Post by Horror Con on Mar 4, 2004 15:53:14 GMT -5
BURBANK, CA
Sat. & Sun. May 22 - 23, 2004
Burbank Airport Hilton
2500 Hollywood Way
DAYS OF DARKNESS: A CELEBRATION OF HORROR
Horror has a new name in Los Angeles! For over 15 years Creation Entertainment joined forces with Fangoria Magazine to present the annual Weekend of Horrors event in May each year.
Now, we're going it alone and we're going all out to provide a bigger, more exciting, and more cutting edge gathering for horror fanatics! That's right, horror has a new name in L.A. but the same folks behind the convention are still here! Join the fun and keep heart of horror beating in Southern California!
Check out the dynamite list of guests we have set so far with many more to come!
GEORGE ROMERO (as director/writer of the classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, George ushered in the modern age of horror films. He has been part of the genre scene ever since!) Don't miss this rare West Coast appearance on Saturday!
ROBERT ENGLUND (One of the true icons of horror, Freddy of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" flicks, plus lots of other genre credits) Robert appears Sunday.
DON MANCINI (Bride of Chucky - Writer (characters) (written by), Executive Producer 1998, Child's Play 3: Look Who's Stalking - Writer (characters) (written by) 1991, Child's Play 2 - Writer (characters) (written by) 1990, Tales from the Crypt (TV series) - Writer (teleplay) (episode "Fitting Punishment") Cellar Dweller - Writer (as Kit Du Bois) 1988, Child's Play - Writer (screenplay) (story))
JACK SHOLDER (Director of: 12 Days of Terror (TV movie), Beeper , Time Killer , Arachnid - edited Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (video), The Omen (TV movie) - Tales from the Crypt (TV series) - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge)
BILL LUSTIG (Executive Producer of a series of video documentaries on the horror genre, and other credits include the Maniac Cop films)
EdgeFX and STEVE JOHNSON, creators of prosthetics and animatronic effects (Spiderman II, Cat In The Hat, Star Trek: Nemesis, X-Men II)
MICK GARRIS (writer/director/producer best known for his work on HOCUS POCUS, THE FLY II, THE STAND, AMAZING STORIES, CRITTER II, PSYCHO IV and many other genre productions)
TOM SAVINI (one of the true legends of horror, Tom is an amazingly talented special effects designer and actor whose work is always enjoyed by genre fanatics!)
ERIC CAIDEN's HOLLYWOOD BOOK AND POSTER'S FRIGHT FILMFEST: The tradition
continues as we turn over our screening room (running both days) to Eric to present some tasty horror treats!
REGGIE BANNISTER (Bubba Ho-tep, Phantasm IV, Wishmaster, Silent Night, Deadly Night)
GIGI BANNISTER (Special Effects Make-Up Coordinator Phantasm IV)
RENNY HARLIN (Director/Producer whose work includes DEEP BLUE SEA, CLIFFHANGER, DIE HARD 2, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, and many others)
BILL MOSELEY (Chop Top in Texsas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses)
SID HAIG (Sid Haig is currently winning legions of new fans for his outrageous portrayal of the sinister Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie’s 2003 horror hit “House of 1000
Corpses”. Over a 40 year period, Sid Haig has appeared in over 50 films and 350 television shows. He is also famous for having appeared in legendary cult director Jack Hill’s classic films “Spider Baby,” “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown.” Sid is scheduled to begin filming the sequel to “House of 1000 Corpses” in April 2004.)
DON COSCARELLI (director and producer of BUBBA HO TEP (starring Bruce Campbell as an aging Elvis), will celebrate the DVD release of Bubba (due out May 25) with special clips from the DVD and cast members of the film TBA.)
KEN FOREE (The 1978 fave DAWN OF THE DEAD's Peter Washington, Ken has a myriad of genre credits including SLEEPSTALKER, LEATHERFACE III, FROM BEYOND, THE X-FILES, and the new DAWN OF THE DEAD remake.)
GLORI-ANNE GILBERT (Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood)
ANDREW CLEMENTS (Special efx designer. Credits: The Matrix, Dragon Fly, Time Cop, Enterprise, Star Trek -Voyager, The Princess Bride and Zombie Nightmare)
The following guests are courtesy Tempe Video:
JEFF BURR (Director LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, THE SPEPFATEHR 2, and EDDIE PRESLEY)
DUANE WHITAKER (writer/star of EDDIE PRESLEY, co-writer/co-star of FROM DUSK TIL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY, co-star PULP FICTION)
J.R. BOOKWALTER (Producer/director THE DEAD NEXT DOOR, OZONE, WITCHOUSE 2 & 3)
ARIAUNA ALBRIGHT
G. Romero
R. Englund
J. Sholder
B. Lustig
R. Bannister
S. Johnson
G. Bannister
R. Harlin
T. Savini
M. Garris
S Haig
D. Coscarelli
G-A. Gilbert
J. Burr
D. Whitaker
J.R. Bookwalter
A. Albright
CONVENTION EVENTS:
GIANT DEALERS ROOM: here's THE absolute best place to browse, buy and gander at all sorts of horror collectibles! Vendors: our table prices are the lowest around because we want the most outrageous array of dealers ever...sign up today!
