Thursday, October 06, 2011

Twisted Twins first time in person Interview on The Ghost Show

IT'S HERE~!!!!!!

Yes, our highly anticipated interview with Ghost (cuz his name's Ghost and this is his Show) of The Ghost Show on HORROR-MOVIES.CA. Horror-movies.ca is damn brilliant to have The Ghost Show.

If you don't know, you should know that Ghost is the host with the horror most. His show has quite literally become our new obsession. He's just so genuine, and hilarious, and charismatic.

You can find him on YOUTUBE, TWITTER, and FACEBOOK.

Also, you simply must check out his official site, GHOST KEEPER OF THE NIGHT.

And without further adieu, please enjoy the show~!



Bloody Best!
Jen

Aliens To Zombies Convention aka The Best Place On Earth


Ever wonder what the best place on Earth is?

Your childhood home? Your favorite bar? A secret place that no one else knows about?

Well, I'm afraid if you guessed any of the above, you'd sadly be wrong. The Aliens to Zombies Convention is the obvious answer. But what is, in fact, this monumental event?

Glad you asked 'cuz I was pretty much just gonna go ahead anywho.

The Aliens to Zombies Convention is held at the famously haunted Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, October 21st to 22nd 2011, which is being run by Emmy-winning visual effects artist Todd Masters and Bruce Haring of JM Northern Media.

Todd Masters recently spoke with FEAR NET about the Convention...

"Well, my ol' buddy Bruce Haring phoned me one day, said... I got this idea, "Aliens to Zombies"...and before he even said it all, it was like, "DANG! I like this..." So we both just went rapidly into it... He having this great background in conventions, book festivals, story conferences... And me, with my history of these Halloween Bash's, monster-making and arts... We naturally jumped into making what this means to our unique association, into this event.

And it's been a lot of fun putting together. It's like a monster itself!!" ~ Todd Masters, Fear.net

Check out the FULL FEAR NET INTERVIEW right here.

Confirmed participants include "Dark Skies" producer Bryce Zabel, "Walking Dead" actor Michael Rooker, and ADI Inc’s Oscar winners Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. One highlight will be the return of Masters' annual "Monster-Makers Bash" costume party, attended by top FX artists.

That's right. In addition to tons of special panelists, special events, and horror royalty being in attendance, there will be a COSTUME PARTY HELD BY THE MOST TALENTED FX ARTISTS IN THE WORLD. THAT is what heaven is like. And it is a place on Earth.



Now, I don't have to tell you folks that frequent our Penny Dreadful Diary that I absolutely adore prosthetic effects, make up effects, and the masters who create them. What can I say? I'm a 80s brat who was lucky enough to grow up with titles like ALIEN, JACOB'S LADDER, and THE THING where gore~geous, practical effects were used and even the occasional amputee. I know I'm not the only one who cringes watching actors try to interact with CGI beasties who never quite match up to having the real deal.

And our very favorite person attending? The Master of Horror, Todd Masters, of course. (Sorry, Rooker)
FEAR NET: Another film you're working on is American Mary. How would you describe this movie?

Todd Masters: Hey cool, glad to hear that you know this!! Working with the extra talented Twisted Twins... Their follow- up indie to Dead Hooker in a Trunk.... Just saw the ladies last night; we're moving into shooting (starts shooting Oct 31st!) The Twins will be at A/ZCon too!

We have the esteemed pleasure of working together on our upcoming AMERICAN MARY. Additionally, we will be attending the event as well. That's right, LA citizens and those within reasonable driving distance. Come on down and meet us Twisted Twins in the flesh.

It's the only place to be from October 21st to 22nd.

