Groovy! Evil Dead: The Musical headed to Austin

From the start, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead was ripe for a musical adaptation—its cast of college kids is broad and over-acting, the film's minimal "cabin + woods" setting makes stage design a cinch, and the visual effects and makeup are low-fi enough that they can be translated to the stage as easily as red food coloring can be added to Karo syrup. And if they look cheesy? Well, that's part of the appeal, isn't it?

Austinites will have the chance to see it happen this October, when Salvage Vanguard Theatre and Doctuh Mistuh Productions put on Evil Dead: The Musical.

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Featured eBay Item: EVIL DEAD The Musical RARE Japan flyer poster

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Interview: Bruce Campbell of Burn Notice

What question have you answered that you're sick and tired of answering

Bruce Campbell: Well, The Evil Dead ones come to mind, but again I still can't hold that against anybody, because they're interested. So, I just get tired of repeating it, only because it's asked so much. I just want to send out a banner everyday reminding people of what's happening or not happening. But it's ok. It's all good. I don't really mind it.

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300 + Gladiator + Sam Raimi = Spartacus: Blood and Sand

The series is produced by Sam Raimi, he told us yesterday that he’ll have to vacate that seat for his directing duties on Spider-man 4. But his longtime producing partner Rob Tapert will be handling the reins, which is a bit of a return to the days of Hercules and Xena. If you listen to the Army of Darkness DVD commentary, you’ll hear Sam Raimi sort of half-heartedly apologize for the scene where two topless women are dragged offscreen by two skeleton warriors, and he blames it all on Tapert. Does that mean we can thank him for all of the gratuitous nudity in Spartacus? We hope so.

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Interview: Bruce Campbell talks ‘Burn Notice’ & ‘Drag Me to Hell’

Cult actors have come and gone throughout the years cinema has been around, but one man manages to stay in the spotlight, and the hearts, of fans everywhere. That man is Bruce Campbell.

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Drag Me to Hell DVD and Blu-ray Date Set

An official announcement has yet to come from Universal Home Entertainment, but according to Moviefone Sam Raimi's Drag Me to Hell is coming to DVD and Blu-Ray on October 20th. Specs and cover art are not available.

Released in May, the film grossed an estimated $58 million worldwide. Unfortunately, it didn't quite find its audience in spite of the critical praise. Here's hoping it develops a strong fanbase on home video!

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HowStuffWorks "Necronomicon Appearances"

Perhaps the most infamous appearance of the "Necronomicon" in cult film circles is "The Evil Dead" series. Sam Raimi's films follow the misadventures of Ash, played by Bruce Campbell, as he encounters supernatural ghouls and ghosts determined to cut his life short. The source of all the trouble is an ancient book bound in human skin and written in blood.

The "Necronomicon" from "The Evil Dead" movies shows up in other films as well. It's just one of many horror movie references in the movie "Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (click link and go to 5:15)," and appears on display in "Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings." It also pops up in a television episode of "Hercules" called "City of the Dead" and in Marvel Comics' Zombies storyline.

On television, the "Necronomicon" shows up quite a bit, mostly in cartoons. Here's a short list of some of the animated shows that reference it:

"Aqua Teen Hunger Force"
"Metalocalypse"
"The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy"
"The Real Ghostbusters"
"The Simpsons"

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'Burn Notice' renewed at USA

USA Network has renewed its flagship action drama "Burn Notice" and breakout freshman hit "Royal Pains." Both series have been picked up for 16 more episodes.

"Burn," starring Jeffrey Donovan, is being picked up for a fourth season. The show it helped launch, the Mark Feuerstein-starring medical soap "Pains," is being renewed for a second turn.

Source: www.hollywoodreporter.com

FANGORIA EXCLUSIVE: Talking with the team behind FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH 2: NIGHTMARE WARRIORS!

It's one of the most talked about and fan-requested mashups in the history of horror with three of the genre's most beloved cinematic icons coming together.

But this battle isn't being fought on-screen, but in four-color glory in the pages of Dynamite Entertainment/DC Wildstorm's FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH 2: NIGHTMARE WARRIORS.

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Burn Notice interview with Bruce Campbell, Matt Nix and Alfredo Barrios, Jr.

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Bruce Campbell, the co-star of USA Network's popular action drama series, Burn Notice, spoke with reporters at Comic-Con to chat about their show and to answer fans questions. Campbell proved to be just as entertaining as Sam Axe, the character he plays on Burn Notice.

