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In Memory Of George A. Romero “The Godfather Of The Zombie Genre”

Today (Sunday, July 16), is truly a sad day. George A. Romero, known as the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre”, has passed away at the age of 77 following a long battle with lung cancer. Born on February 4, 1940, Romero’s career in the genre began with the classic film Night of the Living Dead, which opened in theaters on October 1, 1968. Co-written by John A. Russo, the film introduced the world to the non-Voodoo zombie. Starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea and Karl Hardman, NOLD inspired multiple generations of filmmakers and fans. Romero has so many fantastic films to his credit, including Season of the Witch (1972), The Crazies (1973), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), Tales from the Darkside (1983), Creepshow 2 (1987), Moneky Shines (1988), Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990), Night of the Living Dead (1990), The Dark Half (1993), Dawn of the Dead (2004), Land of the Dead (2005), Night

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2017
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First Art For ‘George A. Romeo Presents: Road Of The Dead’

As far as zombies go, one man’s name is synonymous with the undead, George A. Romero. Referred to as the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre”, Romero brought the flesh-eating being into the mainstream back in 1968 with Night of the Living Dead. Now, his new film Road of the Dead is moving along. In fact, the first poster has just been revealed and it’s pretty bad ass. While Romero did not direct the film, that was done by Matt Birman (Warehouse 13), he did co-write the script with Birman and serves as producer. Road of the Dead has yet to begin filming and is still in search of funding, but hopefully after it is showcased at the Fantasia Film Festival later this month that won’t be an issue. Reportedly, the film is a combo of Mad Max meets Ben Hur and is set on an island where zombie prisoners race cars in an arena for the sole purpose of entertaining

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 4, 2017
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George A. Romeo Headed To Cannes With His New Film ROAD OF THE DEAD

Genre Legend George A. Romero is seeking financing for a brand new zombie film which will be included in this summer’s Frontiers market, at the Fantasia Film Festival Running from July 20 -23 in Montreal. Unfortunately, the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre” won’t be in the director’s chair for the film, titled George A. Romero Presents: Road of the Dead, that honor is reserved for Matt Birman. Birman was the second unit director for Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead, and Survival of the Dead, which makes him a great candidate. He clearly knows his way around the infected. He co-wrote the script with Romero and will produce alongside Justin Martell and Matt Manjourides.

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2017

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In Memory Of George A. Romero “The Godfather Of The Zombie Genre”

Today (Sunday, July 16), is truly a sad day. George A. Romero, known as the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre”, has passed away at the age of 77 following a long battle with lung cancer. Born on February 4, 1940, Romero’s career in the genre began with the classic film Night of the Living Dead, which opened in theaters on October 1, 1968. Co-written by John A. Russo, the film introduced the world to the non-Voodoo zombie. Starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea and Karl Hardman, NOLD inspired multiple generations of filmmakers and fans. Romero has so many fantastic films to his credit, including Season of the Witch (1972), The Crazies (1973), Dawn of the Dead (1978), Day of the Dead (1985), Tales from the Darkside (1983), Creepshow 2 (1987), Moneky Shines (1988), Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990), Night of the Living Dead (1990), The Dark Half (1993), Dawn of the Dead (2004), Land of the Dead (2005), Night

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Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 16, 2017
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First Art For ‘George A. Romeo Presents: Road Of The Dead’

As far as zombies go, one man’s name is synonymous with the undead, George A. Romero. Referred to as the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre”, Romero brought the flesh-eating being into the mainstream back in 1968 with Night of the Living Dead. Now, his new film Road of the Dead is moving along. In fact, the first poster has just been revealed and it’s pretty bad ass. While Romero did not direct the film, that was done by Matt Birman (Warehouse 13), he did co-write the script with Birman and serves as producer. Road of the Dead has yet to begin filming and is still in search of funding, but hopefully after it is showcased at the Fantasia Film Festival later this month that won’t be an issue. Reportedly, the film is a combo of Mad Max meets Ben Hur and is set on an island where zombie prisoners race cars in an arena for the sole purpose of entertaining

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
Jul 4, 2017
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George A. Romeo Headed To Cannes With His New Film ROAD OF THE DEAD

Genre Legend George A. Romero is seeking financing for a brand new zombie film which will be included in this summer’s Frontiers market, at the Fantasia Film Festival Running from July 20 -23 in Montreal. Unfortunately, the “Godfather of the Zombie Genre” won’t be in the director’s chair for the film, titled George A. Romero Presents: Road of the Dead, that honor is reserved for Matt Birman. Birman was the second unit director for Land of the Dead, Diary of the Dead, and Survival of the Dead, which makes him a great candidate. He clearly knows his way around the infected. He co-wrote the script with Romero and will produce alongside Justin Martell and Matt Manjourides.

Continue reading →
Kelli Marchman McNeely
May 19, 2017