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Blog Posts, Random Fun by William O'Donnell on April 24th, 2013
Steve Kostanski, a special effects artist working out of Toronto who has been a part on such productions as Silent Hill: Revelation and the upcoming Pacific Rim, began making the film Manborg as a personal project. It was mostly shot in a garage with his friends and a budget of roughly $1000. Now, much to his surprise, the film has become something of a cult sensation as it screens in theatres all over the world as well as receiving a loaded DVD release in almost every region. I spoke to the Director about the explosion of Manborg fandom worldwide:
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Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on January 9th, 2013
We catch up with iconic film director Tim Burton to find out more…
Frankenweenie is described as a semi-autobiographical project. Does this mean the younger characters in the movie are based on your classmates from school?
The kids in the movie are based on various real people, but they are also based on horror icons like Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre and dubbed Japanese movies that I remember seeing as a child. They relate to movies and actors, as well as real people that I remember from my childhood.
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Random Fun by Michael Durr on October 30th, 2012
Whenever the 31 Nights of Terror rolls around, I find myself trying to be a little creative or come up with something different. Now, at first glance, a few top five lists does not scream any sort of real creativity. However, these are not your conventional list five movies and have intellectual conversation where everybody just ends up disagreeing. Oh no, I guarantee you will smile, laugh or at least be encouraged to write my webmaster and demand that I go back to my old job of stalking Alyssa Milano at baseball games. Now that’s really creepy. Let’s go shall we?
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 22nd, 2012
Faithful readers might remember the name David Annandale. He’s been a member of the Upcomingdisc family since it started. You may have also noticed he hasn’t been reviewing much of late. That’s because he’s busy getting his novels published. That’s right our man David is hitting the big time. We want you to check him out. So, here’s an excerpt from his exceptional horror book: Gethsemane Hall.
In the dream, he was back at St. Rose’s Church, going through the funeral again. He knew he was dreaming because he felt the pain of repetition, sensed the sadism of a force that would make him experience ritualized loss once again. Knowing that he was dreaming didn’t diminish the pain. The anguish pressed him down, a granite weight, as he tried to stand for the hymn. The injustice of the re-enactment was colossal and could only be for the benefit of a cruel deity’s amusement. Something was laughing at him. He looked up. Standing above the altar was a large wooden crucifix, its Christ bigger than life. The Christ was laughing at him. Now he was looking at the face in close-up, was staring into its wide mouth, could see where the red paint of its throat had chipped, saw lips peeled back from tree-ringed teeth. He couldn’t see Christ’s eyes. He couldn’t see anything but the laugh, the maw of red disappearing to black. The laugh itself was looking at him, the mouth so contorted with mirth that the very expression had become sentient. He tried to yell back at it, to give back his hatred, but the laugh was too huge, too strong, visible even when he closed his eyes. The laugh grew from howl to tsunami roar. Its register climbed hysteria’s ladder, from exultation to frenzy, and finally it was the scream of the heart of the universe.
Want to read more? Of course, you do. Pick up the book today and be sure to keep an extra light on when you’re finished reading. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
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Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on September 1st, 2012
Master storytellers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz (executive producers of Lost and writers of TRON: Legacy) invite audiences to experience an intriguing twist to the classic fairytales of Snow White, Pinocchio, Red Riding Hood and many more in their thrilling new fantasy series Once Upon A Time. Packed with enchanting icons from the world’s most beloved stories, the show stars a host of talented actors including Ginnifer Goodwin, Josh Dallas, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla and Robert Carlyle.
We chat to actress Jennifer Morrison – who plays Emma Swan in the show – to find out more…
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Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 31st, 2012
With the first season of Once Upon A Time about to be released on Blu-ray and DVD, we catch up with acclaimed actress Ginnifer Goodwin to discover more about the fantasy show. What does Ginnifer think of the two characters she plays? Why does she think the series has become so popular? And what secrets can she uncover about the first season? Read on for the answers…
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Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on August 27th, 2012
ABC’s popular thriller Revenge follows the story of Emily Thorne [played by Emily VanCamp], a new arrival in the Hamptons. By all appearances, Emily is a friendly and sophisticated ‘girl next door’, whose disarming charm and generosity allow her seamless access to the restricted circles of Hamptons’ high society. But the affluent, exclusive world she’s immersed herself in is tied to a dark family history, and Emily Thorne is anything but what she seems.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on June 23rd, 2012
As promised, here’s more in our weekend coverage of Pixar’s Brave. On Sunday we’ll be posting a review. In the meantime check out this Witch’s Brew.
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Random Fun by Archive Authors on March 14th, 2012
Hitting the Nuts is an independent poker film about an annual small-town poker tournament and the players that play in it. Similar to the movie The Grand, this film was done in a “mockumentary”-style format but with a cast of unknown actors. The movie centers around several larger-than-life characters. There is Ezekiel Yoder, played by director Joe Boyd, an Amish farmer who has lost everything and is playing in this tournament in order to save his farm. Carol Marshal is a redhead waitress in her mid 40′s who is the eternal flirt but is also crafty at the poker table.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on December 27th, 2011
When you think of Steven Spielberg you often think of Aliens and Dinosaurs. War Horse has been a labor of love for the director. The film follows the story of an incredible horse through World War I and a young man’s will to be reunited. It’s one of those perfect family movies for the holidays. I strongly recommend you check it out. We’re going to run a series of non-exclusive interviews this week. Keep checking for more coverage of War Horse. This interview is with Bobby Lovgren, who trained the horses for the film.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on November 24th, 2011
With Thanksgiving Day upon us we’ve decided that what we’re thankful for this year is all of our faithful readers and supporters.
