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Sunday, June 30, 2019

Entertainment For Sex Maniacs! (Burlesque Scene From "Sex Madness", 1938) (video)




The burlesque theater draws all the town's most sex-obsessed citizens...

...with its wantonly uninhibited entertainment.

For a few moments of pleasure...a lifetime of shame and misery!


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Saturday, June 29, 2019

Great 3 Stooges Running Gag: "What Does Your Watch Say?" (video)




Moe asks one of the other Stooges what their watch or a clock says...

...and the Stooge either responds "It don't say nothin'. You gotta look at it!"

Or they put their watch up to their ear, then say "Tick-tick-tick-tick!" ( threestooges.net )

FRIGHT NIGHT (1947)
WHO DONE IT? (1949)
BABY SITTER JITTERS (1951)
HOT ICE (1955)


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Friday, June 28, 2019

Did Hoss Cartwright Play A Monster In A 3 Stooges Comedy? (video)




Before landing the role of "Hoss" in the western classic "Bonanza"...

...Dan Blocker played a grotesque alien monster in the 3 Stooges comedy "Outer Space Jitters" (1957).

Dan was mistakenly billed in the main titles as "Don" Blocker.

Two years later he would become a world famous TV star.


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Comic Con Showing "DARK SPECTER 2" -- Superhero Short Film




Superhero Short DARK SPECTER 2 To Be Featured At San Diego Comic-Con


It has been an incredible journey so far for the Dark Specter team. After racking up a slew of awards over the last year including four “Best Short Film” wins, Dark Specter 2 will be featured at Comic-Con International Independent Film Festival in San Diego this July.  The superhero short has been gaining praise for its unique take on the genre, combining action, comedy, and an original storyline.

The Dark Specter is an unlikely supervillain. Though he can throw fire from his arms, he’s not all powerful or accomplished. In fact, he’s unknown. A supervillain wannabe if you will. Mixing action with comedy, the story takes an interesting turn when we are shown the Dark Specter’s relationship with his mother. Nagging, but well-meaning, she is clearly suffering from the early stages of dementia. The Dark Specter is torn between his rise to infamy and caring for his loved one. Ah, the challenges of balancing the pursuit of dreams with reality.

WATCH THE TRAILER


Dark Specter 2 has already caught the attention of many. Indie Shorts Magazine called it “a brilliant take on the superhero genre, subverting the paradigm, well supported by a stellar cast and incredible writing.” At the Mindfield Film Festival in Albuquerque, they took home “Best Short Film,” “Best Actor” for Bruce Nachsin who plays the Dark Specter, and “Best Director” for Richard Tatum all in one day.  You can see a full list of awards and press here: http://www.darkspecter.com/media-press/

In May, Dark Specter 2 was released publicly on Facebook and was met with an overwhelmingly positive response. In has garnered over 38K views and it is still on the rise.  You can see the full film here: https://www.facebook.com/thedarkspecter/videos/418735552026551/


So where is all of this heading? Well, the goal is to turn Dark Specter into a full-length series and the team has been hard at work trying to make that happen. "It is an honor and a dream fulfilled to be featured as part of the Comic-Con Film Festival. I can't wait to be there with all you people who are fans of superhero fun. I hope to meet you and entertain you," says Bruce Nachsin creator of Dark Specter.

Dark Specter 2 is scheduled to be shown at Comic-Con  International Independent Film Festival in San Diego on Saturday, July 20th.  Dark Specter 2 will be part of the “Comics-Oriented” block which starts at 11:00 AM.  The Dark Specter team will be available to meet with fans and filmmakers who are interested in discussing the film.  A short panel discussion will take place following the showing.

The CCI-IFF takes place in the convention facility of the Marriott Marquis and Marina Hotel, next door to the Hall A side of the San Diego Convention Center.  The Film Festival room is Marriott Grand Ballroom 6, which is located on the second level of the building.  Look for signage onsite directing you to the screening room.

For more information on Dark Specter, visit http://www.darkspecter.com/.



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Thursday, June 27, 2019

"Dancing With Myself": A Great 3 Stooges Running Gag (video)




When somebody hops up in down in pain...

...from getting something dropped on their foot...

...or something thrown down the back of their shirt...

...the Stooges imitate them by doing a mock Russian dance. (threestooges.net)

HOI POLLOI (1935)
ANTS IN THE PANTRY (1936)
BACK TO THE WOODS (1937)
TASSELS IN THE AIR (1938)
CALLING ALL CURS (1939)
NUTTY BUT NICE (1940)
A GEM OF A JAM (1943)
THE PEST MAN WINS (1951)
WHAM-BAM-SLAM! (1955)
SPACE SHIP SAPPY (1957)
PIES AND GUYS (1958)


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"2:HRS" -- Family Adventure Arrives on Digital and VOD August 6




4DIGITAL MEDIA INVITES HOME AUDIENCES TO EMBARK ON THE FAMILY ADVENTURE FILM

"2:HRS"

Three Friends, Two Hours, One Bucket List. What could possibly go wrong?

 
Teenage slacker, Tim Edge (HARRY JARVIS) gets more than he bargained for when he convinces his two best friends (ELLA-RAE SMITH and ALHAJI FOFANA) to skip a school trip.

After stumbling into the laboratory of mad scientist “Lena Eidelhorn” (SIOBHAN REDMOND) they learn of The Vitalitron, Lena’s latest invention which predicts the time of death of any living creature. An unwitting subject in Lena’s experiment, Tim discovers he only has two hours left to live.

Without time on his side, Tim and his mates create a bucket list that will cram a lifetime into the next two hours.

