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Carla Laemmle Book Signing At Larry Edmunds Book Store, Hollywood October 30
27 October 2009 7:04 AM, PDT | Cinemaretro.com | See recent CinemaRetro news »
There will be a book signing by legendary actress Carla Laemmle at the famed Larry Edmunds Book Store in Hollywood on October 30 at 7:00 Pm. Ms. Laemmle is the niece of Carl Laemmle, the founder of Universal Pictures and is the only living cast member of the silent version of The Phantom of the Opera the Bela Lugosi version of Dracula. Ms. Laemmle, who just celebrated her 100th birthday, will be joined by her co-authors Bob Birchard and Rick Atkins for a signing of her autobiography Among the Rugged Peaks. Birchard will also give a talk on the early days of Universal Studios. The book shop is located at 6644 Hollywood Boulevard. For more info call 323-463-3273. »
- nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
Bela Lugosi And Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story Of A Haunting Collaboration (Book Review)
20 October 2009 1:50 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Their names are synonymous with classic horror films. Together, Bela Lugosi and Boris Karloff presented an unbeatable tag team of terror. For over 25 years they dueled for horror superiority with films such as Dracula, Frankenstein, The Mummy, White Zombie, The Bride Of Frankenstein, Mark Of The Vampire, and dozens of others. Film historian Greg Mank, the foremost expert on classic horror of the 1930s and 1940s, takes horror fans on an incredible journey through the lives of these two icons of the silver screen in Bela Lugosi And Boris Karloff: The Expanded Story Of A Haunting Collaboration.
In a volume nearly 700 pages long, Mank looks at their films both individually and together, as well as their personal and private lives and relationships. Over the years Mank has conducted interviews with hundreds of personalities related to classic horror including many surviving stars, crewmembers, and the families of the stars. With Mank’s work, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Tim Janson)
Carla Laemmle's 100th Birthday Bash
9 October 2009 2:26 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Carla Laemmle is turning 100 on October 20th of this year, and she's celebrating in style! Fans will likely remember her for her onscreen appearance at the beginning of Universal's classic horror movie, Dracula. Some heavy hitters in horror and Gov. Schwarzenneger himself will be attending this milestone event. Take a look at the official press release below:
“Carla Laemmle’s Centennial Birthday Gala”
Carla Laemmle Celebrates Her 100Th Birthday With Lifetime Achievement
Awards To Be Presented At The American Cinematheque At The Egyptian
6712 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Officially Sponsored by Famous Monsters of Filmland and Universal Studios
Hosted by Tom Tangen, Inge Jaklin, Robert Bradford, Rosemary Weinglass,
and Robert Aragon
**** Photo Opportunity ****
Los Angeles, CA October 6, 2009 – American actress, Carla Laemmle, niece of Universal Pictures founder Carl Laemmle, will be celebrating her 100th birthday with her family and friends at the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, »
Classic Movie Monsters vs. Modern Movie Monsters
8 October 2009 8:29 AM, PDT | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »
It’s classic movie monster time! I was going to wait until Christmas to talk about this, but now seemed like a more appropriate time. We are going to compare the original black and white movie monsters (and the actors who brought them to life), against more modern versions and actors to see who comes out on top.
I know there are dozens of classic monsters, including the Creature from the Black Lagoon, The Fly, giant robots, aliens, and over-sized insects/animals, but I’m going to focus on the more famous literary monsters : Frankenstein’s monster, The Wolf Man, Dracula and The Mummy.
Let’s start with my favorite character, Frankenstein’s monster. Most people incorrectly refer to the monster As Frankenstein - but actually, author Mary Shelley never gave the creature a name. In the 1818 novel, Shelley writes about mad scientist Dr. Victor Frankenstein and how he learns to create life. »
- Paul Young
The Ultimate Guide to Universal's Movie Monsters
22 September 2009 7:45 PM, PDT | Cinematical | See recent Cinematical news »
If you're a fan of the classic Universal Studios movie monsters, including Dracula, Frankenstein, the Wolfman, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, the Mummy, and more, then you've probably found yourself haunted by a severe lack of ginormous books that focus on your obsession. With Halloween just around the corner, Michael Mallory's Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror arrives just in time.