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Featured Item: “Evil Dead Bootleg” T-shirt

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Army of Darkness #23

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Release Date
Wed, July 29th, 2009

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Sam Raimi's Intense "Spartacus" Trailer

Starz has unveiled the official trailer for the network's thirteen-episode series called "Spartacus: Blood and Sand," produced by Sam Raimi (Spider-Man, Rob Tapert (Drag Me to Hell) and Steven DeKnight ("Smallville).

The new series clearly has some visuals that are similar to the ones seen in "Gladiator" and "300." It is set to premiere on Stars in January of 2010.

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Sam Raimi Interview, July 2009

Sam Raimi is interviewed via phone with Triple J Breakfast Show (Robbie, Marieke, & The Doctor, discussing his movies from The Evil Dead series, to Spiderman, and new horror flick Drag Me To Hell. Suprisingly does not mention plans for Evil Dead 4 though.

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Blizzard Ponders Bruce Campbell's Role in Warcraft Film

With director Sam Raimi officially tied to the Warcraft movie, the question is not "will Bruce Campbell be in the film," but rather, "who will he play?"

Okay, okay. It's true that Bruce Campbell - perhaps best known for his work as Ash Williams in the Evil Dead series - hasn't been in every movie Sam Raimi has directed, but... well, look at their respective lists, and you'll find that it's pretty close.

So with Raimi tapped to helm the upcoming feature film set in the world of Blizzard's popular Warcraft series, the question being bandied around at Blizzard's Irvine, CA headquarters seems to be a matter of wondering just who the cult-film icon will play. At least, that's what VP of creative development Chris Metzen said during the Warcraft "Epic Loot" panel at Comic-Con.

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Roundup: Bruce Campbell at the 2009 San Diego Comic Con

Part One:


Part Two
Part Three

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Bruce talks Burn Notice, Evil Dead and more.

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Movie Minutiae: The Evil Dead (1981)

With Sam Raimi returning to his horror roots with Drag Me To Hell, I thought it was time to take a look at the film that started it all.

The Evil Dead, filmed for $375,000, went on to reap $2.4 million in the US and spawn two sequels (with a third possible in the works), a Broadway musical and a comic book series.

Let's put those box office figures in perspective.

If as suggested Spider-Man 3 cost $270 million to make, it would have to pull in over $1.7 billion to earn the same profit ratio!

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Featured Pics - Evil Ed Getley

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Stills from the deleted “Evil Ed Chop Top” sequence in Evil Dead 2. Context: Ash chops Ed's head in half, and Ed keeps coming. Then after Ash chops him to pieces, all the pieces are laying on the floor moving.

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Freddy Jason Ash Nightmare Warriors #2 (of 6) (Variant Cover Edition)

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Something strange is happening in the halls of Project Black Book. The covert government group is unleashing creatures of mass destruction in their bid to gain control over the Necronomicon.

And as the survivors of Freddy and Jason's murder sprees congregate, the short-lived reunion is shattered by the violent arrival of Jason Voorhees.

Pub. Date: July 22, 2009

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Sam Raimi to Direct World of Warcraft Movie

Sam Raimi, director of Evil Dead, Army of Darkness, the Spider-Man films, has signed on to direct a big screen adaptation of World of Warcraft, Blizzard Entertainment’s massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG). The scoop was first reported by AICN and later confirmed by Variety, who also reports that The Dark Knight producer Charles Roven is also on board. The current plan is for Raimi to supervise the development of the movie and to begin production after Spider-Man 4.

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Evil Dead Full Book Observing Scene

This is the full scene of the inside of the Necronomicon. Especially presented for replica makers.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN HICKS!!

"It's a trick, I know it!"

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The Ladies of the Evil Dead at the Independent Television Festival August 2 & 6, 2009!

Independent Television Festival
August 2 and August 6, 2009 at 6pm
Laemmle's Sunset 5
Los Angeles

DANGEROUS WOMEN is an official selection of the Independent Television Festival in L.A.! We edited the six webisodes into a 22-minute TV pilot and are excited to have made the finals! They'll be screening our show and then we'll do a meet and greet afterward. Tickets may be purchased online at the itv fest site or at the door. Come support independent television!

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Likhang.Pinoy.Customs Mighty Muggs: Ash (Army of Darkness

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Ash from the Army of Darkness movie. This is a custom piece for a forum member in the mighty muggs forum. This custom is fully armed with lots of details and accessories. See for yourself and be amazed on this one of a kind custom piece. (This custom will not be reproduce anymore!)

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EVIL DEAD TRIBUTE

This is my EVIL DEAD Tribute! I had the honor of meeting Tom Sullivan last year at the Horror-Con in Milwaukee. Now if i can only find someway to kidnap Bruce Campbell......