PROGRAM

FRIDAY, OCT. 21
7 p.m. Aliens to Zombies kickoff party – Halloween Book Festival Awards


SATURDAY, OCT. 22
Aliens to Zombies Convention – Roosevelt Hotel

ACADEMY ROOM 11:00 a.m. Aliens Keynote – Bryce Zabel, producer of NBC’s “Dark Skies” and author of “A.D. After Disclosure: The People’s Guide to Life After Contact” in a conversation with Alex Ben Block, Senior Editor, The Hollywood Reporter


OSCAR ROOM 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Beginning of the End
Moderator: Bruce Haring, Aliens to Zombies

Panelists:
Martin Olson, author, “ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HELL”
Joe McKinney, author, “DEAD CITY”
David Moody, author, “THE ‘AUTUMN’ SERIES”
Scott Kenemore, author, “ZOMBIE, OHIO”
Matt Mogk, author, “EVERYTHING YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT ZOMBIES”
Rhiannon Frater, author, "The First Days"


ACADEMY ROOM 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. – Aliens Among Us

Panelists:
Steve Murillo, State Section Director, MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) Los Angeles
Alec Gillis & Tom Woodruff Jr., ADI Inc. Oscar-winning FX creators, “Starship Troopers”, “Alien vs. Predator,” “The Thing”
Shane Mahan, “Aliens & Cowboys,” “Terminator” series, LegacyFX


OSCAR ROOM 1:10 to 2:00 p.m. Pro Monster-Maker $22. Halloween Challenge
Hollywood’s top monster-makers are challenged to make a monster from simple household materials with limited budget. A great how-to for anyone seeking Halloween costume ideas.

Participants:
Dan Rebert, MASTERSFX “6 Feet Under, True Blood”
Shane Mahan/Legacy, FX “Iron Man”, “Aliens”
Andrew Clement, “Cloverfield”, “Nightmare on Elm Street”, “Sons of Anarchy”
Steve Johnson, “Ghostbusters,” “Species”

ACADEMY ROOM: 2:00 to 2:15 p.m. – “Beast Wishes” Trailer - Bob and Kathy Burns, Frank Dietz, Producer

ACADEMY ROOM 2:15 to 3:30 pm – The Cinema’s Simians: Monkey Men of the Movies

Panelists:
Jason Barnett, documentarian/producer
Bob Burns, special effects, “Aliens”
Todd Masters, “Underworld 4”
John Criswell, Hensons


ACADEMY ROOM 3:40–4:50 p.m. – Werewolf’s Bane – Howling to The Underworld
Moderator: Michael Dougherty, writer/director, “Trick or Treat”, “X-men”,

Panelists:
Steve Johnson, FX guru, “The Howling,” “Fright Night”
Kerry Gammill, artist, MONSTERVERSE (“X-men”, “Superman,” “Flesh and Blood”)
Todd Masters, President of MASTERSFX. “Underworld 4”


OSCAR ROOM 5:00 p.m Talking Dead – Michael Rooker, “The Walking Dead,” “Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer” in conversation with James Gunn, writer,/director, “Slither”, “Dawn of the Dead”, and “Super”.

8:30 p.m -1:30a.m. ALIENS TO ZOMBIES - Monster-Makers Bash, presented by MASTERSFX and JM Northern Media at Velvet Margarita.

For more info on the Convention, check out ALIENSTOZOMBIES.COM

You can get your tickets RIGHT HERE.

See you there!! Better start planning your costumes for the MONSTER MAKERS BASH now...

Bloody Best!
Jen

Carlos Gallardo Interview with Daily Grindhouse

Carlos Gallardo is a living legend. If you're a filmmaker or film lover, you know the name. He and Robert Rodriguez made EL MARIACHI many years ago in a very unconventional, unheard of way.

Without a huge budget.

Even today, most people would scoff at the idea of making a movie with a mere couple grand, but these gentleman proved it was possible. And not only was it possible to make a movie with a modest budget, they proved they could make a damn good movie.

Their story has rightfully become legend. How two friends made a film together without a huge crew, huge budget, and little more than a whole lot of talent and a kick ass concept about a man with a guitar case filled with guns.

EL MARIACHI inspired us to follow in their footsteps and make DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK. Same heart, same creative problem solving in lieu of tons of money, but instead of a man with a guitar case we had a hooker in a trunk.

