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Horror Equity Fund, Inc. has announced that MMA star Steve Mowry has joined the cast of The Harvester as the film’s villain. Written by HEF’s Brian Herskowitz and based on the graphic novel series “Rise of the Harvester” by renowned graphic artist Steve McGinnis, The Harvester revolves around a hell-spawned, malevolent killer who is tasked with “harvesting” souls by his father, the king of Hell. The Harvester sets his sights on one very special child and it’s up to a courageous mother to keep her offspring safe. Pittsburgh native Mowry turned pro in 2016 and is currently undefeated in the MMA. He recently signed with Viacom-owned promotor, Bellator MMA. As a fan of film and horror culture, I was ecstatic to be able to be a part of a project such as this. After reviewing Steve McGinnis body of work and learning of his strong cult-like following, I look forward to bringing his character to life. I promise not to
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Funko and BoxLunch teamed up to create unique collector’s item for fans, FunkO’s, a cereal. They’ve already come out with “Lord of the Rings Gollum” where inside is a Pocket Pop! version of everyone’s little tormented former Hobbit. Now they have a “Beetlejuice” themed cereal with everyone’s favorite ghoul waiting inside, and you don’t have to say his name three times! What makes these products (and BoxLunch in general) awesome is the fact that buying them will provide one meal to a person in need. For those not familiar, BoxLunch is a website that sells pop culture memorabilia but with a humanitarian twist. For every $10 you spend, a meal is provided for a person in need. What’s cooler, they even have exclusive collectibles you can only find there, here’s a tease of what you may find!
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Fans of “Halo” should get their passports ready and set their sights on Australia. For the first time, the popular game series has entered the world of arcade gaming with “Halo: Fireteam Raven”, which was revealed at Timezone (Australia’s answer to Dave & Buster’s) at the Sydney, Macquarie Shopping Centre. “Halo: Fireteam Raven” is a 4 player arcade experience where players can either work together or fight each other. The game booth sports a 130-inch widescreen, 4K gameplay, and 5.1 surround sound. Fans can fight alongside Master Chief as ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) members of Fireteam Raven as they fight off the Alien conglomerate known as The Covenant and the dreaded zombie-like infection known as The Flood. Eventually, more Timezone locations will have “Halo: Fireteam Raven” in their arcades but fingers crossed that “Halo” fans in the states will see this beauty of arcade goodness someday here at home!
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The final chapter to “The Walking Dead” game series by Telltale Games will be coming August 10th where choices made by players will determine how the story’s main protagonist, Clementine’s chapter in “The Walking Dead” universe will end. Over time, fans of the game series watched, Clementine’s story evolve where she has become the symbol of what’s left of innocence in a world gone to hell, and watched her grow from a little girl who needed protection to a young woman who does the protecting. In the final chapter, Clementine takes on the role of a mother figure to AJ, a young boy that fell into her care in a previous chapter, a role that hauntingly resembles the father/daughter relationship she had with Lee in the first chapter in the series. Clementine will face the undead as well and living foes, all the while trying to protect Aj and others will her story end like how it started? This is
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Mobile game developer MetaArcade has announced four new levels to their horror game “Cthulhu Chronicles” based on the popular tabletop RPG game “Call of Cthulhu” by Chaosium. This week the first of these new levels, “The good professor” was released (July 17th). In the latest chapter, players have met their match as everything they’ve experienced in the story so far leads them to test their decision-making skills. Miskatonic University: releasing 11 AM PT on Tuesday, July 24 Players will have their questions answered as they study at the mysterious school and meet the unusual faculty. Crimson Letters: releasing 11 AM PT on Tuesday, July 31 Players must survive Mr. Wick’s dinner party in order to receive the Crimson Letters. Blackwater Creek: releasing 11 AM PT on Thursday, August 2 Everything players have encountered in the story leads up to this chapter as they venture to Blackwater Creek where the standoffish locals are the least of their worries. The game is
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Now I know what you are thinking; how can a show based on Teen Titans be dark or violent? Well just watch this blood soaked lil’ gem and see for yourselves! Check out this new take on the Titans when the series debuts this fall on DC’s upcoming streaming service!