2:HRS stars Harry Jarvis (Free Dance, Netflix's "The Knight Before Christmas"), Ella-Rae Smith (AMC's "Into The Badlands," Netflix's "The Stranger"), Alhaji Fofana (Slaughterhouse Rulez) and Siobhan Redmond (Alice Through The Looking Glass)

Arriving On VOD And Leading Digital Platforms August 6, 2019

WATCH THE TRAILER:




PROGRAM INFORMATION
 
VOD: Available on Cable and Leading Digital Providers (Amazon, iTunes, Fandango Now, AT&T, Comcast, DirecTV, etc)
Directed By: D. James Newton
Written By: Roland Moore

Starring: Harry Jarvis (Free Dance, Netflix's "The Knight Before Christmas"), Ella-Rae Smith (AMC's "Into The Badlands," Netflix's "The Stranger"), Alhaji Fofana (Slaughterhouse Rulez), Keith Allen (The Others), Siobhan Redmond (Alice Through The Looking Glass), Seann Walsh ("Bad Move"), Marek Larwood ("Drunk History: UK")

Producers: Andromeda Godfrey, Diana Juhr-Debenedetti and D. James Newton
Production Company: Reason8 and Makelight Productions
Distribution: 4Digital Media
Run Time: 84 Minutes
Rating: NR
Genre: Family Adventure
Language: English

Official Hashtag: #2HRSMovie



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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Just Announced - "DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON" on Blu-ray & DVD September 24




Get Ready to Do Some Time!

"DC'S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW: THE COMPLETE FOURTH SEASON"

Time Jump to September 24, 2019 To Own the Blu-Ray™ and DVD

Exhilarating Extras Including All-New Featurette, Gag Reel & More Included on Blu-ray



BURBANK, CA (June 26, 2019) –The world’s most epic race against time continues as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment releases DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season on Blu-ray and DVD on September 24, 2019. Fans can get up to speed with all 16 captivating episodes from the fourth season, plus those that purchase a Blu-ray copy can enjoy timeless special features including an epic storytelling featurette, deleted scenes and a gag-reel. DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is The CW’s #3 show among Total Viewers, with over 1.8 million viewers tuning in weekly. ⃰

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season is priced to own at $24.98 SRP for the DVD ($30.99 in Canada) and $29.98 SRP for the Blu-ray ($39.99 in Canada), which includes a Digital Copy (Available in the U.S.). DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season is also available to own on Digital via purchase from digital retailers.

*Source: Nielsen National TV View, 2018-19 broadcast season to date (09/24/2018 – 03/17/2019), Live + 7 Day ratings; excluding repeats, specials, movies, sports, less than 3 telecasts

After defeating the demon Mallus by cuddling him to death last season, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow join John Constantine and Ava Sharpe’s Time Bureau to save their world – and their legacy – from magical creatures from myths, fairytales and legends who have escaped and infected history. As the Legends time-travel across historical events and encounter famous figures, they now have to contend with an added shot of magical craziness!

“Over the past four seasons, DC's Legends of Tomorrow has captivated audiences through its incredible action and impressive special effects,” said Rosemary Markson, WBHE Senior Vice President, Television Marketing. "We’re excited to release the Blu-ray – the only format with in-depth bonus content in addition to the 16 action-packed episodes from season four for the DC Fanboys and loyal series fanbase.”

With Blu-ray’s unsurpassed picture and sound, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: The Complete Fourth Season Blu-ray release will include 1080p Full HD Video with DTS-HD Master Audio for English 5.1. The 3-disc Blu-ray will feature a high-definition Blu-ray and a Digital Copy of all 16 episodes from season four (Available in the U.S.).

DC's Legends of Tomorrow stars Brandon Routh (Arrow, Superman Returns), Caity Lotz (Arrow, Mad Men), Maisie Richardson-Sellers (The Originals), Tala Ashe (The Flash, The Carrie Diaries), Jes Macallan (Mistresses, Shameless), Courtney Ford (Dexter, Supernatural, True Blood), and Ramona Young (Blockers Santa Clarita Diet), with Nick Zano (The Final Destination) and Dominic Purcell (Prison Break, The Flash), with a special appearance by Matt Ryan (Constantine) reprising his popular role as John Constantine.

Based on the DC characters, DC's Legends of Tomorrow is produced by Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Blindspot, Black Lightning, Riverdale), Phil Klemmer (Chuck, Political Animals), Keto Shimizu (Arrow), Grainne Godfree (The Flash, Arrow) and Sarah Schechter (Arrow, The Flash, Blindspot, Supergirl, Black Lightning, Riverdale).


BLU-RAY EXTRA CONTENT

    DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Legendary Storytelling
    Post Production Theater
    Gag Reel
    Deleted Scenes


16 ONE-HOUR EPISODES
1.   The Virgin Gary
2.   Witch Hunt
3.   Dancing Queen
4.   Wet Hot American Bummer
5.   Tagumo Attacks!!!
6.   Tender is the Nate
7.   Hell No, Dolly!
8.   Legends of To-Meow-Meow
9.   Lucha de Apuestas
10. The Getaway
11. Séance & Sensibility
12. The Eggplant, the Witch & the Wardrobe
13. Egg MacGuffin
14. Nip/Stuck
15. Terms of Service
16. Hey, World!

DIGITAL
The fourth season of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow is also currently available to own on Digital. Digital allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital is available from various retailers including iTunes, Amazon Video, PlayStation, Vudu, Xbox and others. A Digital Copy is also included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs for redemption and cloud storage (Available in the U.S.).

BASICS
Street Date: September 24, 2019
Order Due Date: August 20, 2019
BD and DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format
Running Time: Feature: Approx 768 min
Enhanced Content: Approx 25 min (Blu-ray only)

DVD
Price: $24.98 SRP
4 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – ESDH

BLU-RAY
Price: $29.98 SRP
3 BD-50s
Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English
Subtitles – ESDH

CANADA

DVD
Price: $30.99 SRP
4 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – ESDH

BLU-RAY
Price: $39.99 SRP
3 BD-50s
Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English
Subtitles – ESDH

About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

About DC
Home to iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, etc.), DC Vertigo (Sandman, Fables) and MAD, DC is the creative unit charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. and WarnerMedia. DC works in concert with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories and characters across all media, including but not limited to film, television, consumer products, home entertainment, and interactive games. Publishing thousands of comic books, graphic novels and magazines each year, DC is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.

DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC. 



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Laurel & Hardy's Funniest Scenes #3: Hat Switch, "Beau Hunks" (1931) (video)




Stan and Ollie are ordered out of the commandant's office.

But due to a slight mix-up concerning their hats...

...they have a little trouble making a graceful exit.


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MARVEL STUDIOS "AVENGERS: ENDGAME" RELEASES ON DIGITAL JULY 30 AND ON BLU-RAY™ AUG. 13 -- WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!




MARVEL STUDIOS’ CLIMACTIC CONCLUSION TO 22 FILMS AND ONE OF THE TOP FILMS OF ALL TIME

MARVEL STUDIOS

 “AVENGERS: ENDGAME”
 

 ON DIGITAL JULY 30 AND ON BLU-RAY™ AUG. 13

Extras celebrate Stan Lee, Iron Man, Captain America, Black Widow, Thor, the women of Marvel, the Russo brothers, deleted scenes and gags — and early Digital viewers receive an exclusive Steve and Peggy featurette



BURBANK, Calif. (June 26, 2019) — Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame,” the climactic conclusion to an unprecedented, 11-year cinematic journey in which the Avengers take one final stand against Thanos, delivered the biggest opening weekend in history and is currently one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

On July 30, Avengers fans around the world are invited to assemble once more for the in-home release of “Avengers: Endgame” on Digital in HD, 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere, followed by a physical release on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, DVD and On-Demand beginning Aug. 13.

 WATCH THE TRAILER



Fans who bring home “Avengers: Endgame” will gain hours of additional screen time with their favorite cast members and filmmakers who have shaped the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

Bonus features include a tribute to the great Stan Lee; the tale of Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Iron Man; the evolution of Captain America; Black Widow’s dramatic story arc; directors Anthony and Joe Russo’s experience at the helm of both “Avengers: Infinity War” and “Avengers: Endgame”; the making of an epic battle scene with the women of the MCU; the creation of Bro Thor; deleted scenes; a gag reel and more.


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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

"SILENT PANIC" Suspense Thriller Takes Over LA Screens Starting July 5th -- See Trailer HERE!




Kyle Schadt's "SILENT PANIC" Opens in Theaters in July

Three Lifelong Friends Are Torn Over the Discovery of a Corpse


Opens at the Arena Cinelounge in Los Angeles July 5th
Same Day as Debut on Amazon Instant Video
Additional Digital HD Rollout to Follow
   

Los Angeles, CA - Indie Rights are excited to announce the limited theatrical debut and Digital HD rollout of Kyle Schadt's suspense thriller Silent Panic. 

A simple camping trip changes everything for three friends when they find a dead body in the trunk of their car, but cannot agree on whether or not to tell the police.  They try to conceal the body, but the guilt weighs heavily on them as they debate what to do, seeping into their lives and affecting those closest to them.

WATCH THE TRAILER


Silent Panic will open in Los Angeles for a weeklong run at the Arena Cinelounge on July 5, before the film premieres on Amazon Instant Video.  Silent Panic will continue to rollout on additional Cable and Digital VOD in the coming weeks.

Starring: Sean Nateghi, Joseph Martinez, Jay Habre, Constance Brenneman, Juliet Frew, Helene Udy and Jeff Dowd


After discovering a dead body in the trunk of their car, three young men are faced with fear and indecision. They struggle with the dilemma of either concealing a crime they did not commit, or reporting it to the police with the possibility of becoming suspects themselves. All three men make a choice, and their lives will never be the same.

Silent Panic: English / USA / 96 minutes


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"I Didn't Know It Was Loaded": A Great 3 Stooges Running Gag (video)




A Stooge thinks that a gun isn't loaded...

...and holds it at something, then fires the gun to prove that it's not loaded.

However, it is loaded and a bullet comes out...

...and shoots wherever or whoever he was pointing the gun at. (ThreeStooges.net)

DISORDER IN THE COURT (1936)
SO LONG MR. CHUMPS (1941)
THREE LOAN WOLVES (1946)
BABY SITTER JITTERS (1951)
CORNY CASANOVAS (1952)
HORSING AROUND (1957)


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Monday, June 24, 2019

Embarrassing Live TV Blooper ("Auto-Lite" Commercial, 1952) (video)




This cringeworthy live-TV blooper took place in an Auto-Lite commercial...

...during the live broadcast of the "Suspense" episode, "The Debt" (1952). 

You've gotta feel sorry for that poor Western Union operator with the deer-in-the-headlights look.


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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Laurel & Hardy's Funniest Scenes #2: Mr. Levity, "Beau Hunks" (1931) (video)




Ollie's wedding announcement confuses Stanley.

Ollie accuses him of engaging in "levity."

This confuses Stanley even more.


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Saturday, June 22, 2019

The Best Scene In "Star Trek" History? ("The Doomsday Machine", 1967) (video)




Captain Kirk (William Shatner) is aboard the wrecked starship USS Constellation...

...and has aimed it directly into the maw of a renegade war machine headed for Earth.

The ship's is rigged to explode with a 30-second delay, but the transporter is acting up...
...making this an extremely perilous course of action for Kirk.

Sol Kaplan's excellent musical score is one of the best ever written for television.

The SPFX in this episode have since been updated with CGI...
...but many Trek fans much prefer these original effects.

Some shots use a model kit replica of the Enterprise.
Dramatic license is used in the countdown to show simultaneous events.

Many Star Trek fans regard this as the series' best episode ever.


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Friday, June 21, 2019

Laurel & Hardy's Funniest Scenes #1: Jeanie Weenie, "Beau Hunks" (1931) (video)




Ollie just received a breakup letter from his sweetheart Jeanie.

His first thought is to join the Foreign Legion...

...where he and Stanley can go "to forget."

But Stan doesn't understand why he has to forget too...


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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Small Town Monsters Debuts First Trailer For 70s Grindhouse Homage "MOMO: THE MISSOURI MONSTER" -- See It HERE!