We recently had the pleasure of being featured on The Daily Grindhouse, a truly wicked awesome site if there ever was one. And what's even cooler? That they just chatted with our much loved EL MARIACHI. He even talk about DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK, but if you haven't see the film and or the posters that proudly declare "Carlos Gallardo", you'll discover that not only was Carlos there for us throughout the making of the film, but he also very fittingly played "God" in the film.

Definitely not an interview to miss. Please enjoy the FULL DAILY GRINDHOUSE INTERVIEW here and do share it with your fellow filmmakers. They'll thank you or should if they know what's good for 'em.

And if you haven't picked up a copy of REBEL WITHOUT A CREW yet, what the, what the? Seriously, it's a MUST HAVE item for any and every filmmaker and inspiring even if film isn't your passion. I can't make it any easier for you. Just click on this link, Rebel without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker With $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player, and thank me later, k? It's the most worth while $10 bucks you'll ever spend.

Please enjoy the interview and get your butts out there and make your own film!!

Bloody Best!
Jen

Friday, September 30, 2011

AMERICAN HORRORS LAUNCHES SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND ONLY AT FILMON!

AMERICAN HORRORS LAUNCHES SUNDAY OCTOBER 2ND ONLY AT FILMON!

HART D. FISHER BRINGS THE USA ONE WILD RIDE WITH HIS NEW 24 HOUR UNCUT HORROR CHANNEL, AMERICAN HORRORS!

LOS ANGELES, CA- American Horrors CEO and An American Horror Story author, Hart D. Fisher, has announced that his 24 hour UNCUT horror channel, American Horrors will launch at noon Pacific Time on Sunday October 2nd as part of FilmOn's basic tier of channels.

"Adding American Horrors to our worldwide FilmOn platform will satisfy the horror fan who's looking for more entertainment, more depth, more edge in their favorite genre," said FilmOn's Chairman and CEO, Alki David, "and we are pleased to add fear in the mix of this new digital age of entertainment."

American Horrors launches Sunday, October 2nd with it's own original slate of programming (Conversations With Fear, Burl Barer & Don Woldman's True Crimes, Steve Johnson's Rubber Rules, American Horrors), the best new horror from the web (Fright Asylum, THIS WEEK IN HORROR, the award winning zombie series 8.13) and all of your favorite lost treasures from yesteryear on Saturday Fright Special (a trip back in time to 1960s and 1970s television, with public domain films, intermission reels, PSAs, commercials and all kinds of other nostalgia from bygone days).

American Horrors joins industry brand names such as BBC News, Universal Sports and more as part of FilmOn's basic line up of channels that are available to subscribers for a $7.95 monthly fee (purchase a full year at $79.95 and receive two months free). FilmOn allows viewers to stream live TV on their Mac or PC computers, iPads/tablets, smart phones & mobile devices (iPhone, Android, Blackberry etc., etc.) and has just recently launched the world's first AP breaking 24 hour news channel.

For more information or questions please contact the American Horrors offices at (323) 474-6963 or email at pr@americanhorrors.com or submissions@americanhorrors.com or check us out on the web at www.americanhorrors.com.

Link to FilmOn Commercial: http://youtu.be/kqdUMievqvw

Mr. Fisher on Larry King: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN-zR64GLWE

About American Horrors:

Headed by The Scariest Man in America, Hart D. Fisher, American Horrors is a multi-faceted genre specific horror entertainment company that will be launching it's new 24 hour horror TV channel on the FilmOn platform. Mr. Fisher is the writer director of the feature film, The Garbage Man, and the author of Poems for the Dead, Still Dead and the much maligned Jeffrey Dahmer biography comic books. Mr. Fisher has been featured on Larry King Live, CNN Headline News, Entertainment Tonight, within the pages of Time Magazine, People Magazine, The A to Z Guide to Serial Killers and most recently as a guest of the SXSW Film Festival.

HART D. FISHER: THE SCARIEST MAN IN AMERICA…

“Even surrounded by coffins, bats, a life-sized Frankenstein statue and legendary fright-meister artist Bernie Wrightson, Fisher's the scariest thing in the room." -Wizard Magazine: The Guide To Comics

There is precious little that outlaw filmmaker Hart D. Fisher hasn't accomplished.

