available now on The Op’s website and from other retailers.
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the hugely anticipated sequel to the original film, will open exclusively in theaters nationwide on September 6, 2024.
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Killer Shorts Horror Writing Competition Open NOW With New Category for Feature Screenplays!
The annual genre competition dedicated to finding and launching the next generation of horror writing talent, this year’s Killer Shorts is now officially open for entries!
Founded in 2019, Killer Shorts has established itself as a premier industry launchpad. The competition connects screenwriters and prose authors directly with the executives, managers, and producers who actively greenlight and option dark genre cinema.
But this year’s competition isn’t only about killer horror shorts…
For this brand new season, Killer Shorts is expanding its categories to include feature-length screenplays alongside its traditional short script, one-page script, and short story divisions.
The Top 10 finalists across all categories are evaluated by an elite industry jury composed of over a dozen horror legends, literary managers, and producers. The panel includes:
- Barbara Crampton (Horror Icon, Actress & Producer — Jakob’s Wife, Suitable Flesh)
- John Zaozirny (Literary Manager & Producer, Bellevue Productions)
- Tananarive Due (Author, Producer & Horror Historian)
- Lucas Ford (Producer, Ford Films — The Backrooms)
- John Squires (Editor-in-Chief, Bloody Disgusting)
- Sophie Carroll (Creative Director, ALTER & DUST at Gunpowder & Sky)
- Gigi Saul Guerrero (Director & Co-Founder, Luchagore Productions)
- Aaron B. Koontz (Producer & CEO, Paper Street Pictures)
Yes, yours truly is joining the Killer Shorts judging panel for the first time ever!
Killer Shorts has a proven track record of transitioning undiscovered writers into working professionals. Alumni success stories include Season 2 finalist Vanessa Võ, who signed with Bellevue Productions, and Season 3 finalist Kelly Nugent, who secured representation at Wonder Street.
Additionally, screenplays submitted for coverage that receive a “Recommend” rating qualify for inclusion on The Scream List. This real-time tracking board is monitored by top-tier genre companies, including Screambox, Raven Banner Entertainment, Zero Gravity Management, and Grey Matter Productions.
Submissions will be accepted across all major platforms, including the official Killer Shorts website, Scrybe, Stage 32, FilmFreeway, and Network ISA.
For full guidelines, prize breakdowns, and submission details, visit the official website!
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