Small Town Monsters Unveils First Look at

"MOMO: THE MISSOURI MONSTER"

First Trailer and Stills Released for Narrative Horror/Documentary Hybrid
Docudrama Set to Premiere This Fall
   
Wadsworth, OH -- Small Town Monsters has released the first look at their new docudrama MOMO: The Missouri Monster.  The newest creature feature from Small Town Media founder and director Seth Breedlove, MOMO: The Missouri Monster seeks to tell the true, and truly strange story of the Missouri Monster.

The hair-covered, three-toed monstrosity was said to have prowled the forests of Star Hill, near Louisiana, Missouri during the summer of 1972 where it was spotted by terrified citizens for weeks.


The case gained national media attention during the '70s and remains one of the largest tourist draws for the tiny town on the banks of the Mississippi River. The first trailer for the film lands today and hints at the storytelling devices employed, as well as some of the fascinating interviews and locations.  Breedlove describes MOMO: The Missouri Monster as "Rashomon meets Creature from Black Lake or The Legend of Boggy Creek".

WATCH THE TRAILER

 

The film stars Adam Duggan and Sara Heddleston, as well as Animal Planet's Cliff Barackman and James "Bobo" Fay with special appearances by Janet Jay and Elizabeth Saint (Ghosts of Shepherdstown).  A grindhouse-style poster was created by artist Adrienne Breedlove.

The latest release from Small Town Monsters and director Seth Breedlove, MOMO: The Missouri Monster is told in both narrative and documentary form. The narrative sections appear as a lost b-movie from the 1970s, inspired by Breedlove's lifelong fascination with grindhouse movies and creature features. The horror film depicts the widely accepted details of the MOMO legend and is eventually contradicted and corrected by the actual survivors who lived through the events.


The latest title to crawl forth from the production powerhouse behind last year's best-selling documentary On the Trail of Bigfoot, MOMO: The Missouri Monster is set for a fall release. A midnight premiere is scheduled at the Kentucky Theater in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, September 6th with cast and crew in attendance.

The premiere will coincide with Cryptid-Con, a cryptozoology and paranormal convention celebrating its third year and featuring a number of renowned authors, television personalities, and speakers.


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Just How Much Time Did Frankenstein's Monster Spend On A Lab Table? (video)




If you watch the entire Universal series with Frankenstein's Monster...

...the Monster often spends an inordinate amount of time strapped to lab tables.

In the original 1931 film, of course, he's born on one...
...and almost dies on it.

In the sequel, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1935), he avoids them altogether.
SON OF FRANKENSTEIN (1939) puts him back on the table...
...and so does GHOST OF FRANKENSTEIN (1942).

In FRANKENSTEIN MEETS THE WOLF MAN (1943), he's on the table...
...just long enough for a quick pick-me-up.


It's in the two HOUSE movies where he really racks up the table time.

HOUSE OF FRANKENSTEIN (1944)
HOUSE OF DRACULA (1945)

In these films, he gets up for a brief last-reel stomp and that's it.

Finally, after a brief lie-down in ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTEIN (1948)...
...he gets to go on a proper rampage.


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Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Horror Posters & Original Artwork To Be Sold At Auction




HORROR POSTERS & ORIGINAL ARTWORK TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION
 

Extensive collection of horror posters and original artwork to be sold in upcoming Prop Store auction on Tuesday 25th June 2019

    Over 70 lots of horror genre posters and artwork will go under the hammer
    Lots include original concept artwork for Evil Dead II (1987) estimated to sell for £1,500 -2,000
    The auction will feature one of only 75 Mondo “wood” posters for The Mummy (1932) estimated to sell between £300 - 500 plus 10 other Mondo horror Lots
    There are seven lots from Hammer Studios including a poster for Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) and artwork for The Anniversary (1968)
    Original artwork and posters from Graham Humphreys including Bride of Chucky (1998), A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) and the withdrawn A Nightmare On Elm Street 4 (1988)
    Prop Store’s Cinema Poster Live Auction will offer a range of cinema posters and artwork worth over £170,000



Mike Bloomfield, Prop Store’s Poster Consultant, commented on the upcoming auction – “We have a huge horror collection with over 70 lots. There are some fabulous posters and some rare pieces of artwork too covering films from 1932 to 2010. This represents a real opportunity for fans of the horror genre. We expect great interest in the over 400 lots at Prop Store’s Cinema Poster Live Auction on Tuesday 25th June.”

Prop Store’s Poster Auction will feature some classic horror posters:

    A Nightmare on Elm Street UK Quad Poster (1984) Estimate £200 - 300
    The Bride of Frankenstein Poster (1935) Mondo re-release Estimate £100 - 200
    The Fly (1958) / Return of The Fly (1959) Estimate £600 - 700
    The Brides of Dracula (1960) re-release Estimate £600 - 800


The auction will be live-streamed online for fans to track the bidding on auction day. Registration and bidding is now open. Bids can be placed online at https://ukm.propstoreauction.com/m/view-auctions/info/id/187/, over the phone or in person.

Prop Store’s Cinema Poster Live Auction will take place at their UK facility, Great House Farm, Chenies, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire WD3 6EP on Tuesday 25th June 2019 from 12:00pm


                                                                                     
About Prop Store
Prop Store sells original movie props and costumes and related memorabilia, regularly hosting live and online auctions. Over 7,500 items are also available for sale at fixed price on propstore.com. Registration is now open at propstore.com. Online proxy bids can be submitted now.

Operating since 1998, Prop Store founder Stephen Lane’s love for movies led him to begin hunting for the same props and costumes that were used to create his favourite films. He found that he could not only provide collectors with access to their most coveted pieces, but also establish archival standards for a new, pop-culture hybrid of fine art and memorabilia collecting – prop art. Prop Store handles prop disposal, sale, archive and auction services to production companies and distributors as well as fixed price item sale on its website.




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ZEPPO's Best Moments In "Horse Feathers" (Marx Brothers, 1932) (video)




Zeppo fans always enjoy seeing him get more to do in the Marx Brothers' films.
In this one he plays Groucho's son, an amorous college student.

