2011. március 8., kedd

Nine Inch Nails Trent Reznor responds to 'Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' rumors

 Remember those rumors about Oscar-winning composer Trent Reznor appearing in Timur Bekmambetov's Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter?  Remember how some people scoffed at those rumors, declaring them to be the most unlikely rumors ever to be rumored?  Well, Nine Inch Nails frontman Trent Reznor has just responded to 'em, and we've got the full text of that response for you below, my gentle Examiner readers...

Last week, word started to spread about what might be next on Oscar-winning composer Trent Reznor's (oh, how satisfying it is to write that) to-do list:  the first was a follow-up to his How to Destroy Angels project, another was the soundtrack for David Fincher's upcoming The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, and the last-- and weirdest-- was the score for Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.  Doesn't sound all that strange at first...until you learn that Reznor was rumored to be acting in the film, as well.  As the vampire that kills Abraham Lincoln's mother.  So, yeah, not the likeliest thing we'd ever heard.

The truth?  For that, we had to wait for Reznor to respond to the rumors himself.  Thankfully, the Nine Inch Nails frontman did just that recently on the NIN forums.  Here's what he had to say (be prepared for a big-ass block quote):

"What a surreal week, capping of an equally surreal few months! Thank you all for the support and kind words throughout. I need to once again point out the reason that score worked so well was David Fincher. We were simply executing his vision and it was an honor and an eduction working with him. Which brings me to:

The Girl WIth the Dragon Tattoo. Atticus and I are hard at work scoring David's next film, which will be opening this Christmas. We've been composing quite a bit of music for this and have just begun to see some of what's been shot. Trust me when I say this film (and of course the music!) will not disappoint.

Perhaps I misspoke on the red carpet or wherever it was I said the new How To Destroy Angels record is finished - it is not. We've been working since last summer on it and are due to mix it this summer for a fall release. We've spent a lot of time experimenting and finding our own sound and identity this time around and we're very happy with the results. The three columns of things I'm currently funneling music into - HTDA, NIN and film work - I believe will start to make more sense to you (and me) as everything unfolds. By having a few different outlets for my work I'm finding more inspiration within each one. No, Nine Inch Nails is not dead and I plan to focus on that next.

And finally, I am friends with Timur Bekmambetov. He's an interesting and very talented director that caught my attention with his film Night Watch (check it out if you haven't). He asked me if I was interested in scoring his new film he's doing with Tim Burton entitled "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter". I was familiar with the book, read the script and it felt like an interesting challenge as a composer - very different from the Fincher films. While discussing the film with Timur he started gently pressing me to play a small role in the film. The idea was a cameo-esque role that would be kept under wraps and be a surprise around opening night. I was considering this when I awoke a few days ago to the news I am now STARRING in ALVH (which is obviously not true). Fuck. We both apparently forgot the internet existed AND THERE ARE NO SURPRISES anymore.

So... do me a favor and act surprised, OK?"

Continue reading on Examiner.com: Oscar-winner Trent Reznor responds to 'Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' rumors - National Comedy | Examiner.com 

2011. március 6., vasárnap

‘Twilight’ vampire out for blood at Quaker Bridge Mall – The Times of Trenton – NJ.com


Waves of deafening cheers and applause followed Dr. Carlisle Cullen as he made his way through Quaker Bridge Mall on Saturday.
The vampire, also known as actor Peter Facinelli of the popular “Twilight” movies, was outfitted in his civilian clothing, of course. He had just arrived from Vancouver, British Columbia, where crews are shooting “Breaking Dawn,” the next film in the blockbuster series.
Facinelli visited the area to raise awareness and garner support for two organizations advocating distinct causes: Alex’s Lemonade Stand for Childhood Cancer and the Community Blood Council-NJ for emergency blood supplies.
Read more HERE.

True Blood Season Four: Vampire Eric Is "Just Gone"

Just Jared True Blood Season Four: Vampire Eric Is “Just Gone” E! Online (blog) Our favorite Viking vampire suffers from amnesia for a large portion of the season—as Skarsgård puts it, “He messed with the wrong people,”—and because he loses that crucial matchup, he also loses his memory and therefore his entire personality. … 'True Blood' spoilers and teases from PaleyFest11 HitFix (blog) 'True Blood' – Season 4 Preview: First Official Footage – Eric Gather.com Breaking News! First Hints at 'True Blood' Season 4! FEARnet.com Hollywood Reporter 

Colin Firth to Play Vampire

Still on a roll after winning the Best Actor Oscar for The King's Speech, Colin Firth is to play a vampire in a dark new take on Dracula, to be titled Stoker. The 50-year-old will star with Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska, says the News of the World. One scene requires him to stab a victim in the neck with scissors and drink the blood.

Read more: http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/75967,news-comment,news-politics,sas-unit-held-captive-in-libya-colin-firth-to-play-vampire#ixzz1FqYoDugH

2011. március 3., csütörtök

Vampire Comics & Graphic Novels Coming March 2011

Usually there aren’t too many vampire comics or graphic novels being released, but this March is different, we’ve got all sorts of fangtastic goodies for our eyes to enjoy. From adorable vampire cheerleaders to sexy vampire hunters – this month kicks ass for the comic fans here.