Click for more information!
WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF CLIPS FROM
"COUNTESS DRACULA'S ORGY OF BLOOD"
Guests include:
GLORI-ANNE GILBERT (Diana the Vampire)
TONY CLAY (Count Dracula)
DONALD F. GLUT (Writer/Director)
KIMBERLY A. RAY (Producer)
DEAN McKENDRICK (Editor)
FRED OLEN RAY (CGI Effects/Titles)
Eric Caiden's Frightening Film Fest featuring genre classics and rare cult favorites.
Horror Costume Contest (scheduled for Sunday) with cash prizes and special prosthetic makeup division with professional judges to be announced. Here's your chance to really shine in front of our audience and celebrity panel: Be seen!
Independent Horror Movie Search:
You are invited to submit your independent horror or horror/sci fi film (submit on DVD or VHS) or short for potential inclusion in the show program. The grand prize winner will have his work reviewed by professional filmmakers (to be announced).
Deadline for entries is May 5, 2004
Send your film (can not be returned) to:
Creation Entertainment Horror Movie Search
217 South Kenwood Street
Glendale, CA 91205
Attention: Adam
MOVIE PREVIEWS: One of the coolest things about attending a Creation event is getting the scoop on upcoming genre films, whether it be with trailers or in rare cases, special featurettes. As of Feb. 5, thanks to the Hollywood studios, we're bringing coverage for these "we can't wait for" films (among many others): Kill Bill Vol. 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Dawn of the Dead Alien vs. Predator, The Day After Tomorrow, Garfield, I, Robot, Van Helsing (trailer and featurette), Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow, The Incredibles, Spiderman 2 and Chronicles of Ridd*ck.
www.creationent.com
Sat. & Sun. May 22 - 23, 2004
Burbank Airport Hilton
2500 Hollywood Way
DAYS OF DARKNESS: A CELEBRATION OF HORROR
Horror has a new name in Los Angeles! For over 15 years Creation Entertainment joined forces with Fangoria Magazine to present the annual Weekend of Horrors event in May each year.
Now, we're going it alone and we're going all out to provide a bigger, more exciting, and more cutting edge gathering for horror fanatics! That's right, horror has a new name in L.A. but the same folks behind the convention are still here! Join the fun and keep heart of horror beating in Southern California!
Check out the dynamite list of guests we have set so far with many more to come!
GEORGE ROMERO (as director/writer of the classic NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD, George ushered in the modern age of horror films. He has been part of the genre scene ever since!) Don't miss this rare West Coast appearance on Saturday!
ROBERT ENGLUND (One of the true icons of horror, Freddy of "A Nightmare on Elm Street" flicks, plus lots of other genre credits) Robert appears Sunday.
DON MANCINI (Bride of Chucky - Writer (characters) (written by), Executive Producer 1998, Child's Play 3: Look Who's Stalking - Writer (characters) (written by) 1991, Child's Play 2 - Writer (characters) (written by) 1990, Tales from the Crypt (TV series) - Writer (teleplay) (episode "Fitting Punishment") Cellar Dweller - Writer (as Kit Du Bois) 1988, Child's Play - Writer (screenplay) (story))
JACK SHOLDER (Director of: 12 Days of Terror (TV movie), Beeper , Time Killer , Arachnid - edited Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies (video), The Omen (TV movie) - Tales from the Crypt (TV series) - A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge)
BILL LUSTIG (Executive Producer of a series of video documentaries on the horror genre, and other credits include the Maniac Cop films)
EdgeFX and STEVE JOHNSON, creators of prosthetics and animatronic effects (Spiderman II, Cat In The Hat, Star Trek: Nemesis, X-Men II)
MICK GARRIS (writer/director/producer best known for his work on HOCUS POCUS, THE FLY II, THE STAND, AMAZING STORIES, CRITTER II, PSYCHO IV and many other genre productions)
TOM SAVINI (one of the true legends of horror, Tom is an amazingly talented special effects designer and actor whose work is always enjoyed by genre fanatics!)
ERIC CAIDEN's HOLLYWOOD BOOK AND POSTER'S FRIGHT FILMFEST: The tradition
continues as we turn over our screening room (running both days) to Eric to present some tasty horror treats!