He's also the romantic interest for leading lady Thelma Todd.

His fans much prefer him in that role than their later co-stars.


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Tuesday, June 18, 2019

"AMITYVILLE 1974" -- Casey La Scala Heads to Amityville with Wonderfilm




"AMITYVILLE 1974"

Wonderfilm is Heading to Amityville with Casey La Scala at the Helm

 

BEVERLY HILLS, CA (June 17, 2019) -- The Wonderfilm Media Corporation announced today that it has green lit the horror film “Amityville 1974” to begin principal photography in November of this year.

The film is based on the real life tragedy that spawned THE AMITYVILLE HORROR novel and subsequent films when Ronald DeFeo Jr. shot all six members of his family on a fateful November night. This tragedy was seared into the minds of the public consciousness by writer Jay Anson, whose book “The Amityville Horror” recounted the terror experienced by a family moving into the house in 1975 but fleeing after 28 days driven out by hostile supernatural forces. Wonderfilm’s Amityville 1974 will tell the story of the DeFeo’s horrifying murderous rampage.

Casey La Scala (Donnie Darko, The Remaining) will direct from a script he wrote. Jeff Bowler and Shaun Redick (Get Out/ Blackkklansman) will produce for Wonderfilm. Todd Garner(Tag/Mortal Kombat) will also produce. Bret Saxon and Yvette Yates will Executive Produce.


Wonderfilm’s sister company, Wonderfilm Global, will launch worldwide sales at TIFF, while currently negotiating with domestic theatrical distributors. Wonderfilm is fully financing the picture.

“We are beyond thrilled to introduce Amityville 1974. Casey has a truly unique and terrifying vision for the fright franchise and audiences will experience horror like never before with this film,” said Jeff Bowler, founding partner of Wonderfilm Media.

“This is a story that takes its jumping off point from the true facts surrounding the Defeo tragedy, but also focuses on the human drama that took place inside a family as they were relentlessly stalked by a terrifying evil .” said Casey La Scala

La Scala adapted and will produce the inspirational book “Fly a Little Higher” for Warner Brothers Studios which goes into production this year with Justin Baldoni(five feet apart) directing.

La Scala is repped by Paradigm and Ziffren, Brittenham.


About Wonderfilm Media
Wonderfilm is a leading publicly traded (TSX Venture Exchange) entertainment company with offices in Beverly Hills, Vancouver, Canada and Seoul, South Korea. Wonderfilm’s main business is the production of high-quality feature films and episodic television that offer international appeal through the Company’s guiding philosophy of bringing new financing solutions to an entertainment industry increasingly looking for funding and co-production alternatives.



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"THE BANANA SPLITS MOVIE"! They Are Back With A Vengence! See The Trailer HERE!




Hanna-Barbera's Bingo, Fleegle, Snorky, and Drooper Star in an All-New Horror Movie

"THE BANANA SPLITS MOVIE"

 Available on Digital August 13th
On Blu-rayTM Combo Pack and DVD August 27th

 

BURBANK, CA (June 18, 2019) – One banana, two banana, three banana, GORE! The cult-favorite animal rock-band from Hanna-Barbera’s 1968 The Banana Splits Adventure Hour variety program is back with a blood-spattered vengeance! Warner Bros. Home Entertainment brings you The Banana Splits Movie, an original feature-length film on Digital on August 13, and on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on August 27, 2019. The movie is priced to own at $19.99 SRP for Digital, $24.98 SRP for Blu-ray Combo Pack ($34.97 in Canada), $19.98 SRP for the DVD ($24.99 in Canada).

The Banana Splits Movie will offer a new take on the classic characters. The film follows a boy named Harley and his family as they go to a taping of The Banana Splits TV show, which is supposed to be a fun-filled birthday for young Harley. But things take an unexpected turn — and the body count quickly rises. Can Harley, his mom and their new pals safely escape?

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“Get nostalgic and horrified all at the same time while watching the trippy 60’s characters in this all-new tale about fear, power, and an oversized puppet rock-band,” said Mary Ellen Thomas, WBHE, Vice President, TV Marketing, Family & Animation. The Banana Splits Movie is a throwback to a fanatical children’s series with a horror-genre twist — and we can’t wait for the band to get back together for a new generation of fans!”

The Banana Splits Movie stars Dani Kind (Wyonna Earp) as Beth, Finlay Wojtak-Hissong (The Kindness of Strangers) as Harley, Romeo Carere as Austin, Steve Lund (Street Legal, Schitt’s Creek) as Mitch, and Sara Canning (The Vampire Diaries, A Series of Unfortunate Events, War for the Planet of the Apes) as Rebecca. The beloved Bingo, Fleegle, Snorky and Drooper are voiced by Eric Bauza (Looney Tunes Cartoons, Woody Woodpecker, UniKitty!). The film is written by Jed Elinoff & Scott Thomas (Raven’s Home, My Super Psycho Sweet 16) and directed by Danishka Esterhazy (Level 16) with music by Patrick Stumph (Fall Out Boy, Gnome Alone). The movie is produced by Blue Ribbon Content in association with Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and SYFY. The Banana Splits Movie will make its broadcast debut on SYFY later this year.


DVD SPECIAL FEATURES

    Banana Splits: Behind the Horror

DIGITAL AND BLU-RAY COMBO PACK SPECIAL FEATURES

    Banana Splits: Behind the Horror
    Terror on Set
    Breaking News! The Banana Splits Massacre

DIGITAL
The Banana Splits Movie will be available to own on Digital. Digital purchase allows consumers to instantly stream and download all episodes to watch anywhere and anytime on their favorite devices. Digital movies and TV shows are available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Vudu and others. A Digital Copy is also included with the purchase of specially marked Blu-ray discs for redemption and cloud storage.

