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Philippe Mora: The Hollywood Interview

22 December 2009 11:28 AM, PST | The Hollywood Interview | See recent The Hollywood Interview news »

"Stand and deliver, sir!" Dennis Hopper in Philippe Mora's Mad Dog Morgan.

Philippe Mora: Ballad Of A Mad Dog

Alex Simon

Born in Paris in 1949, Philippe Mora is a member of one of Australia’s best known artistic families. His parents, Georges Mora and Mirka Mora, migrated to Australia from France in 1951 and settled in Melbourne, where they quickly became key figures on the Melbourne cultural scene. Georges, a wartime resistance fighter, became an influential art dealer, and in 1967 he founded one of the first commercial art galleries in Melbourne, Tolarno Galleries. The Mora family home and restaurants were focal points of Melbourne's bohemian subculture. As a result of this, Philippe and his brothers had what he has described as a "culturally privileged childhood."

Philippe moved to London in late 1967 to pursue painting and filmmaking. He was one of many important Australian artists, writers and others who »

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Dimiter (Advance Book Review)

21 December 2009 3:53 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

The novel, Dimiter, is an intriguing religious thriller about a group of characters engaged in a psychological battle between good and evil. Author William Peter Blatty captivated audiences before with The Exorcist and now returns to literary form after a long absence with his latest work.

The action takes place during the 1970s in Albania, where a mysterious man has been held prisoner. To the interrogator, the man in the prison cell is nicknamed as “an agent of hell.” The captive has created many false personalities for himself and believes he is each one of them. The interrogator becomes frustrated with the detainee because he will not reveal his true identity, even after being physically tortured. No one is safe when the prisoner violently escapes and continues with his secretive mission.

The scenery then transfers itself to Jerusalem and the narration focuses on neurologist Moses Mayo and detective Peter Meral. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Jorge Solis)

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Grow Your Own Drugs For Christmas and The Exorcist: The True Story | TV review

16 December 2009 4:05 PM, PST | The Guardian - TV News | See recent The Guardian - TV News news »

All I want for Christmas is an anti-anxiety saffron egg-nog. And this man can help, says Tim Dowling

It sounds like an item from an optimistic list of holiday chores, but Grow Your Own Drugs For Christmas (BBC2) is, of course, a festive instalment of the natural remedy-making series fronted by ethnobotanist James Wong, a man in a perpetual state of amusement. This could be because he's chuffed to be on telly, or it could be because he grows his own drugs. He even chuckles to himself during his voiceovers. I imagined him sitting in a sound booth with headphones on, reading a script and chortling at the merriment of it all.

Wong wanted to show you "how to make your Christmas cheaper, healthier and more original than ever". I'm not sure you want your Christmas to be original: personally, I think the key to success lies in stifling consistency; also, »

- Tim Dowling

Take a Ride with the Masked Rider in New Solomon Kane Clip

15 December 2009 11:26 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

While we all wait patiently for any news regarding a Stateside release of the live action version of Robert E. Howard's creation Solomon Kane, another new clip has come out to tide us over.

Synopsis

The first part in a trilogy series, Solomon Kane is an epic adventure adapted from the classic pulp stories by Robert E. Howard, creator of "Conan the Barbarian." Solomon Kane (James Purefoy) is a 16th Century soldier who learns that his brutal and cruel actions have damned him. Determined to redeem himself, Kane swears to live a life of peace and goodness but is forced to fight once more when a dark power threatens the land. »

- Uncle Creepy

The 2009 Terror Film Festival 'Claw' Awards - Winners Announced

13 December 2009 1:23 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

On October 24th, The Terror Film Festival Claw Awards took place at the Ethical Society Building on the famous Rittenhouse Square of Philadelphia.

The 4th season brought in the most astounding talent from all over the USA, as well as, the world. The assemblage of fans, filmmakers, screenwriters, and industry professionals, waited in anticipation, and all bets were on, as the illustrious Claw and the beautiful Princess Horror stood onstage, envelopes in hand, to present the coveted awards.

And the winners are...

Evil Angel - A steamy and heart-pounding story based on the ancient myth of Lilith, the first wife of Adam, who has roamed the Earth for centuries as a sexy and seductive villainous, and proudly holds the title of the world’s first serial killer. Written and directed by the iconoclastic Richard Dutcher of Utah, the film garnered several awards, such as, Best Feature Film, Best Original Music »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Source: TERROR FILM FESTIVAL)

Solomon Kane Clip Takes Us to the Hall of Mirrors

10 December 2009 4:03 PM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

Michael J. Bassett's Solomon Kane still doesn't have a firm Us release date, but that's not stopping the film's producers from pulling out all the stops to get their product in front of as many eyes as possible. And today they've provided us with a nicely creepy clip entitled "Hall of Mirrors".

Synopsis

- Uncle Creepy

Solomon Kane One-Sheet Gets Medieval on Your Ass!

3 December 2009 12:39 AM, PST | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »

A new one-sheet for the big screen adaptation of Solomon Kane has raised its sword and declared war online. Well, not really, but the idea sounded kind of cool, no?

