True Blood is starting up again and I am woefully lacking in HBO. I really enjoyed season one, which is now out on dvd and way more affordable than previous HBO series. The show is based on the Sookie Stackhouse books by Charlaine Harris. I have read them all and love them. They are great fun reads filled with just the right amount of humor, sex, suspense, and blood to make for a decadent beach book. The show is a wonderful adaptation of the stories. A few characters and plot points are incredibly different but the essentials are there and nothing that the show has changed has turned me off. Beware that this is HBO at it's bare-assed raunchiest ...don't watch it with your kids in the room unless you want to encourage a preference for S&M werewolf sex. I'm just saying...this stuff would make Al Swearingen blush.
Charlaine Harris will be signing her newest book at the local Borders in Oakbrook Terrace as well on July 13: Reading and Signing 7PM CDT - Oak Brook, IL
Borders Book and Music, 1500 16th St., Suite D, 60523!
So If ya have HBO...watch it, and invite me over too...
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Friday, June 5, 2009
WildClaw Theatre Company Proudly Announces New Company Members
WildClaw Theatre Company is very proud to announce new additions to our horrific family. Danielle McKenzie and Scott T. Barsotti have been welcomed onboard as Company Members, and Karen Tarjan has been brought on as Artistic Associate.
Scott T. Barsotti (WildClaw Company Member) last worked with WildClaw Theatre as the playwright of The Revenants. His other original plays include Brewed and McMeekin Finds Out, and have been seen in Chicago, New York, New Orleans, and this coming fall in his hometown, Pittsburgh. In Chicago, Scott’s work has been produced and/or developed by WildClaw, Curious Theatre Branch, Collaboraction, Collision Theatre Company, Chicago Dramatists, and Dramatis Personae among others. Scott is a member of the Curious Theatre Branch ensemble, as well as an Artistic Associate of Illegal Drama and Collaboraction.
Danielle McKenzie (WildClaw Company Member) Danielle McKenzie (WildClaw Company Member) last worked with WildClaw as ASM for Dreams in the Witch House, and before that was the Stage Manager for The Great God Pan. She has also worked with the College of Lake County doing many productions such as “West Side Story,” Jesus Christ Superstar, American Buffalo, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She also works for the James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts as a technical assistant and has worked on shows such as Momix and The Golden Dragon Acrobats. She is currently the resident stage manager for the Valerie Alpert Dance Company based in Chicago.
Karen Tarjan (WildClaw Artistic Associate) has worked as a movement designer on WildClaw’s productions of The Great God Pan and Dreams on the Witch House. She is a founding member of Chicago’s Seanachai Theatre Company and Boston’s Beau Jest Moving Theatre (which just celebrated its 25th anniversary). Her adaptations of The Overcoat, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Killer Angels were all produced at Lifeline in Chicago. The Killer Angels has also been produced at other theatres throughout the country from Virginia to Alaska.
Welcome all!!!
Scott T. Barsotti (WildClaw Company Member) last worked with WildClaw Theatre as the playwright of The Revenants. His other original plays include Brewed and McMeekin Finds Out, and have been seen in Chicago, New York, New Orleans, and this coming fall in his hometown, Pittsburgh. In Chicago, Scott’s work has been produced and/or developed by WildClaw, Curious Theatre Branch, Collaboraction, Collision Theatre Company, Chicago Dramatists, and Dramatis Personae among others. Scott is a member of the Curious Theatre Branch ensemble, as well as an Artistic Associate of Illegal Drama and Collaboraction.
Danielle McKenzie (WildClaw Company Member) Danielle McKenzie (WildClaw Company Member) last worked with WildClaw as ASM for Dreams in the Witch House, and before that was the Stage Manager for The Great God Pan. She has also worked with the College of Lake County doing many productions such as “West Side Story,” Jesus Christ Superstar, American Buffalo, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. She also works for the James Lumber Center of the Performing Arts as a technical assistant and has worked on shows such as Momix and The Golden Dragon Acrobats. She is currently the resident stage manager for the Valerie Alpert Dance Company based in Chicago.