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William Gibson‘s Alien 3 script may have never have reached the silver screen, but that won’t stop it from being unleashed on the world. The script is being adapted for a new comic book series. Gibson’s 1980 tale will be illustrated by “Angel Catbird” artist Johnnie Christmas with “Doom Patrol’s” Tamra Bonvillain providing the color. The action-packed comic is set after the events of Alien with Ripley, Bishop, Hicks, and Newt captured by a group called the Union of Progressive People and are whisked away to the space station Anchorpoint. Following the discovery of U.P.P Weyland Yutani are in an arms race to develop an army of bloodthirsty Xenomorphs and the station is overrun. In 1992 David Fincher made his directorial debut with his own version of Alien 3, written by Vincent Ward, which was not loved by critics or fans. In fact, Fincher has stated that no one hated the movie more than he did. The five-issue limited run,
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Ever wanted to protect your town/city or even your own backyard from walkers? Now’s your chance! Next Games has teamed up with AMC for a new augmented reality mobile game, “The Walking Dead: Our World”. The mobile game will allow you and friends to defeat the undead anywhere in the world from Main Street in your hometown to the poolside in a friend’s backyard during a BBQ! Players will be able to: Fight hoards solo or compete in weekly missions alongside friends, showcasing their skills to claim recognition and rewards Collect character and weapon cards, helping to take down the walkers one bullet at a time Rescue survivors and bring them to safe locations Play the game wherever and whenever they want with “couch play” options Complete a wide variety of mission types and earn rewards Join the fight and play alongside characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead, including Daryl, Michonne, Rick and many more Use flares to grant group
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Joe Hill‘s graphic novel Locke and Key has been picked up by Netflix. The new series adaptation from the son of Stephen King will be developed by the streaming giant after the pilot was failed to be ordered to series by Hulu. Featuring a new script, cast, and director, the series will be developed by Hill and showrunner Carlton Cuse. Andy Muschietti, who directed the pilot for Hulu will be an executive producer for the new series, THR reports. The series centers on “three siblings who, after the gruesome murder of their father move to their ancestral home in Maine only to find the house has magical keys that give them an array of powers. Little do they know, a devious demon also wants the keys and will stop at nothing to attain them.”
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WARNING SPOILERS “Walking Dead” fans are in for a rough season. As the beloved show approaches its ninth season, there are multiple reports confirming at least one major character is leaving the series. While there are multiple contracts that will run out at the end of season nine which is currently filming, it has been confirmed by Collider that at least one main character is leaving. We’re sorry to say that it is actor Andrew Lincoln who plays Rick Grimes. It’s unclear at the moment how his character will exit the show. There is also talk the Lauren Cohan (Maggie) will also leave before the end of season nine, since her contract only brings her back for six episodes of the season. Cohan has two movies in the final stages of production, Mile 22 and Whiskey Cavalier. Keep an eye out for those. Now that we’ve given you the bad news, we can give you some good. I doubt Norman
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Horror Equity Fund, Inc. has announced that MMA star Steve Mowry has joined the cast of The Harvester as the film’s villain. Written by HEF’s Brian Herskowitz and based on the graphic novel series “Rise of the Harvester” by renowned graphic artist Steve McGinnis, The Harvester revolves around a hell-spawned, malevolent killer who is tasked with “harvesting” souls by his father, the king of Hell. The Harvester sets his sights on one very special child and it’s up to a courageous mother to keep her offspring safe. Pittsburgh native Mowry turned pro in 2016 and is currently undefeated in the MMA. He recently signed with Viacom-owned promotor, Bellator MMA. As a fan of film and horror culture, I was ecstatic to be able to be a part of a project such as this. After reviewing Steve McGinnis body of work and learning of his strong cult-like following, I look forward to bringing his character to life. I promise not to
Continue reading →
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Funko and BoxLunch teamed up to create unique collector’s item for fans, FunkO’s, a cereal. They’ve already come out with “Lord of the Rings Gollum” where inside is a Pocket Pop! version of everyone’s little tormented former Hobbit. Now they have a “Beetlejuice” themed cereal with everyone’s favorite ghoul waiting inside, and you don’t have to say his name three times! What makes these products (and BoxLunch in general) awesome is the fact that buying them will provide one meal to a person in need. For those not familiar, BoxLunch is a website that sells pop culture memorabilia but with a humanitarian twist. For every $10 you spend, a meal is provided for a person in need. What’s cooler, they even have exclusive collectibles you can only find there, here’s a tease of what you may find!
Continue reading →
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Fans of “Halo” should get their passports ready and set their sights on Australia. For the first time, the popular game series has entered the world of arcade gaming with “Halo: Fireteam Raven”, which was revealed at Timezone (Australia’s answer to Dave & Buster’s) at the Sydney, Macquarie Shopping Centre. “Halo: Fireteam Raven” is a 4 player arcade experience where players can either work together or fight each other. The game booth sports a 130-inch widescreen, 4K gameplay, and 5.1 surround sound. Fans can fight alongside Master Chief as ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) members of Fireteam Raven as they fight off the Alien conglomerate known as The Covenant and the dreaded zombie-like infection known as The Flood. Eventually, more Timezone locations will have “Halo: Fireteam Raven” in their arcades but fingers crossed that “Halo” fans in the states will see this beauty of arcade goodness someday here at home!