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Featured eBay Item - Japan LD EVIL DEAD (1981) SAM RAIMI

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LD is the sound and the image which are more splendid than a DVD

Used Condition

Looked : Excellent

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Box Art - Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition

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FOR SALE: 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale - Evil dead car

It's black, but you could always have it painted.

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For the hell of it

He may be a master of horror and superhero flicks but Sam Raimi is nothing like you'd expect.

Immaculately coiffed and dressed in a dapper black suit and tie, the 49-year-old hardly resembles our image of a successful Hollywood director.

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Featured Video: Interview with Ted Raimi

Kristy talks to Spider-Man actor Ted Raimi (Sam Raimi's brother) about various things, including being yelled at by J. Jameson and working on Evil Dead.

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Vacation Recasts Bruce Campbell

Richard Stanley's Vacation is back alive according to Fangoria. and we have some pretty crappy news. The film was originally supposed to star Bruce Campbell which is all kinds of awesome and instead it will star Smallville's Tom Welland. I really got nothing to say. I am just going to sit here and shake my head.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The actual lead will be Lois and Clark‘s Dean Cain.

Evil Dead Font - dafont.com

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OC Rewind at Cinema Fusion: Evil Dead 2

When:
Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 PM

Where:
Cinema Fusion
321 W Katella Ave
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 399-0300

Cost:
$7.50

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FREDDY VS. JASON VS. ASH: THE NIGHTMARE WARRIORS – Issue #1 (Comic Review)

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Wildstorm Comics and Dynamite Entertainment | Written by Jeff Katz and James Kuhoric | Art by Jason Craig

They’re back!! The ultimate threesome (without sex) returns in another mega battle for horror icon superiority. Jason Voorhees, Freddy Krueger, and Ashley J. Williams won’t stop until everyone is dead by dawn. Or when they take Manhattan. Picking up where the first comic book series left off, Jason is back at his favorite place, the bottom of a lake, being held down by Sam Raimi’s favorite car, the Oldsmobile Delta 88. Finally, the world acknowledges that Jason is a killing machine that cannot be killed and now want him for military advancement. And yet, the idiots send unarmed divers to bring him. You know Jason, he loves em dumb! So he hacks them up, and with the guidance of Krueger in his head, seeks out King Ash for some major payback.

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Ted Raimi at 2009 San Diego Comic Con

Friday – July 24, 2009

9:00-11:30 - Angel of Death Premiere Screening and Q&A Session — Comic book superstar Ed Brubaker (Captain America), actress and stuntwoman Zoë Bell (Death Proof), actors Doug Jones (Quarantine), and Ted Raimi (Spider-Man 3), director Paul Etheredge (Buried Alive), and producer John Norris appear for a panel and Q&A session, followed by an exclusive screening of the thrilling uncut feature-length version of the film marking the DVD release of the groundbreaking digital online series! Room 6A.

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Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition Blu-ray Back in Business

Army of Darkness with Bruce Campbell had originally been announced by Universal Studios Home Entertainment for a Blu-ray debut on May 19. As that date approached the title disappeared from all retailer listings without warning.

Now I can confirm that Universal has put Army of Darkness back on the release calendar and will roll it out on September 15.

Dubbed the "Screwhead Edition," Army of Darkness will be offered in 1080p video and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio on a BD-25 disc.

Bonus features will include the following along with a $5 voucher redeemable at select retailers for Halloween candy.

• Creating the Deadites
• Alternate Ending
• Theatrical Trailer
• U Control - Production Photos
• BD Live - Basic Download Center

Army of Darkness: Screwhead Edition will retail for $26.98. You can place a pre-order at Amazon.com for $19.99 by clicking here.

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FEARnet: Why It's Good To Be Bruce

He plays the coolest characters, has the best lines, guys want to be him and girls want to be with him. These are just a few of the reasons why it's good to be Bruce...Campbell that is.

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Army of Darkness in Seattle at Fremont Outdoor Cinema

When
Jul 18, 2009 (Saturday)
Where
Fremont Outdoor Cinema
3500 Phinney Avenue North West
Seattle, WA 98103

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Featured Pic: GBChibi ASH Evil Dead by gb2k

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GBChibi Ash (Bruce Campbell) from the Evil Dead series

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Calgary's EVIL DEAD: THE MUSICAL Closes Tonight, 7/12/2009

GZT and H&M present Evil Dead: The Musical, at The Playhouse at Vertigo Theatre Centre, (115-9th Avenue, Base of the Calgary Tower), now playing until July 12, 2009. Regular seating tickets are $45 plus GST and service charges, and Splatter Zone* tickets are $70 plus GST and service charges, on sale now, available at the Vertigo Theatre Box Office at 403-221-3708 or online at www.gzt.ca.