Karen Tarjan (WildClaw Artistic Associate) has worked as a movement designer on WildClaw’s productions of The Great God Pan and Dreams on the Witch House. She is a founding member of Chicago’s Seanachai Theatre Company and Boston’s Beau Jest Moving Theatre (which just celebrated its 25th anniversary). Her adaptations of The Overcoat, The Two Towers, The Return of the King, and The Killer Angels were all produced at Lifeline in Chicago. The Killer Angels has also been produced at other theatres throughout the country from Virginia to Alaska.
Welcome all!!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Would you buy a Directors Cut of Clive Barker's Nightbreed?
According to sources at Clive Barker's website, the lost footage of NIGHTBREED has been located, and the studio execs could care less. In fact, this source says that the thickheads in charge over there say that not only is there not going to be a directors cut, but that it's "not even worth the cost to upgrade to Blu-ray."
But all hope is not lost. Also from Clive's sight-
So, we are asking ALL loyal readers of Blood Radio to go to Clive's website, and follow the instructions, or simply send an email saying your would love to see a directors cut to philandsarah@clivebarker.info. You can tweet them to, at @philandsarah. Do this now, and pass it along. We, the horror community, can make this happen.
But all hope is not lost. Also from Clive's sight-
If there's a demonstrable audience for an extended Nightbreed then that could well influence a release as a pure commercial decision, but we need to figure out just how large that audience really is. A small but noisy group will not make a difference here - we need to see just how many people would actually put down their hard-earned money for this...
Remember, there isn't a Region 2 DVD release at all and the Region 1 release is a bare bones version missing the 25 minutes of footage that Clive would love to get back into the movie - a song, some violence, some structure... There's also the prospect of a commentary and hours of potential bonus content...
So, we are asking ALL loyal readers of Blood Radio to go to Clive's website, and follow the instructions, or simply send an email saying your would love to see a directors cut to philandsarah@clivebarker.info. You can tweet them to, at @philandsarah. Do this now, and pass it along. We, the horror community, can make this happen.
The reality of a Zombie apocalypse...
My dear friend Annie, currently residing down in Florida, turned me on to this. It is a couple years old, but it was new to me, and I found it very entertaining...and frightening...
5 Scientific Reasons a Zombie Apocalypse Could Actually Happen
5 Scientific Reasons a Zombie Apocalypse Could Actually Happen
We found out recently that if you try to leave a little kid in a graveyard late at night, he'll freak out. Even if you offer to leave him a gun to protect himself. Why? It's because on some instinctual level, all humans know it's just a matter of time until the zombies show up.
Our culture is full of tales of the undead walking the Earth, from our religions to our comic books. But, some sort of zombie apocalypse isn't actually possible, right?
Right?
Guys?
Actually, yes. It's quite possible. Here's five ways it could happen, according to science.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Our friends at Strawdog Theatre are throwing a party.
STRAWDOG THEATRE'S CASINO NIGHT!
SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2009 8pm - 2am,
Tickets $15.
CASINO NIGHT Black Tie / Blue Collar
Dress up. Dress down. Our friends over at Strawdog Theatre are throwing their biggest party of the year, and all you have to do is show up. Win cash playing blackjack, poker, roulette, craps or by entering their 50/50 raffle. Music will play, bartenders will pour, lovely servers will serve and be lovely. And if you buy 2 tickets online now, they're just $20! That's $10 a ticket!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Guillermo del Toro on Craig Ferguson
This is from last night's Late Late Show. Finally an interview for me. Nerdy funny guys I like talking about stuff I like. Stuff you usually don't hear on network TV. Craig and Guillermo managed to talk about vampires, Hobbits, douchebags, horror literature, H. P. Lovecraft, Tentacles, Transylvania, nightmares...and so much more.