No word yet on Us distro, but we'll keep diggin' for ya!

Synopsis

- Uncle Creepy

A Conversation with Captain Howdy: The Fangoria Interview with Eileen Dietz

28 November 2009 7:01 PM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

With vast experience on stage and screen (big and small), Eileen Dietz' career has woven a path in-and-out of the horror genre. While horror fans will no doubt associate the actress with her role as the face of evil in William Friedkin's Oscar-winning 1973 film The Exorcist, Dietz has many stories to tell. Fangoria's Australian correspondent Lee Gambin recently sat down for a one-on-one interview to discuss her career and craft.

Lee Gambin/Fangoria: What were some of your very first jobs in the entertainment industry, as I understand you started super young and how did the Neighborhood Playhouse Theatre School benefit you as a young actress?

Eileen Dietz: I worked at a Summer Stock company in Kalamazoo Michigan. It was a very bad place and the director of the theatre only brought me up there to rob me of my innocence if you know what I mean. »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Lee Gambin)

Dog Death Gave Coolidge An Edge As Cage's Mum

19 November 2009 1:56 PM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Animal lover Jennifer Coolidge has a personal tragedy to thank for turning her into the perfect wreck in Nicolas Cage's new drama Bad Lieutenant: Port Of Call New Orleans - her dog died a day before filming started.

The American Pie star was fighting to get into character as Cage's unkempt stepmother when the death of her pooch made it all come together.

She tells WENN, "Some things personally were happening to me at the same time, so I sort of felt that the timing couldn't have been better with what my character was doing.

"I lost a dog the day before filming, in a terrible way. There's a book of photos that (director) Werner (Herzog) and his wife took and there's a picture where I look like Linda Blair from The Exorcist. I would like to say it was prosthetics but it was just some tragedy that helped it all.

"I think there were days I didn't bathe or wash my hair for a long time, so I did feel disgusting. I did become that person. If you could time it right in your life where you play someone tragic when something really awful is going on, it really works." »

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The Exorcist writer talks up possible TV mini-series

18 November 2009 4:02 AM, PST | Boxwish.com | See recent BoxWish news »

Okay, so we get that many of the movies currently being mentioned as possible TV shows are very in vogue and current. There was director Roland Emmerich talking up the possibility of his current blockbuster 2012 hitting the small screen and also discussed a few months back as a TV contender was literary tear-jerker, The Time Traveler’s Wife (see Related Content, right). But what really baffles us is the planned resurrection of past films that have long deserted the limelight. We’re talking Teen Wolf and Heathers and especially the latest to jump aboard this network bandwagon – The Exorcist. Yes, Regan could be pea-souping her mum and scaring priests in your living room soon according to William Peter Blatty, the author and subsequent screenwriter of the supernatural spine-chiller. »

Image Entertainment has Thriller and a Killer for disc

18 November 2009 1:26 AM, PST | Fangoria | See recent Fangoria news »

Image Entertainment announced recently that it has acquired North American rights to the classic horror/suspense TV series Thriller, hosted by Boris Karloff. The company plans a deluxe DVD boxed set for release in 2010.

Widely acknowledged as one of the great genre shows (Stephen King once called it the best in American TV history), Thriller ran from 1960-62 and featured, among its 67 episodes, adaptations of stories by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe, Psycho’s Robert Bloch, Richard Matheson, Robert E. Howard and others. Guest stars included William Shatner, John Carradine, Robert Vaughn, Leslie Nielsen, Elizabeth Montgomery, Ursula Andress and many more. The entire series will be remastered for the disc package, which will also include audio commentaries for many of the episodes, interviews and other extras currently being developed. Stay tuned for further details on the specific contents and release date.

Image also has Freeway Killer coming on DVD »

- no-reply@fangoria.com (Michael Gingold)

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'The Exorcist' to Become a Mini-Series

17 November 2009 4:52 PM, PST | Reel Empire | See recent Reel Empire news »

Argueably the scariest motion picture of all time is now, according to reports, being made into a mini-series. You heard us right! "The Exorcist" is set to become mini-series event. The director of the 1973 horror classic, William Friedkin, is set to reprise his role. I remember when I was seven years old and saw this film for the first time. I was absolutely horrified. Like most who've seen the picture, the head turning a full 360 degress was absolutely gut-wrenching and remains one of the most frightening scenes in cinematic history. I wonder if they're planning to re-inact the scene for the mini-series. With the major technological advancements, they sure could make this some creepy stuff and perhaps to creepy for TV at that.

- Jared Owen

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Author of The Exorcist Talks Potential TV Series

17 November 2009 1:34 AM, PST | Reelzchannel.com | See recent ReelzChannel news »

You may have heard the rumors regarding a potential "remake" of The Exorcist, a project that could involve the same creative duo as the 1973 horror classic. Director William Friedkin and writer William Peter Blatty, who also wrote the novel on which the movie is based, would collaborate on a TV series, and Bloody Disgusting writes that Blatty revealed some key details in an interview with Cemetary Dance magazine.