Happy Thanksgiving Day!
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on November 16th, 2011
HOLLYWOOD, CA (November 15, 2011) – Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) invites fans across the country to enter into the world of mystery and adventure created by director J.J. Abrams in his sensational coming-of-age story SUPER 8with a unique Twitter promotion. In celebration of the film’s home entertainment debut on November 22, PHE will hide Blu-ray/DVD Combo Packs signed by J.J. Abrams in 20 cities across the U.S. and Canada and begin offering clues to the locations today via the film’s @Super8Movie Twitter account and Super8Tweet.com. Each day, the clues will get more specific until all of the prizes are found.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on November 2nd, 2011
Anyone who is a fan of horror or science fiction knows who Forry Ackerman was. He gave more to the industry than anyone else. He coined the term sci-fi and inspired the likes of Stephen King, John Landis, Steven Spielberg, and many others. He was the editor of Famous Monsters Of Filmland and held the largest collection of movie memorabilia anywhere in his famed Ackermuseum.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 28th, 2011
Director Declan O’Brien created the right recipe for the gut wrenching blood-oozing tale that follows a group of friends that decide to go snowboarding during their winter break.
They make the ‘Wrong Turn’ and end up getting lost in a deadly storm with killers in their midst.
Just in time for Halloween, our new ‘WRONG TURN 4: Bloody Beginnings Cannibal Cookbook’ is now available via Cookbook
where you’ll be able to follow an array of gruesome recipes to make something horribly delicious – just be careful not to make the Wrong Turn’ & consume at your own risk!
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 26th, 2011
Another new face in the Pirates franchise is Penelope Cruz who plays Angelica, the daughter of Blackbeard and Captain Jack’s old love. Together they set sail on the latest sea adventure. Continue reading for the full interview with Cruz:
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 21st, 2011
With the release of the new Pirates Of The Caribbean on DVD and Blu-ray, we thought we’d share some extra content with our readers. We all know that Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow is the hero of the Pirates films. But every hero needs a nemesis and for Captain Jack that man is Captain Barbossa. Continue reading for an interview with the talented actor:
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 18th, 2011
Ahoy there Mates, Pirates Of The Caribbean On Stranger Tides is coming out on Blu-ray today. Our review will be on the way next week. Until then, I’ll share some pretty cool Disney treasure that you can dig up right now.
Continue reading for the goods:
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Disc Reviews by Gino Sassani on October 18th, 2011
They call it Howl-O-Scream, and what a scream it is, literally. I dressed in a Frankenstein’s Monster shirt that was given to me by Sara Karloff, daughter to the late great Boris, herself. Anything to get into the mood. So with proper attire and tickets in hand, Ellen, my wife, and I drove the 10 minutes to the park and quickly boarded the tram of the damned. But this was not to be anything like my last few visits to the annual event.
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Disc Reviews by Michael Durr on October 17th, 2011
Perhaps it is a cliché for a lot of review writers on here to aspire to be “published writers”. To go beyond the webpages that we put out two and three times a week (and in case of some hard working site owners and webmasters, two to three times daily) and produce a physical, published book. For many of us, it is a dream that we wish we could make a reality. Personally, I have had that dream for over twenty years and after hardships, setbacks and general depression, I find myself in a place where I finally feel I can write. Hopefully in these pages, we can consider this another step towards that fulfillment.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 8th, 2011
Did You Know? Some Unusual Facts about Poe, the “Enigmatic Master of Darkness”:
The 7th of October marks the 162nd Birthday of one of horror’s greatest writers. Edgar Allan Poe was born on that date and what a treat for horror fans for centuries to come.
Poe was the first person to gather at the gravesite of Thomas Jefferson while groups from The University Of Virginia argued over their position in the procession to the grave.
That one is from us. Relativity Media has provided even more Poe facts. Continue reading to learn more about Poe and he film, The Raven.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on October 5th, 2011
With this week’s release of The Lion King on Blu-ray we thought we’d share this interview with the film’s original directors. You’ll find it is just full of wonderful information about, what I consider to be, Disney’s best animated feature. Look for our reviews of The Lion King 3D Blu-ray and The Lion King Blu-ray soon.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 10th, 2011
Biggest Selling Family Title for August in Home Video History
The RIO celebration has given wing to prospects for an endless summer, with the colorful, musical family adventure from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment setting home video history as the biggest selling family title ever for an August release in its Blu-ray and DVD debut.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 10th, 2011
Joan Cusack recently starred as ‘Mom’ in Disney’s family space adventure film Mars Needs Moms. With the Blu-ray DVD about to be released, we caught up with the acclaimed actress to find out more about this family fun adventure film. Continue reading for the entire interview.
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on August 10th, 2011
Seth Green stars as a broccoli-hating kid Milo in the intergalactic space adventure Mars Needs Moms. With the Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D and DVD about to be released, we sit down for a chat with Seth for the lowdown on the making of the movie… Continue to read the interview:
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Random Fun by Gino Sassani on April 17th, 2011
One of Upcomingdiscs readers, Andrea Mandarino was one of the winners of the contest.
Upcomingdiscs would like to congratulate her on her winning design.
Andrea’s design can be seen here: Scarface Design
SCARFACE arrives on Blu-ray on September 6, 2011. Click continue for the full list of winners.
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