"The fat man is a geek!"
I was a fan of both of these guys before, but now, straight to the top of the list.
"The fat man is a geek!"
I was a fan of both of these guys before, but now, straight to the top of the list.
Kitley's Krypt - MYSTERY PHOTO #5
Another week, another MYSTERY PHOTO!
Jon Kitley, pillar of the Chicago Horror Community and head honcho over at KITLEY'S KRYPT, wants to challenge your horror knowledge. Week in, week out, he posts a Mystery Photo - sometimes from an obscure horror title, sometimes just an unusual shot from a well-known classic. We figured our faithful Claw readers would enjoy the challenge!
Last week's MP was from the French cult film BABY BLOOD (1990), released on video here in the States (in a cut/dubbed version) as The Evil Within). The plot centers on an alien fetus who forces its female host to kill for the blood it needs to grow, all the while carrying on a chatty telepathic dialogue with her! It's one that you won't soon forget. Even better, there is a sequel coming out, called Lady Blood, with returning star Emmanuelle Escourrou, who also co-wrote the script. From what we've seen of the previews, it looks worth the watch. Stay tuned...
Let's see how well you fare with this week's offering (should be a relatively easy one for you zombie fans out there):
Send your guesses to: jon@kitleyskrypt.com
If you provide the correct answer, your name will be announced next week on the Kitley's Krypt website (http://www.kitleyskrypt.com), along with a new photo. Even if you don't know the answer, we welcome any sorta-kinda educated guess! So, send in your emails today and good luck!
Jon Kitley, pillar of the Chicago Horror Community and head honcho over at KITLEY'S KRYPT, wants to challenge your horror knowledge. Week in, week out, he posts a Mystery Photo - sometimes from an obscure horror title, sometimes just an unusual shot from a well-known classic. We figured our faithful Claw readers would enjoy the challenge!
Last week's MP was from the French cult film BABY BLOOD (1990), released on video here in the States (in a cut/dubbed version) as The Evil Within). The plot centers on an alien fetus who forces its female host to kill for the blood it needs to grow, all the while carrying on a chatty telepathic dialogue with her! It's one that you won't soon forget. Even better, there is a sequel coming out, called Lady Blood, with returning star Emmanuelle Escourrou, who also co-wrote the script. From what we've seen of the previews, it looks worth the watch. Stay tuned...
Let's see how well you fare with this week's offering (should be a relatively easy one for you zombie fans out there):
Send your guesses to: jon@kitleyskrypt.com
If you provide the correct answer, your name will be announced next week on the Kitley's Krypt website (http://www.kitleyskrypt.com), along with a new photo. Even if you don't know the answer, we welcome any sorta-kinda educated guess! So, send in your emails today and good luck!
Kim Harrison book signing
Kim Harrison , author of The Hollows Series, will be in Naperville this evening as part of a Supernatural Summer Tour for teen fantasy books. She will be at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 West Jefferson, Naperville, at 7pm, together with Melissa Marr and Kelley Armstrong. Kim is promoting her first Young Adult novel called Once Dead, Twice Shy.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Because Guillermo del Toro doesn't have enough to do...
Because Guillermo del Toro does not have enough to do (he is directing 2 Hobbit films currently, has 7 films in production, plus 8 more in development, including Jekyll and Hyde, Frankenstein, and Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, one of my childhood favorites), he decided to write a book.
A vampire book.
The Strain
The visionary creator of the Academy Award-winning Pan's Labyrinth and a Hammett Award-winning author bring their imaginations to this bold, epic novel about a horrifying battle between man and vampire that threatens all humanity. It is the first installment in a thrilling trilogy and an extraordinary international publishing event.
The Strain
They have always been here. Vampires. In secret and in darkness. Waiting. Now their time has come.
In one week, Manhattan will be gone. In one month, the country.
In two months—the world.
Sounds good to me. I have another book to bring up to Michigan with me this year.
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