Continue reading →
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The final chapter to “The Walking Dead” game series by Telltale Games will be coming August 10th where choices made by players will determine how the story’s main protagonist, Clementine’s chapter in “The Walking Dead” universe will end. Over time, fans of the game series watched, Clementine’s story evolve where she has become the symbol of what’s left of innocence in a world gone to hell, and watched her grow from a little girl who needed protection to a young woman who does the protecting. In the final chapter, Clementine takes on the role of a mother figure to AJ, a young boy that fell into her care in a previous chapter, a role that hauntingly resembles the father/daughter relationship she had with Lee in the first chapter in the series. Clementine will face the undead as well and living foes, all the while trying to protect Aj and others will her story end like how it started? This is
Continue reading →
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Mobile game developer MetaArcade has announced four new levels to their horror game “Cthulhu Chronicles” based on the popular tabletop RPG game “Call of Cthulhu” by Chaosium. This week the first of these new levels, “The good professor” was released (July 17th). In the latest chapter, players have met their match as everything they’ve experienced in the story so far leads them to test their decision-making skills. Miskatonic University: releasing 11 AM PT on Tuesday, July 24 Players will have their questions answered as they study at the mysterious school and meet the unusual faculty. Crimson Letters: releasing 11 AM PT on Tuesday, July 31 Players must survive Mr. Wick’s dinner party in order to receive the Crimson Letters. Blackwater Creek: releasing 11 AM PT on Thursday, August 2 Everything players have encountered in the story leads up to this chapter as they venture to Blackwater Creek where the standoffish locals are the least of their worries. The game is
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsStreaming TV
Now I know what you are thinking; how can a show based on Teen Titans be dark or violent? Well just watch this blood soaked lil’ gem and see for yourselves! Check out this new take on the Titans when the series debuts this fall on DC’s upcoming streaming service!
Continue reading →
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William Gibson‘s Alien 3 script may have never have reached the silver screen, but that won’t stop it from being unleashed on the world. The script is being adapted for a new comic book series. Gibson’s 1980 tale will be illustrated by “Angel Catbird” artist Johnnie Christmas with “Doom Patrol’s” Tamra Bonvillain providing the color. The action-packed comic is set after the events of Alien with Ripley, Bishop, Hicks, and Newt captured by a group called the Union of Progressive People and are whisked away to the space station Anchorpoint. Following the discovery of U.P.P Weyland Yutani are in an arms race to develop an army of bloodthirsty Xenomorphs and the station is overrun. In 1992 David Fincher made his directorial debut with his own version of Alien 3, written by Vincent Ward, which was not loved by critics or fans. In fact, Fincher has stated that no one hated the movie more than he did. The five-issue limited run,
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsGamingNewsProduct
Ever wanted to protect your town/city or even your own backyard from walkers? Now’s your chance! Next Games has teamed up with AMC for a new augmented reality mobile game, “The Walking Dead: Our World”. The mobile game will allow you and friends to defeat the undead anywhere in the world from Main Street in your hometown to the poolside in a friend’s backyard during a BBQ! Players will be able to: Fight hoards solo or compete in weekly missions alongside friends, showcasing their skills to claim recognition and rewards Collect character and weapon cards, helping to take down the walkers one bullet at a time Rescue survivors and bring them to safe locations Play the game wherever and whenever they want with “couch play” options Complete a wide variety of mission types and earn rewards Join the fight and play alongside characters from AMC’s The Walking Dead, including Daryl, Michonne, Rick and many more Use flares to grant group
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsNetflixStreaming TV
Joe Hill‘s graphic novel Locke and Key has been picked up by Netflix. The new series adaptation from the son of Stephen King will be developed by the streaming giant after the pilot was failed to be ordered to series by Hulu. Featuring a new script, cast, and director, the series will be developed by Hill and showrunner Carlton Cuse. Andy Muschietti, who directed the pilot for Hulu will be an executive producer for the new series, THR reports. The series centers on “three siblings who, after the gruesome murder of their father move to their ancestral home in Maine only to find the house has magical keys that give them an array of powers. Little do they know, a devious demon also wants the keys and will stop at nothing to attain them.”
Continue reading →
Comic Books/Graphic NovelsStreaming TV
WARNING SPOILERS “Walking Dead” fans are in for a rough season. As the beloved show approaches its ninth season, there are multiple reports confirming at least one major character is leaving the series. While there are multiple contracts that will run out at the end of season nine which is currently filming, it has been confirmed by Collider that at least one main character is leaving. We’re sorry to say that it is actor Andrew Lincoln who plays Rick Grimes. It’s unclear at the moment how his character will exit the show. There is also talk the Lauren Cohan (Maggie) will also leave before the end of season nine, since her contract only brings her back for six episodes of the season. Cohan has two movies in the final stages of production, Mile 22 and Whiskey Cavalier. Keep an eye out for those. Now that we’ve given you the bad news, we can give you some good. I doubt Norman
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