He is a successful horror author, a critically acclaimed poet (Poems for the Dead), a gifted filmmaker with a knack for doing the impossible (producing & editing the critically acclaimed Flowers on the Razorwire feature film with a blind director), a cutting edge music video director who has worked with international death metal legends Obituary, kings of black metal Dark Funeral and metal superstar Glenn Danzig. Most recently Mr. Fisher was a guest of the 2011 South by Southwest as a featured panel speaker for the Reel Murder: From Crime Scene to Big Screen panel with multi-platinum selling musician Phil Anselmo, Ami Canaan Mann, Steve Mims, and best selling true crime author Corey Mitchell.

“The Garbage Man is an intelligent horror-drama that is well worth blowing chunks over, this is one audacious bastard of a serial killer”-Rue Morgue Magazine
Not satisfied with that, Mr. Fisher has committed himself to conquering the horror industry with his new multi-platform horror entertainment company, American Horrors. In May 2011, Mr. Fisher entered into a worldwide licensing agreement with FilmOn to launch American Horrors as a new uncut 24 hour horror television channel as part of FilmOn's basic tier of channels.

“If comics have a pantheon of saints with Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Alan Moore, Denny O'Neill, and the like on one end, then Hart Fisher is the Devil.” -The No Fly Zone/Mania.com

With a long and controversial career which began in comic books, where Fisher discovered such talents as Gerard Way (lead singer for the chart-topping rock band My Chemical Romance); John Cassaday (Captain America) and political essayist Stephen Elliott (a regular contributor for the San Francisco Chronicle, award-winning novelist and child protection advocate) among others, Fisher has carved out a fierce reputation and was dubbed 'The Most Dangerous Man in Comics.' (Hero Illustrated, 1994.) First put on the map by writing and publishing the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer comic book series, Mr. Fisher went on to write and publish books that would garner the young creator the ire of Milwaukee Brewing with the Jeffrey Dahmer: Milwaukee's Best t-shirts, the fear of Image Comics founders Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefield, and Jim Lee with the release of Kill Image and even a lawsuit from OJ Simpson over the Doin' Time With OJ and OJ's Big Bust Out books.

“Hart is one of the most controversial figures ever in the medium.” -www.herorealm.com

Fisher's opinions on serial killers and serial killer culture have been sought by numerous television producers for programs such as ABC's Day1, CNN's Murder By Numbers documentary, Entertainment Tonight, Larry King Live, The Jerry Springer Show, The Bertice Berry Show, CNN Headline News, A&E's Biography, American Scary, American Justice, on the radio with Crime Prevention 101 and True Crimes and in magazines such as Time, Tattoo Savage, Hero Illustrated, People, The Comics Journal, the non-fiction best seller The A-Z Guide to Serial Killers and many more.

“His story is one of the most unique in American comics publishing history.” - Optimumwound.com

Fisher began his art career as the publisher behind Boneyard Press, a ferociously independent publishing house that has garnered coverage all over the world, in Japan (Words), Germany (Ego Magazine), England (The Sun) and brought the mass media (as well as protest marchers) to his door thanks to books such as Jeffrey Dahmer: An Unauthorized Biography of a Serial Killer, Rush Limbaugh Must Die, Dark Angel, Kill Marvel and Jeffrey Dahmer vs. Jesus Christ. Fisher's two collections of poetry (Poems for the Dead & Still Dead) were both carried in the Hot Topic chain of boutiques.

“I've always said that poetry was for people who weren't hard enough to write prose, and most of it makes me throw it against a wall, but Poems for the Dead kicked my guts out.” -Warren Ellis/Red

Twice, Hero Illustrated placed Mr. Fisher in their 100 Most Important People In The Comics Industry list, and rock star Glenn Danzig hired Fisher to be the managing editor for his publishing company, Verotik, which Mr. Fisher promptly steered to the height of its popularity and controversy, when Mr. Fisher and co-author Christian Moore's story for Verotika #4, "A Taste of Cherry" was banned in Oklahoma on the grounds that it was obscene material and is banned in that state to this day. Never one to shy away from outrageous showmanship, Fisher has faked his own death for April Fool's Day (he was dead for a week before the hoax was uncovered by a pairing of The Comics Journal and The Comic's Buyers Guide), spit in the eye of industry goliath Marvel Comics (at the San Diego ComiCon Fisher printed up hundreds of black t-shirts proclaiming that "Marvel Can Suck My Cock”-- The shirts sold out instantly and dogged the larger comics publisher at comics conventions for years after going onto be declared the most controversial t-shirt in comics history) and has proven he has a gift for stirring up controversy that sells his products by the truckload.