It's chock full of over 300 black and white and 25 color behind-the-scenes photos, original movie posters, publicity shots, and articles from people like James Whale (director of Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein, and many more), makeup marvel Jack P. Piece, FX man John Fulton, and more. It's officially endorsed by the studio, so I'm not sure if this will be the Bela Lugosi tell-all expose that you're looking for. The whole package is 252 pages long, and at 9" by 12 ", it can double as a blunt object if you need to brain anyone. »
- Kevin Kelly
Playboy bites into the sexy history of the Vampire!
9 September 2009 5:00 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Our lingerie-clad neighbors on the magazine racks are showing some teeth along with... their racks in their October issue.
Yes, in the spirit of the season, our friends over at Playboy are vamping it up for the fall, and have shared with Fango the cover for the mag (see it full-sized below), which hits stores and Playboy Digital this Friday.
Given the success of the HBO series True Blood and the The Twilight Saga of books and films, there is no denying that pop culture today is enthralled with all things vampire. The October issue of Playboy seeks to explain this sexy phenomenon with a history of vampire lore accompanied by a seductive eight-page pictorial.
“Love Bites” offers historical insight into the sexualization of the vampire, beginning with Bela Lugosi’s compelling portrayal of Dracula, but it is the eight pages of accompanying photos that truly demonstrate the seductive power of bloodsuckers. »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
Weekly DVD & Blu-Ray Chopping List 9/08/2009
5 September 2009 10:00 PM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Curious to know what frightful films and devilish discs will be available to view in the privacy of your own digital dungeon this week? Fango's got you covered.
Below the jump you'll find the full list of titles arriving in-stores this Tuesday, September 8, 2009 in our weekly version of the famous Fangoria Chopping List - updated with all the last-minute additions and deletions.
Note: Clickable links lead to Amazon.com
Creepshow (Bd) - Warner Bros.
Amazon.com says: Inspired by the controversial E.C. Comics of the 1950s--which also provided the title and inspiration for the popular Tales from the Crypt TV series--director George Romero and screenwriter Stephen King serve up five delightfully frightful stories. Utilizing comic-book panels, animated segues, and exaggerated lighting and camera angles, Romero and cinematographer Michael Gornick come very close to replicating a horror comic in film format. The results mix fine acting with the morbid sense »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (James Zahn)
Why Park Chan-Wook’s ‘Thirst’ Isn’t Worth the Hype
3 September 2009 4:50 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
Vampire films have been around as long as film itself. Dracula earned his wings as one of the original Universal Monsters back when the role was helmed by the incomparable Bela Lugosi. I thought about this a lot today because I think Universal Monster is a very apt term for a vampire; in a way that transcends studio labels. Vampires stories have origins in scores of ancient cultures from all over the world. Vampire cinema exists on almost every continent and, for better or worse, each entry boasts a unique set of cultural flavors. Chan Wook-Park is a fantastic director and all I heard for weeks was how his vampire opus Thirst was a gorgeous, deeply affecting film; my interest was duly peaked. Two very long hours later, I emerged in the minority. I did not like this film. Thirst is a beautiful film........for the first half hour. It explores the deeper, contemplative »
- Brian Salisbury
Hamilton to Produce Love at First Bite 2!
25 August 2009 | Horror Asylum | See recent Horror Asylum news »
Here's an odd one. It seems that out of work legendary actor George Hamilton is apparently trying to produce a sequel to his 1979 horror comedy 'Love At First Bite'. It seems the actor (who recently turned 70) is looking to hop on board the popularity of recent vampire flicks such as 'Twilight'. 'It's terrific. It's all about old world school of Dracula in the Bela Lugosi 1940s up against the Twilight felons with humor', Hamilton ... »
The Vampire Convention!
21 August 2009 7:46 AM, PDT | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »
Hey, if plumbers and dentists can have conventions, why not vampires?
On Sunday, Augist 16th, Hollywood appeared to be invaded by the combined residents of Sunnydale, Santa Cruz and 'Salem's Lot, as bloodsuckers gathered at the Music Box Theater for the first ever Vampire Convention and came back that night for Vampirella's Ball.
It was an appropriate date, as it marked the 53rd anniversary of the death of Dracula himself, Bela Lugosi--the inspiration for Bauhaus' biggest hit. Because of the Hollywood setting, attendees could literally walk down the Boulevard and pay respect at Bela Lugosi's star (Many did.).
There was a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Vampirella, as well as round-table discussions on 'Vampires And Sexuality', and 'Why we love vampires.'