BASICS
Digital Release: August 13, 2019
Blu-ray/DVD Release: August 27, 2019
Order Due Date: July 23, 2019
Blu-ray and DVD Presented in 16x9 widescreen format
Running Time: Feature: Approx. 86 min
Enhanced Content: Approx. 15 min

UNITED STATES

DVD
Price: $19.98 SRP
1 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)

BLU-RAY
Price: $24.98 SRP
1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + Digital Copy
BD Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English

CANADA

DVD
Price: $24.99 SRP
1 DVD-9s
Audio – English (5.1)
Subtitles – English

BLU-RAY
Price: $34.97 SRP
1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD
BD Audio –DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 – English
Subtitles – English


About Warner Bros. Home Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment (WBHE) brings together Warner Bros. Entertainment's home video, digital distribution and interactive entertainment businesses in order to maximize current and next-generation distribution scenarios. An industry leader since its inception, WBHE oversees the global distribution of content through packaged goods (Blu-ray Disc™ and DVD) and digital media in the form of electronic sell-through and video-on-demand via cable, satellite, online and mobile channels, and is a significant developer and publisher for console and online video game titles worldwide. WBHE distributes its product through third party retail partners and licensees.

About SYFY
SYFY is a global, multiplatform media brand that gives science fiction fans of all kinds a universe to call home. Celebrating the genre in all its forms, SYFY super-serves passionate fans with original science fiction, fantasy, paranormal and superhero programming, live event coverage and imaginative digital and social content. The brand is powered by SYFY WIRE (www.syfy.com), the premier portal for breaking genre news, insight and commentary. SYFY is a network of NBCUniversal, one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

About Blue Ribbon Content
Formed in 2014, Warner Bros. Television Group’s Blue Ribbon Content (BRC) develops and produces live-action series for digital platforms, tapping the creative talent already working at the Studio while also identifying opportunities for collaboration with new writers and producers. In addition to live-action programming, BRC produces animated content and also experiments with emerging platforms such as virtual reality. Live-action BRC programs include digital feature Daphne and Velma for Warner Bros. Home Entertainment, comedies Beerfest and JoJoHead for CW Seed, SpringHill Entertainment’s basketball documentary series Best Shot for YouTube Red and the following upcoming projects: the second season of the UNINTERRUPTED comedy Now We’re Talking, Golden Revenge, and the feature-length comedy Good Girls Get High. Animated BRC programs include Constantine: City of Demons and Freedom Fighters: The Ray for CW Seed, as well as Ginger Snaps for ABC Digital.


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Elmer Bernstein's Early Sci-Fi/Horror Themes: "Robot Monster" and "Cat Women of the Moon" (1953) (video)




Before scoring such classics as THE TEN COMMANDMENTS, THE GREAT ESCAPE, and THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN...

...Elmer Bernstein supplied the music for the notorious ROBOT MONSTER and CAT-WOMEN OF THE MOON.


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Monday, June 17, 2019

Saddest Scene In Any Superman Movie: Here For A Reason, "Superman" (1978) (video)




Young Clark Kent (Jeff East) is confused about his purpose in life.

He has a heart-to-heart talk with his foster father Jonathan Kent (Glenn Ford)...

...who helps put things in perspective for him.

But it's the last exchange they'll ever have.


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Sunday, June 16, 2019

"END TRIP" -- Terror Films to Release Critically Acclaimed Ride-Share Horror Thriller on June 21st! See Trailer HERE!




Los Angeles, CA (Monday, June 17th, 2019): TERROR FILMS has acquired worldwide rights to the chilling ride-share feature film END TRIP.

Aaron Jay Rome wears multiple hats in his critically acclaimed horror-thriller. Rome not only wrote, directed and produced the film, he also stars in the film as Brandon, a ride-share driver working for URYDE. On an otherwise quiet night, Brandon picks up Judd (Dean West). But unlike the usual pick-up and drop-off scenario, Judd explains that he recently went through a messy breakup and asks Brandon if he’d mind just driving around the city while they talk. Brandon agrees, offering an empathetic ear to Judd. As they continue to drive into the night Brandon and Judd appear to be forging a new found friendship. However beneath it all there is more to this ride-share than meets the eye and for one of them - this ride will be their last.

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END TRIP has a large cast. The co-stars include: Ashley Lenz, Jaren Mitchell and Michelle West. Dean, who also produced the film with Rome, will next be seen co-starring in the Blumhouse & Universal horror film The Hunt.

TERROR FILMS has set the release date for Friday, June 21st, 2019. The film will roll out in North America on Prime Video and Vudu, initially. This release will be followed by another in the coming months, across multiple platforms such as Google Play, Vudu, TUBI TV, Roku and many more. International platforms iFlix and Horrify will also show the release, at a future date. A DVD release will take place later this year.  For now, film fans can check out the official poster and trailer, courtesy of TERROR FILMS and be sure to watch END TRIP when it hits platforms on June 21st. It may change your mind about using a ride share service.


The film’s official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EndTripMovie/

More on Terror Films visit: www.terrorfilms.net

And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerrorFilmsLLC/

ABOUT TERROR FILMS
Terror Films is a genre distribution company specializing in the release of diverse, award-winning indie horror films from around the world. Terror Films’ releases are available on over 20 platforms across 50 countries.









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ZEPPO's Best Moments In "Monkey Business" (Marx Brothers, 1931) (video)




Zeppo fans agree that the youngest Marx Brother never really got his due.

But he has more to do than usual in "Monkey Business" and it's all good.

Zeppo's fans prefer him over any of the Marx Brothers' other romantic leads.


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Saturday, June 15, 2019

LONERS -- Movie Review by Porfle



If you are or have ever been a loner, chances are you may identify with at least one of the lead characters in the 2019 indie comedy LONERS. 

Especially when they become perilously persecuted for their solitary tendencies, forced to wear a tracking headband emblazoned with a big red "L" and capable of delivering electric shocks, and assigned to group therapy presided over by a hippy-dippy dork with a remote electro-zap button in case you don't get with the program.

Yes, it's a dystopian near-future where the government has decided that too many mass killings are committed by "loners" and the best way to stop them is to identify all the loners in society (or rather out of it) and force them to be sociable.


