OutOfTheCoffin.com: Episode #47 - Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
OutOfTheCoffin.com: Episode #47 - Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
* This is Episode #47 for August 7, 2009.
(Download MP3)
// NEWS
* Noxon, Olmstead set Grady Twins slate | Variety.com
- Grady Twins Prods., the production company formed by Marti Noxon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") and Dawn Parouse Olmstead ("Prison
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* Why Vampires Never Die By GUILLERMO del TORO and CHUCK HOGAN | NY Times
- From the excellent op-ed piece: "The current vampire pandemic serves to remind us that we have no true jurisdiction over our bodies, our climate or our very souls. Monsters will always provide the possibility of mystery in our mundane 'reality show' lives, hinting at a larger spiritual world; for if there are demons in our midst, there surely must be angels lurking nearby as well. In the vampire we find Eros and Thanatos fused together in archetypal embrace, spiraling through the ages, undying. Forever."
- Thanks Bryan for the link!
* Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer Hits Comic Shelves this September | eat.sleep.geek
- Proving that cross-genre is taking off, there's a new graphic novel hitting stores September 21, 2009. "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer" follows the puppet-boy seeking revenge after he witnesses Geppetto die at the hands of vampires.
* Charlaine Harris's Entire Sookie Stackhouse Series Hits New York Times Bestseller List Simultaneously | Crimespree Magazine
- From the Press Release: "Berkley Publishing Group author Charlaine Harris, the bestselling writer of the Sookie Stackhouse novels that are the basis for HBO's hit television show True Blood, makes an impressive showing on the August 9th, 2009 New York Times Bestseller List with each of the nine books in her series appearing on the list simultaneously."
* Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer Are Engaged | People
- In case you follow celebrity romances...
* RiffTrax LIVE: Plan 9 from Outer Space - 08/20/2009
- Fathom Events presents RiffTrax LIVE: Plan 9 from Outer Space, an evening of LIVE riffing on the Worst Movie Ever Made beaming into movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, August 20th at 8PM ET/ 7PM CT/ 6PM MT/ Tape Delayed at 8PM PT. Join [the stars of MST3K] Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), now of RiffTrax.com, as they are reunited in HD for the first time ever on the big screen!
- This event will feature the world premiere of a brand new, never-before-seen short and non-stop hilarious riffing on a COLOR version of "Plan 9 from Outer Space"- a 1959 science fiction/horror film written, produced and directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Bonus awesome: Musical Guest Jonathan Coulton!
* Speaking of RiffTrax, check out their Twilight RiffTrax! They also lampooned I Am Legend.
- Did you know RiffTrax lets you sell YOUR iRiffs? Check out iRiffs for Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Monster Squad, BloodRayne, Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, Van Helsing and many more!
- I think WE should get in on this hot cinematic action!
* BANNED New Moon Trailer! | youtube.com
- "You thought New Moon was dramatic? You ain't seen nothin' yet. Tell us what to spoof next at http://take180.com/g-force"
// PROMO
* Antithesis, Book One: Predestination, and Other Games of Chance, a podcast novel by J. Daniel Sawyer.
// BUMPER
* From Jack Hosley, host of the Wander Radio podcast.
// MOVIES
* This week's movie from our Netflix queue is Transylvania 6-5000 (1985).
- Dan gives it a 9 out of 10. Michelle gives it a 7.5.
* The next movie in our Netflix queue is Love at First Bite (1979).
// PROMO
* Down From Ten, an audio fiction... umm... well, it's like The Shining meets Clue... kinda... just listen. It's more podcast awesomeness by J. Daniel Sawyer.
// TRUE BLOOD
* This week we reviewed the seventh episode of season two, "Release Me".
// WATCH TRUE BLOOD
* True Blood Season 2 premieres Sundays at 9PM on HBO.
- It continues to air throughout the week on their many channels, including HBO On Demand.
* Season 1 on DVD or on Blu-Ray
* You can also purchase the first season on iTunes, for $2.99 per episode or $34.99 for the whole season.
* And of course, there's always NetFlix.
* Catch up or read ahead with the books by Charlaine Harris
// PROMO
* Magnatune's Subscription services
// ROBERT'S REVIEWS
* Castlevania: Lament of Innocence for the PS2 - Rated M for Mature.
- Bob gives this game an impressive 9 out of 10.
// BUMPER
* From Jack Mangan, host of Jack Mangan's Deadpan Podcast.
// FAREWELL
* We wrapped the show by playing, "Thin Line" by Pain Factor.
- Music provided by Magnatune Records - We Are Not Evil.
* Our intro music is "24 FPS" by À Rebours, from their album Vanish, which can be found at iTunes among other places. Check out Ian Stone's MySpace page and blog, too. Find out more about À Rebours and their sister bands at Final Joy Records.
That wraps up this episode of the Out Of The Coffin podcast. Thanks for listening!
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