Well-dressed theatergoers on intermission from the "Legally Blonde" at The Pantages Theater did double takes as hordes of fanged, pale Goths slouched silently past them, »
- no-reply@fangoria.com (Pat Jankiewicz)
Universal Finally Celebrates The Wolf Man's Legacy
5 August 2009 11:38 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Even though Frankenstein and Dracula both got the stellar DVD treatment a while back, there's one monster who was left to fend for himself in DVD land ... the Wolf Man. Universal has corrected that wrong by finally offering up The Wolf Man Legacy Collection.
Included will be a Tom Weaver (film historian) commentary as well as a host of featurettes including The Wolf Man: From Ancient Curse to Modern Myth, Pure in Heart: The Life and Legacy of Lon Chaney Jr., He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce, Monsters by Moonlight, The Wolf Man Archives, and a Universal horror documentary narrated by Kenneth Branagh.
Check out the artwork below and look for the disc in stores soon! Now how about those Blu-rays?
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- Uncle Creepy
Horrorwood Babbles On: Forrest J Ackerman - Alive and Well in Fandom!
12 July 2009 10:28 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Finally, we take a breath, clear the cobwebs of mourning and peek out from beneath the shadows to find out how the late Forrest J Ackerman continues to do us good. At genre conventions from coast to coast, fans and friends pay tribute to the grand old man who made us monsters!
Ken-tucky? Yep, they Ken!
Any horror fan, young or old, who’s in it for the scare-making arts, crafts and monster makers, Must experience Wonderfest. I flew over the cool greenery and picturesque graveyards of Louisville, Kentucky to attend the first Con I’ve been to without Uncle Forry by my side. While most travelers rushed to the baggage claim to pick up luggage and trot off to watch horses run some derby, I was there for the monsters!
In its 20th year, Wonderfest is a gathering place for modelers. Make that “Super-modelers.” Builders, sculptors, painters, collectors, you name it! »
- GoJoeMoe
Event Report: Creature From The Black Lagoon: The Musical Premieres!
30 June 2009 6:07 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Ever wonder where the Creature from the Black Lagoon has been hiding out for the last 55 years? The answer: Santa Monica Blvd, from the looks of him.
Our favorite green gilled freak is back at a new attraction, decked out in glitter, dreadlocks, and a set of new dance moves in The Creature from the Black Lagoon: A Raging Rockin' Show which opened today at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Dread Central was invited out to the premiere showing, which had original film star Julie Adams in attendance, to witness all those fierce musical numbers in action.
Below you'll find several pictures and two videos from the event (notice the Nin and AC/DC stickers on The Creature's cave wall) which featured flying acrobatics and a giant kaiju-style version of the monster.
We await the inevitable Dracula musical where Bela Lugosi impersonators sing Lady Marmalade.
Creature from the Black Lagoon: The Musical »
- Andrew Kasch
Convention Report: Monsterpalooza 2009, Burbank, CA!
20 June 2009 5:09 PM, PDT | iconsoffright.com | See recent Icons of Fright news »
Monsterpalooza!
Hey fright fans, Jsyn here, and do I have a doozy of a convention report for you!
As a native New Yorker recently transplanted to Hollywoodland, I tend to tell it like it is and sometimes that gets me into trouble. Nevertheless, like you, I am a horror enthusiast who works hard for his money, especially in these troubled economic times. And frankly, I have stopped attending conventions with the frequency that I used to because it’s simply become too expensive and, worse, I am usually let down with the overall quality of the event. Like most convention goers, I despise feeling ripped-off by high ticket prices, higher parking fees and almost criminal prices for food and beverages. Also, I am not much of an autograph collector, and that seems to be a major aspect of most of these shows. It’s not even about actually meeting and interacting with these celebrities anymore, »
Horrorwood Babbles On: Going Once! Twice! Gone! (But Never Forgotten)
31 May 2009 7:30 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Driving past the recently “Ex” Ackerminimansion onto the ever-congested Hollywood freeway, I had the feeling you get at the beginning of a nasty flu or on the morning of a newly minted depression. I felt like I was standing over my own shoulder, shaking my head at myself. No matter the spin I put on it, I was motoring toward the final nail in the coffin of an era. A nail called: the Forrest J Ackerman Estate Auction. The era that was ending had practically built me. Maybe you too?