For more information visit www.calgary.evildeadthemusical.com

Reminder: Tom Sullivan Appearance Today

Mid Summers Expo
Saturday, July 11, 2009 from 10am to 7pm,
Tom will be a guest at Mid Summers Expo. The Mid Summers Expo is located at the City Sports Center in the heart of Downtown Detroit and just minutes from Greektown, which boasts all of its famous resturants and casino. There are lots of dealers.

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Bruce Campbell: Geek Or God ?

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Den Of Geek loves Ted Raimi

Ted isn't just successful in TV. He has also starred in a variety of movies ranging from the family friendly fare of the Spider-Man films to horror films including Candyman, Evil Dead, Skinner and The Grudge. He also regularly collaborates with Sam Raimi with a cameo here and there, including Drag Me to Hell where he played the doctor as well as being a regular co-star to Bruce Campbell.

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Sidenote: It looks like Ted Raimi's website is going through some changes:
www.tedraimi.com

Evil Dead: The Musical in Louisville, Kentucky Launches Website, Holding Auditions

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The Alley Theatre in Louisville , KY will be holding open auditions for

EVIL DEAD: The Musical

produced by Jake Wheat and Joey Arena, Directed by Joey Arena.

Auditions to be held at: The Alley Theatre: 1205 East Washington Street , Louisville KY 40206


Vocal Auditions:

(Please have 16 bars and bring your music, resume and headshot)

(Women Note: We’d prefer something “Brassy and upbeat”)

Thursday, July 23rd from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Saturday, July 25th from Noon to 4:00 pm


Dance Audition:

(It is STRONGLY recommended you attend)

Friday, July 24th at 6:30 pm


What We're Looking For:

3 "College Age" Males : Ash, Scott, Ed

4 "College Age" Females: Linda, Cheryl, Shelly, Ann

1 Adult Male (Age not specified): Jake

This is a non-union, but paid gig. Must be available for performance every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm in October.

Questions may be directed to 13bats@LouEvilDead.com


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Paintball Event: Army of Darkness Scenario --- September 5th: Adventure Beach NC/SC

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Port City Militia along with Adventure Beach Paintball Present...

ARMY OF DARKNESS
EVIL ASH’S REVENGE

September 5 2009!

PreReg $35+Free air+Free lunch!!!!!!
Day of Registration $35, All Day Air Day of $10!!!
Paint starting at $45!!
Prizes!!!!
Army of Darkness Raffle!!!
50/50 Raffle!
Other things with !!!'s at the end!!!

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RETRO REVIEW: The Evil Dead

The first Evil Dead film, is more of a showcase of the women than it is of Bruce Campbell. The most famous scenes from The Evil Dead all include the women. The raping trees, the pencil in the ankle, Linda's ridiculous laugh, the biting off the arm, THE CELLAR, the JOIN US, all of it, LADIES OF THE EVIL DEAD.

To put it simply, The Evil Dead is fabulous. It completely embodies everything a cult classic film should possess. It's creepy, it's funny, it's over the top, and yet it holds a place near and dear to our hearts.

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The Director's Series - Rob Tapert (1982)

In 1982, Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert were both interviewed for the NY cable show The Directors Series by John Gallagher. It was their first TV interview. This is Rob's interview, previously posted on YouTube by its director Ira Gallen; Sam's will be coming up soon.

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First Look: Lucio Parillo's Ash Saves Obama #2 Cover

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Courtesy of Dynamite Entertainment, we've got your first look at Lucio Parillo's cover to Ash Saves Obama #2. The issue will also feature a cover by Todd Nauck.

The solicitation for the issue, written by Elliot Serrano with interior art by Ariel Padilla reads:

After surviving the Necro-Comic-Con 2009, our hero, Ashley J. Williams, wakes to (drum roll please) Dawn of the Dorks. The President has been sold a piece of the Necronomicon, so what's a chosen one to do? Find out in the second chapter of Army of Darkness: ASH SAVES OBAMA! You know you want to!

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Featured Art: "Army of Darkness" by Tom Whalen

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Whalen has created two pieces for the Crazy4Cult 3D show, the first of which is this poster for Sam Raimi’s Army of Darkness. Apparently a limited edition run of 70 prints will be available at the show, or by contacting the gallery afterwards.

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