"Hart has proven he has talent and there is a market out there for queasy, uneasy, in-yo'-face, material.” -Tattoo Savage Magazine

Mr. Fisher has been a paid feature speaker around the world (including a headlining role at the Festival of Fantasy & Terror in Mexico City, sharing a building with the President of Mexico at the time, Vincente Fox), and has spoken publicly about American poetry, team building, leadership development, and all things horror. Mr. Fisher is currently the subject of a new documentary, The Scariest Man in America, and his first feature film, The Garbage Man is available on DVD and Netflix.

You can see more of Mr. Fisher's news clips, music videos and more on his Youtube channel that has received more than Half a Million Plays and counting at http://www.youtube.com/crimepayshart.

WHAT THE PROFESSIONALS HAVE TO SAY ABOUT MR. FISHER AND HIS WORK:

"As we build and brand our thematic channels we are very careful about the companies we allow to program content in the streams. Hart D. Fisher presents very unique products that are naturals for compelling content and shows. We look forward to a long and prosperous association as we market the channels around the world." -Carol Davis/Executive/Global Broadcasting & Syndication, Inc.

“This is exactly the kind of programming this distribution network is designed to highlight - unique, interesting and very Americana. We are proud to have the American Horrors content on our channels.” -Music Media Founder/Henk Van Meer

“…poetry is a tough medium to work with, the most subjective perhaps of all the arts. Fisher's poetry does not transcend that but rather shouts and writhes from its own corner of a sad bleak world. people that have never seen the dark side of the zero may not relate but if you read poetry hoping to understand, if you like words chisled like an expensive sculpture stolen from a hidden museum, then this book will get in your bones and stay there.” -Stephen Elliott/The Adderall Diaries

“Hart Fisher has the talent to put more power in a single sentence than other authors can put in a whole chapter… His writing is so intense one can visualize, feel, smell and taste it.” -Manoush Marcia V/La Petite Mort

Be excited, boys and grrls. Be very excited.

Bloody Best!
Jen

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Top Horror Films from Vancouver Talent to enjoy this Halloween

Halloween is, bar none, the best time of year.

Folks hand out candy, you can dress up and literally be anyone you want to be, villain or hero(ine), and horror movies galore can be found on TV and usually out on the silver screen in celebration. No need to buy presents for anyone. No big, complicated meals to cook. Just grab a knife, gut and carve a pumpkin, throw on some dashing duds, and you're ready to rock.

Trick or Treating will always have a warm place in my heart, but eventually you have to give it up as a new generation takes over the neighborhood candy routes. The best thing to do on Halloween? Well, unless you really have your heart set on heading out to the clubs, blowing a bunch of cash you don't really have to spend, and getting beer spilled all over the costume you spent weeks perfecting, it's a no brainer. There's nothing better than staying in, party optional, and taking in a legion of horror movies.

And if you hail from beautiful Vancouver, one of the absolutely most gore~geous cities in the world, why not take in a few horrors that were made in our city and with our talent? After all, Vancouver's a lot more than just a pretty face.

Van City Buzz (vancitybuzz.com) has you covered with a plethora of Vancouver horror delicacies. And not just our much loved, DEAD HOOKER IN A TRUNK (which does make for a delicious Halloween appetizer).