REGGIE BANNISTER (Bubba Ho-tep, Phantasm IV, Wishmaster, Silent Night, Deadly Night)
GIGI BANNISTER (Special Effects Make-Up Coordinator Phantasm IV)
RENNY HARLIN (Director/Producer whose work includes DEEP BLUE SEA, CLIFFHANGER, DIE HARD 2, A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET 4, and many others)
BILL MOSELEY (Chop Top in Texsas Chainsaw Massacre 2, House of 1000 Corpses)
SID HAIG (Sid Haig is currently winning legions of new fans for his outrageous portrayal of the sinister Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie’s 2003 horror hit “House of 1000
Corpses”. Over a 40 year period, Sid Haig has appeared in over 50 films and 350 television shows. He is also famous for having appeared in legendary cult director Jack Hill’s classic films “Spider Baby,” “Coffy” and “Foxy Brown.” Sid is scheduled to begin filming the sequel to “House of 1000 Corpses” in April 2004.)
DON COSCARELLI (director and producer of BUBBA HO TEP (starring Bruce Campbell as an aging Elvis), will celebrate the DVD release of Bubba (due out May 25) with special clips from the DVD and cast members of the film TBA.)
KEN FOREE (The 1978 fave DAWN OF THE DEAD's Peter Washington, Ken has a myriad of genre credits including SLEEPSTALKER, LEATHERFACE III, FROM BEYOND, THE X-FILES, and the new DAWN OF THE DEAD remake.)
GLORI-ANNE GILBERT (Countess Dracula's Orgy of Blood)
ANDREW CLEMENTS (Special efx designer. Credits: The Matrix, Dragon Fly, Time Cop, Enterprise, Star Trek -Voyager, The Princess Bride and Zombie Nightmare)
The following guests are courtesy Tempe Video:
JEFF BURR (Director LEATHERFACE: TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE III, THE SPEPFATEHR 2, and EDDIE PRESLEY)
DUANE WHITAKER (writer/star of EDDIE PRESLEY, co-writer/co-star of FROM DUSK TIL DAWN 2: TEXAS BLOOD MONEY, co-star PULP FICTION)
J.R. BOOKWALTER (Producer/director THE DEAD NEXT DOOR, OZONE, WITCHOUSE 2 & 3)
ARIAUNA ALBRIGHT
G. Romero
R. Englund
J. Sholder
B. Lustig
R. Bannister
S. Johnson
G. Bannister
R. Harlin
T. Savini
M. Garris
S Haig
D. Coscarelli
G-A. Gilbert
J. Burr
D. Whitaker
J.R. Bookwalter
A. Albright
CONVENTION EVENTS:
GIANT DEALERS ROOM: here's THE absolute best place to browse, buy and gander at all sorts of horror collectibles! Vendors: our table prices are the lowest around because we want the most outrageous array of dealers ever...sign up today!
Click for more information!
WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF CLIPS FROM
"COUNTESS DRACULA'S ORGY OF BLOOD"
Guests include:
GLORI-ANNE GILBERT (Diana the Vampire)
TONY CLAY (Count Dracula)
DONALD F. GLUT (Writer/Director)
KIMBERLY A. RAY (Producer)
DEAN McKENDRICK (Editor)
FRED OLEN RAY (CGI Effects/Titles)
Eric Caiden's Frightening Film Fest featuring genre classics and rare cult favorites.
Horror Costume Contest (scheduled for Sunday) with cash prizes and special prosthetic makeup division with professional judges to be announced. Here's your chance to really shine in front of our audience and celebrity panel: Be seen!
Independent Horror Movie Search:
You are invited to submit your independent horror or horror/sci fi film (submit on DVD or VHS) or short for potential inclusion in the show program. The grand prize winner will have his work reviewed by professional filmmakers (to be announced).
Deadline for entries is May 5, 2004
Send your film (can not be returned) to:
Creation Entertainment Horror Movie Search
217 South Kenwood Street
Glendale, CA 91205
Attention: Adam
MOVIE PREVIEWS: One of the coolest things about attending a Creation event is getting the scoop on upcoming genre films, whether it be with trailers or in rare cases, special featurettes. As of Feb. 5, thanks to the Hollywood studios, we're bringing coverage for these "we can't wait for" films (among many others): Kill Bill Vol. 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Dawn of the Dead Alien vs. Predator, The Day After Tomorrow, Garfield, I, Robot, Van Helsing (trailer and featurette), Sky Captain and The World of Tomorrow, The Incredibles, Spiderman 2 and Chronicles of Ridd*ck.
www.creationent.com