Specifically, Blatty mentioned details from the book he'd like to work in to the newer version, including the development of two minor characters, the housekeeper Karl and his daughter Elvira:

I would love to have been able to include the subplot involving Karl and his daughter Elvira which I did in my first draft, but that script ran to 172 pages, much, much too long. But I might have it my way in the near future, inasmuch as I've written an Exorcist miniseries »

- Rich Z Zwelling

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‘The Exorcist’ to be remade into TV series

16 November 2009 11:10 PM, PST | RealBollywood.com | See recent RealBollywood news »

London, Nov 17 (Ians) Classic horror movie ‘The Exorcist’ is now being remade into a new TV mini-series.

Directed by William Friedkin, the 1973 film is about a young girl possessed by a demon. It was based on William Blatty’s book of the same name.

Now, 36 years after the movie’s release, the author has revealed that a small screen version is in the works and Friedkin has agreed to take charge, reports contactmusic.com.

Blatty refused to divulge any further details, but has been quoted as saying: ‘Billy Friedkin has agreed to direct.’

‘The. »

- realbollywood

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‘Exorcist’ Remake to Be Done By Original Team

16 November 2009 7:55 PM, PST | Atomic Popcorn | See recent Atomic Popcorn news »

We see movies being remade all the time, especially ones that have had a consistent fan base, so it was really only a matter of time before a remake of 1973’s The Exorcist came about. What comes as somewhat of a surprise is that the classic horror film is being remade by the original writer and director.

The movie The Exorcist was based on the novel by William Peter Blatty, who then adapted his own novel to fit the screen. The remake of the film comes as a result of Blatty feeling like he can finally work out a script that will include several elements that he had to leave out in the original.

In an interview with Cemetery Dance Publications, Blatty said,

“…I might have it my way in the near future, inasmuch as I’ve written an Exorcist miniseries script that not only faithfully includes all the main elements of the novel, »

- Carly

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TV News: New Exorcist Remake and Gattaca TV Series Being Developed

16 November 2009 11:34 AM, PST | FusedFilm | See recent FusedFilm news »

William Peter Blatty, the author of the original novel The Exorcist, is supposedly reteaming with William Friedkin, director of the 1973 film for another version of the story. Though, according to Blatty, this new project won’t be going to theater screens. Instead, it will be a four-hour miniseries made for television.

Bloody Disgusting recently found this interview with the author, and when asked if he would change anything about the original film, Blatty stated:

“Yes and no. I would love to have been able to include the subplot involving Karl and his daughter Elvira which I did in my first draft, but that script ran to 172 pages, much, much too long. But I might have it my way in the near future, inasmuch as I’ve written an Exorcist miniseries script that not only faithfully includes all the main elements of the novel, but also some rather spooky new material and scenes, »

- Kevin Coll

The Exorcist Back To Haunt Small Screen

16 November 2009 11:11 AM, PST | WENN | See recent WENN news »

Horror classic The Exorcist is coming back to possess a new audience - it's to be remade into a new TV mini-series.

The 1973 film, about a young girl who is possessed by a demon, was directed by William Friedkin and based on William Blatty's book of the same name.

Now, 36 years after the movie's release, the author reveals a small screen version is in the works - and Friedkin has agreed to take charge.

Blatty refuses to go into further detail, but tells horror film magazine Cemetery Dance, "Billy Friedkin has agreed to direct."

The Exorcist film landed 10 Oscar nominations when it was released, winning Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound. »

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Speak of The Devil: An Exorcist Miniseries?

16 November 2009 10:18 AM, PST | ScreenRant.com | See recent Screen Rant news »

Slash Film pointed us to a story over at Bloody-Disgusting (who got it from Cemetery Dance Magazine) talking about how author William Peter Blatty and director William Friedkin might be re-teaming for another take on The Exorcist, the book/screenplay/movie that made both men famous back in 1973-74, when The Exorcist became a horror film sensation, taking home multiple Oscars including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.

So is The Devil (aka Hollyweird) at work here? Not so much. The actual word is that Blatty has been working on a (spec?) script for a new Exorcist project for some time now, and that Friedkin may be onboard to helm it.

Now, if you’re a careful reader (fewer and fewer of those these days…) you’ll notice that I said “new Exorcist project.” That project is Not another unnecessary movie remake, but rather a new TV miniseries version of The Exorcist story, »

- Kofi Outlaw

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A new Exorcist?

16 November 2009 12:06 AM, PST | TotalFilm | See recent TotalFilm news »

The Exorcist is one of those films that few people think really needs to be remade - but what if the original writer and director were involved, and it was a miniseries, not a movie? That's a possibility currently being talked up by William Peter Blatty, who wrote both the novel and the book on which the film is based, and who was interviewed by Cemetery Dance magazine recently. Asked if there's anything he'd change about the film, Blatty replied, "I would love to have been able to include the subplot involving Karl and his daughter...

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- James White