Check out their wicked awesome list and enjoy some truly fucking cool films. A personal favorite on the list? SLITHER. Not just because it was shot here with some wicked awesome local talent. Not just because it stars Joss Whedon favorite Nathan Fillion in a pitch perfect casting. Because of the effects. Yes, the effects in this bad boy are nothing short of outstanding. It's so good to see real, honest to badness prosthetic effects in a film that really wouldn't have been the same with a multitude of over saturated CGI effects (*cough, cough* I'm looking at you, Hulk....). And the masters behind the creatures of this feature? None other than the geniuses at MastersFX. I couldn't be bigger fans of their spectacular work.

So, cozy up to some nasty beasties and nightmares this Halloween. Check out the FULL ARTICLE and LIST right here and plan to have a wicked awesome Halloween.

Bloody Best!
Jen

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Geek Girl Con Cometh

Free your inner Geek Girl. Come to GeekGirlCon in Seattle this October 8 & 9, 2011 at the Seattle Center Northwest Rooms and EMP Museum to laugh, learn, and connect.
All geeks welcome.

Let's face it, boys and grrls, it has never been cooler to be a geek. Comic books have taken over the silver screen. Lord of the Rings happened. And the gaming has never been better. Geek has never been more chic.

Special guests include Bonnie Burton, Marian Call, Jane Espenson, Carrie and Katie Goldman, Nancy and Belle Holder, Chase Masterson, Trina Robbins, Greg Rucka, Gail Simone, and Jen Van Meter.

There are tons of workshops, panels, cosplay, demonstrations, special events, Q and A sessions, vendors, and even a Whedon~esque Burlesque Event.


And if that's not enough? There's a little something for you horror fans as well.

Saturday October 8th, 7pm - 9pm

(EMP JBL Theater) — Viscera Film Fest
Mature Content: An 18 and Up Panel
Heidi Honeycutt hosts a mini-Viscera Film Fest. They will screen selected horror short films created, written, directed, produced, acted, gored up, and designed by women. You’ve never seen horror like this before. Operating since 2007, Viscera is committed to expanding opportunities for female horror creators.

Sunday October 9th, 12pm - 2pm

(EMP JBL Theater) — Beyond the Scream Queen
Women in horror media are typically celebrated as “hot horror babes of the month.” Women fight for visibility as serious contributors to this exciting genre. This panel introduces people to revolutionary women advocating for woman-created horror media and expanding awareness in fandom and technical arts.
Panelists: Hannah Neurotica (moderator), Heidi Honeycutt, Jenna Pitman, Jessica Dwyer

And being added to that list are none other than yours trulys, us Twisted Twins. That's right. Sylvia and I will also be there. This will mark our first Convention appearance and we couldn't be more honored to be a part of it.

So, mark it on your calendars, spread the word, and plan to head on out to Geek Girl Con, October 8th & 9th is Seattle. It's going to be a weekend to remember that you won't want to miss.

And the Geek shall inherit the Earth...

See you there!
Jen

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Introducing Shades and Kold Blood, Vampiric Badasses based on the Twisted Twins!


The Unforgivable will be invading comic books stores 4-4-12 ... Prepare for HELL!

New artist Bryce Smith signed to Brainmachine Comix to take over the Horror series The Unforgivable. Starting with The Unforgivable #4 Necrowpolis you will see the dynamic new team unleash the next installment from the Brainmachine Comix Universe.


I am a comic nerd. I am a horror nerd. I have a crush on BloodRayne and have dreamed of what it would be like to be the super seductive, mass murdering queen of blood and gore. The same feelings belong to Jen as well, so you can imagine our pure nerd joy when the CEO of Brainmacine Comix approached us to base two badass Vampire twins on Jen and me for their graphic novel The Unforgivable. Yes, was the only response.

Jen is Shades Blood.
Shades have the power of shadows and the ability to control darkness and the Midnight Sun


I am Kold Blood.
Kold Blood has the power to transform blood into weapons.


Above is the first image and I cannot fucking wait for the comic. Cannot. Fucking. Wait. April can't get here soon enough. Now, I gotta get me some plastic red duds and black ones for Jen to wear to the Comic Cons.

Please check this out. They are doing a fucking phenomenal job and getting our input on making these Vamps very Twisted like the twins ourselves! More to come.

~Sylv