The Dark-Hunters Volume 4 by Sherrilyn Kenyon
In the war against vampires, mankind has only one hope: The Dark-Hunters. Ancient warriors who died of brutal betrayal, the Dark-Hunters have sworn themselves into the service of the goddess Artemis to protect us. Volume 4 continues the tale of Talon and Sunshine. The Dark Hunters manga is based on the series of novels by Sherrilyn Kenyon, and I’ll admit it, I am a HUGE Kenyon fangirl! If I were to ever meet this author, there would definitely be some girly squealing of joy. While the manga isn’t as good as the books, they’re still pretty fantastic.
Coming out March 1, 2011.

Chibi Vampire: The Novel Volume 8 by Tohru Kai and Yuna Kagesaki
About Karin, who is a reverse vampire - instead of sucking blood, she injects it into her victims and fills them with vitality! Concerned about who will protect Karin when she awakens as a full vampire, Anju collaborates with renegade vampire Noel to test Kenta's loyalty. Noel bites Kenta, draining him temporarily of his usual responsible, dedicated, and hardworking tendencies. While she's at it, she hypnotizes him and instills in him the idea that vampires are humans' enemies - including Karin! Suddenly, Kenta's behavior towards Karin changes dramatically, and the hapless blood-increasing vampire has no idea what's come over her sweetheart.
Coming out March 1, 2011.

Eerie Archives Volume 6
Eerie Archives is back and more beastly than ever with a sixth specter-packed volume! Collecting issues #28-#32 of the legendary horror magazine, Eerie Archives Volume 6 includes work from such legendary artists as Gardner Fox, Vaughn Bode, Richard Corben, Frank Frazetta and many others.
Coming out March 8, 2011.

Vampirella Masters Series Volume 3
Volume 3 collects the work of Mark Millar's second run on Vampirella as he takes readers on a journey to the town of Nowheresville. Along for the ride is Mike Mayhew and his incredibly realistic depiction of Vampirella throughout this collection. Also reprinting "Fear Of Mirrors" by John Smith and Mayhew.
Coming out March 15, 2011.

Vampire Cheerleaders Volume 1 by Adam Arnold, Shiei and Comipa
The Bakertown High School cheerleading squad has a secret: behind all their pretty make-up and short skirts are five hungry vampires who sure know how to show their school spirit! When one of their own turns up missing, the senior cheerleaders have no other choice but to induct one of the eleventh grade girls from the B Squad into their vixenous ranks. But siring new recruit Heather Hartley is the easy part...keeping a sheltered virgin from not going wild and draining the entire football team on the eve of their big homecoming game is another matter!
Coming out March 15, 2011.

You can read about the rest of the comics HERE.

'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' star Anthony Mackie: Our movie will be educational

It was a bestselling book that's now a highly anticipated movie, but can "Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter," a story that has the 16th president exacting revenge on the vampires who killed members of his family, also be a teaching tool?

Anthony Mackie, who stars in next year's Fox film opposite Benjamin Walker, says the tale will contain plenty of nutritional value. "It's not so much fictional as it is a recontextualization of history," Mackie, who plays Lincoln valet and friend William Johnson, told 24 Frames. "There are actual moments and things that happened in the annals of time. Abraham Lincoln's friend William Johnson really was a freed man of color."

Like Seth Grahame-Smith's book, the movie -- which will be directed by Timur Bekmambetov and produced by Tim Burton --  assumes the existence of vampires in the 19th century as the nation was on the brink of Civil War. As the story progresses, we learn that the creatures have a sinister investment in keeping slavery legal. Lincoln's personal animus toward the vampires for what they did to his family drives him to hunt them down, a crusade he continues even from the White House as he pursues an abolitionist agenda.

Upcoming Twilight Convention For UK Fans


The long-running Eternal Twilight convention is coming back this October for its sixth year, bringing all sorts of Twilight-filled fun for the fans in the UK! If you love The Twilight Saga and want to hang out with some of the film’s stars then get your tickets now, because they’ll no doubt be going fast.

From the Eternal Twilight website:

“Eternal Twilight 6 is Massive Events' sixth 3-day unofficial convention to celebrate the world bestseller book series by author Stephenie Meyer, 'Twilight' and the series of films just wrapping filming! This event will be held from Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd of October 2011. This unofficial convention aims to bring together fans of the books and movies from all across the world to meet some the stars of the films and enjoy various events over the weekend. There will be activities each day from the usual guest talks and photograph sessions to quizzes and late night themed parties!! For more information on these, check out our events section. This event will take place in The Hilton Metropole Birmingham NEC for more information on this venue and room rates see our venue page. (Please note that this is an unofficial event and not endorsed by or affiliated with Summit Entertainment or Stephenie Meyer in any way.)”

Read the rest HERE.