But of course it's not as clear-cut as that, which we learn watching some of the people in charge of the program and seeing how messed up they are as they eavesdrop on those they deem unstable.

There are, in fact, various factions at odds with each other both in and out of the Department of Homeland Security, one of them played by familiar character actor Stephen Tobolowsky (GROUNDHOG DAY), which lends Neil McGowan's screenplay some of its interesting elements of mystery.

But the real fun here is meeting the group of loners and watching them trying to deal with it all as they attend the insufferable group therapy sessions with all their fake cheer and idiotic role-playing games designed to teach everyone how to mingle with others and enjoy their company. 


This is a generally irascible bunch who enjoy their solitude, so seeing them chafe as their flaky group leader flits around conducting "get to know ya" exercises, all the time with his finger on the remote zapper, is very amusing.

And then there's the weekly "poker night" where everyone gets together at someone's apartment and holds hands for an hour because they've found that this somehow fulfills their physical interaction quota for the week and keeps the SWAT squad from breaking their doors down. 

It's fun listening to them bicker endlessly about every little thing, especially since we know that these misfits are eventually going to form a modest rebel alliance against the state.  A new member of the group, Senise (Melissa Paladino), shakes things up and helps build a fire under the others until they finally start trying to overcome their personal differences and work together.


It's the first feature by director Eryc Tramonn, who has a snappy visual style that keeps even the more static scenes moving.  The cast is filled with outstanding actors including Paladino, Brian Letscher as failed athlete Lincoln Chalk, scripter McGowan as timid weakling Dabney Spargle, Tyson Turrou as hostile landscaper Tanner, Brenda Davidson as mousey librarian Franny, and Khary Payton as Jeremy, who's too crazy even for their motley group of misfits.

We get to watch their progress from one session to another as this talented ensemble perform their characters as though they've been doing it on the theater stage for awhile (some scenes, in fact, make this feel like a well-written play adapted for the screen). 

Senise's attempts to get her group peers to form a deeper interest in each other's personal lives are also filled with funny moments and even a few that veer  close to actual drama.  (Albeit, thankfully, not too close.)

Just as the film seems to be sticking strictly to light comedy and satire, however, the shadowy government figures behind the "loners" program move against its organized opposition with our heroes right in the middle, leading to a suspenseful, surprising, and even twisty final sequence that really ties this modestly mirthful romp up in a nice bow.  And needless to say, LONERS is the ideal comedy to watch by yourself.


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Eeriest Scene In A John Wayne Western? "Randy Rides Alone" (1934) (video)




After a long ride, Randy (John Wayne) spots a remote but familiar saloon...

...and eagerly goes in to visit an old friend.

But when he gets inside...

...an eerie scene awaits.




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Friday, June 14, 2019

"DON'T LOOK...A WRONG TURN TO HELL" -- Curtis K . Case stars in the Violently Chilling Horror -- See Trailer HERE!




CURTIS K. CASE STARS IN THE VIOLENTLY CHILLING HORROR FILM

"DON'T LOOK...A WRONG TURN TO HELL"

NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON PRIME


Newly released, DON'T LOOK, stars Curtis K. Case who plays Alex, a nervous, self-conscious man busy trying to find the courage to take his relationship to the next level... but in order to survive the weekend, he's going to need a much different kind of courage.

"Don't Look" finds five friends leaving New York City for what they thought to be a relaxing Thanksgiving getaway in the country, and by the end of the trip, they will be thankful to escape with their lives. The group encounters a murderous local whose weekend plans are far more sinister than anything they could have ever imagined.

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Directed by Luciana Faulhaber and written by Jessica Eshelman and Danielle Killay, this female-directed twist on the 1980s slasher flick is sure to keep your heart rate rising while surprising you at every turn.

"It was exciting working with such a talented ensemble," said Case. "Especially on a female-driven project. We were all incredibly aware of how important it was to deliver solid performances and make a movie that proves woman can make slasher films just as well as the guys."

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My Favorite Harpo Marx Moment Ever! ("Monkey Business", 1931) (video)




Gang boss J.J. "Big Joe" Helton (Rockliffe Fellowes) is a proud father...

...introducing his beloved daughter Mary at a party, and...

...Harpo makes an unexpected appearance. 


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Thursday, June 13, 2019

LOLA -- DVD Review by Porfle




When LOLA (Indiepix, 198?) was over, I felt a bit as though I'd just been released from custody. Watching it is almost a punitive experience, not so much "entertainment" as punishment for whatever bad thing you've done in the past that you thought you'd gotten away with.

Not to say that I didn't find it interesting, as I do all of the Retro Afrika films from the 1980s-90s which were made for black audiences during South African apartheid. As a cultural artifact, it has the same kind of fascination common to these films which, thankfully, are now being restored and preserved for posterity.

Most of them, however, are way more fun to watch because they really try hard to imitate Hollywood films of various genres (action, crime thriller, martial arts, comedy, even science fiction) but with no budgets or resources, resulting in amateurish yet engaging efforts that are often quite endearing.


LOLA is, in fact, the first of these apartheid-era films which I found truly difficult to finish.  The sparse story could have been thoroughly explored in ten minutes, and as far as technique goes, I've seen security-cam footage that was more cinematic.

Indeed, many scenes are simply master shots so interminable that we begin to feel as though we're keeping the characters under surveillance, waiting for them to do something worthy of attention. There's minimal editing, and most of the dialogue is clearly improvised chatter that goes on for minutes at a time. 

The actors do seem quite comfortable in front of the camera, and have no trouble keeping up these lengthy conversations while in character.  Director Tony Cunningham is content to just aim the camera at them and let it run, as one would while taking the kind of home movie footage that puts your houseguests to sleep.


As for the story, we meet Lola (Constance Shangase) and her high school friends pondering where to go to university after graduation, which is the subject of the first long dialogue scene set in their homeroom at school.  Then, while walking home, they're taunted by a gang of no-account dropouts (one of whom has a crush on Lola), and the two disparate groups challenge each other to a volleyball match.