In the 45 minutes it took to clear Hollywood and touch the far edge of the San Fernando Valley, I thought a lot about Forry and how he might be feeling if he were sitting next to me on this trip …
4E: Well, pal. Woulda’ liked for the collection to have ended up in a museum. I’ll never understand how »
- GoJoeMoe
Ford's Blade Runner Gun And Frankenstein Poster Sell For $200,000
8 May 2009 6:25 PM, PDT | WENN | See recent WENN news »
The recession has yet to hit the Hollywood memorabilia market - Harrison Ford's blaster gun from Blade Runner and an original Frankenstein movie poster have just sold at auction for more than $200,000 (GBP133,300) each.
Ford's Rick Deckard sci-fi weapon, the only firing gun used in the cult film, went under the hammer for a whopping $270,000 (GBP180,000), while the 1931 poster stunned Profiles In History auction house bosses when it fetched $216,000 (GBP144,000).
Other highlights of the spring memorabilia sale, which brought in over $4 million (GBP2.6 million), included the Creature From The Black Lagoon's mask, Arnold Schwarzenegger's Mr. Freeze costume from Batman & Robin and Derek Meers' Jason Voorhees costume from Friday the 13th.
Also going under the hammer were two velociraptors feeding on a triceratops display from Jurassic Park, Ray Park's Darth Maul fighting lightsaber from Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace and the cape worn by Bela Lugosi in a string of Dracula movies. »
Famous Monsters Hit the Big Screen in La
29 April 2009 10:33 AM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Famous Monsters of Filmland is thrilled to be able to share a two-day double feature event at the end of May with the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, California. Saturday, May 30th, will be adorned with a double bill of Son of Frankenstein (1939) followed by Ghost of Frankenstein (1942). Sunday goes for the famous leading vampire with the classic Dracula (1931) as well as House of Dracula (1945).
Seeing these monster classics is treat enough; tossed on top as the cherry to crown your ice cream is an arrangement of guest speakers who will provide some interesting insight; most were personally involved in the films' making! The screenings will be introduced by Sara Karloff, Janet Ann Gallow, Carla Laemmle, and Jane Adams, respectively. This is bound to be an excellent event!
For additional details, including start times and directions, please visit the Famous Monsters of Filmland website!
- Tristan »
- Tristan Sinns
Women of Classic Horror to Introduce Films at the Egyptian
28 April 2009 7:51 PM, PDT | Pretty/Scary | See recent pretty-scary news »
Four women of classic horror will be doing cinematic introductions in Los Angeles at the end of May. Famous Monsters of Filmland has organized a two day double feature event along with the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater. On Saturday, May 30th, Sara Karloff will be introducing Son of Frankenstein (1945), which will be followed with a showing of Ghost of Frankenstein (1942) with an introduction by actress Janet Ann Gallow. On Sunday, May 31, Dracula (1931) will be introduced by Carla Laemmle, and Jane Adams will introduce Horror of Dracula (1945).
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- Tristan Sinns
Famous Monsters Hit the Big Screen in La
28 April 2009 7:44 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
Famous Monsters of Filmland is thrilled to be able to share a two day double feature event at the end of May with the American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, California. Saturday, May 30th, will be adorned with a double bill of Son of Frankenstein (1939) followed by Ghost of Frankenstein (1942). Sunday goes for the famous leading vampire with the classic Dracula (1931) as well as House of Dracula (1945).
Seeing these monster classics is treat enough; tossed on top as the cherry to crown your ice cream is an arrangement of guest speakers who will provide some interesting insight; most were personally involved in the film's making! The screenings will be introduced by Sara Karloff, Janet Ann Gallow, Carla Laemmle, and Jane Adams, respectively. This is bound to be an excellent event! For additional details, including start times and directions, please visit the Famous Monsters of Filmland website!
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- Tristan Sinns
Blade Runner blaster gun among items in Hollywood auction
20 April 2009 5:23 AM, PDT | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »
We gave you the heads up back in February and now we’re just days away from the new spring sale of Hollywood memorabilia courtesy of auctioneers Profiles in History. The collection will see the estate of the esteemed collector Forrest Ackermann go under the hammer along with other goodies from Tinseltown’s archives and the item most capturing the public’s imagination is the blaster gun as used by Harrison Ford in sci-fi classic Blade Runner. The fake weapon from the Ridley Scott thriller comes from Hollywood producer and marketer Jeff Walker and has already been dubbed the “holy grail” of sci-fi weapons. So, how much would you expect to fork out for such it’s a one of a kind novelty? Just a cool $100 – $150,000! Too steep for you? Maybe there’s something else on offer to tickle your fancy…
Also up for grabs is the iconic strapless black »
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