What follows are extra-long scenes of Lola's gang discussing and making plans about the big game and the after-party, as well as whatever else they can think of to gab about while pretending to drink big cups of tea. 

In a way, these scenes are almost mind-blowing in their incredible blandness and lack of noteworthy content.  When one finally ends, another begins, and the cycle is repeated yet again.


A couple of training scenes break the monotony a bit, and, eventually, game day arrives.  Lola, her BFF, and their three male friends take on the five-man team of arrogant dropouts in a match that's little more than ten people who don't really play volleyball all that well bouncing it around until it's time to declare the winner. 

Oh yeah, they take a break at halftime during which their teacher (the only white cast member, who speaks English) serves snacks on a plate and asks everyone to please return the peels.  Will everyone return their peels? That's about as suspenseful as the scene gets.

But it's not over yet. There's still the after-party, during which the ten of them squeeze into a tiny room for some awkward dancing and socializing. Then, incredibly, it's back to the schoolroom for another ten-minute random dialogue scene that meanders on until a merciful jump-cut to the closing credits.


Not only was I proud of my endurance, but, strangely enough, the film managed to deliver that same kind of fascination which all of the Retro Afrika titles do, not only as cultural artifacts but as examples of filmmakers putting actual movies together with less money and resources than most people spend on lunch.

And yes, I can imagine black South African apartheid-era teens having quite a good time sitting in a theater watching this harmless comedy, getting off on seeing characters like them with whom they can identify, and basking in its familiar, feel-good ambience.

LOLA is a film so obscure that it can't be found on IMDb and there's barely any reference to it at all online. Nobody even knows exactly what year it was made. But here it is, a survivor making it onto DVD in 2019 when so many of its kind have been lost, and in its own small, utterly unimposing way, I found watching it to be time well spent.


Buy it at Amazon.com

Format: NTSC
Language: Zulu, some English (subtitles)
Region: All Regions
Number of discs: 1
Studio: Indiepix Films
DVD Release Date: June 11, 2019
Run Time: 75 minutes
Bonus: Trailer





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"CREATING WOODSTOCK" Documentary Tells Story Behind How It All Really Happened In 1969




CREATING WOODSTOCK

As the future of Woodstock 50 remains uncertain, a new documentary shows how festival founders made the unimaginable possible in 1969


Los Angeles, CA (June 11, 2019) – With the future of the highly anticipated Woodstock 50 music festival unclear, a younger generation may not know that the original “Three Days of Peace and Music” were also plagued by uncertainty, last-minute venue changes, a lack of headliners and permits… and in fact it almost didn’t happen! With more than 70 hours of interviews with Woodstock producers, planners, and performers – director Mick Richards, who attended the 1969 festival as a teenager, has created the most comprehensive and deeply researched look back at how the event came to be in CREATING WOODSTOCK.

Three decades in the making, CREATING WOODSTOCK resurrects the original site blueprints, features interviews with the founders of Woodstock Ventures – John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang, and Artie Kornfield – and takes viewers from the initial idea of the “happening” to the moments when the last festival goer stumbled off Max Yasgur’s once pastural alfalfa field. Cinema Libre Studio has acquired the feature length documentary for a late July release.


“The producers, and everybody working on the original festival 50 years ago, somehow made it happen,” says Mick Richards, director of CREATING WOODSTOCK. “They were the finest production talent of their time and through professionalism, strength of will and sheer tenacity the festival happened, with a few minor glitches. So just like in ‘69, I’m confident that if there is a way to bring Woodstock 50 to fruition, the producers will find it.”

The documentary features never-before-seen private film and rare archival video footage, original interviews with key figures, and uncovered photographs that show just how much went in to pulling off the impossible. First-hand accounts of little known stories are woven throughout the film, such as when Jimi Hendrix was stranded at the airport and hitched a ride to the site, or when a bank manager was awoken in the middle of the night to get money to pay The Who, which then needed to be helicoptered to them before they would go on stage – much like the personal supply of strawberries that Janis Joplin required.

Synopsis: For three days in August 1969, nearly a half-million young people descended upon Max Yasgur's farm in upstate New York for the rock ‘n’ roll event that defined a generation. Mythologized for 50 years, the filmmakers set the record straight with "Creating Woodstock,” the most comprehensive examination of how the festival came to be using original interviews with key figures, rare archival footage and unearthed photographs.



The founders of Woodstock Ventures – John Roberts, Joel Rosenman, Michael Lang, and Artie Kornfeld – along with the best production talent on either coast, including John Morris, Bill Belmont, Mel Lawrence, and Chip Monck recall moments from the initial idea for the festival, to the search for a suitable site and then the race to build a venue, promote the event and, most importantly, book the bands.

Find out why the Grateful Dead wanted a “do over" and Crosby, Stills & Nash weren’t going to show up, why The Who refused to play and Jimi Hendrix almost didn’t make it, and how it turned into a free concert. Richie Havens, Arlo Guthrie, and Leslie West recount their experiences, including performing on a stage that nearly collapsed, and learn how a 15-year-old girl may have saved the festival from being shut down entirely!

Trailer: www.CreatingWoodstock.com
Facebook: www.Facebook.com/CreatingWoodstock
Directed by: Mick Richards

Audio: STEREO  |  Ratio: 16x9  |  Region: 0  |  Genre: Documentary  |  TRT:  111 mins  |  Language: English  |  Rating: Unrated


ABOUT CINEMA LIBRE
Cinema Libre Studio is a full-service mini-studio known for producing and distributing high caliber feature films and social impact documentaries.  Headquartered in the Los Angeles area, the team has released over 200 films.

cinemalibrestudio.com  | facebook.com/cinemalibrestudio | twitter.com/cinemalibre


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Who Turned Out The Lights On The Three Stooges? (video)




One of our favorite running gags in Stooges comedies...

...is when the lights keep going on and off during a fight.

You never know what you'll see when they come back on.


NUTTY BUT NICE (1940)
NO DOUGH BOYS (1944)
WHO DONE IT? (1949)


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