On Halloween weekend, Nosferatu won't evoke terror or bring plagues upon unsuspecting townsfolk, but rather inspire a night of beautiful music. Also: an update on the Telluride Horror Show, Vampirella #1 and Syfy's Ominous release details, as well as Storm King Productions at New York Comic Con.
Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror: Press Release: "Over Halloween weekend, on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m., the Boston Pops and conductor Keith Lockhart, in collaboration with Berklee College of Music, will bring the classic 1922 silent horror film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror to the Symphony Hall stage, with an entirely new full symphonic score composed by Berklee’s finest student film composers. Nosferatu on Halloween is a groundbreaking, unprecedented collaborative project in which eight of Berklee’s finest student film composers will write a full-length symphonic score, under the direction of Professor of Film Scoring Sheldon Mirowitz, for what is widely considered the greatest silent honor film of all time, F.W. Murnau’s Nosferatu (1922). The Boston Pops, under the direction of Keith Lockhart, will perform the score live-to-picture the night before Halloween. Tickets for Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, ranging from $37 to $47, are available at www.bostonpops.org or by calling 888-266-1200. Performance starts at 8 p.m.
The eight composers featured in the Nosferatu project are among the very best Film Scoring majors studying at Berklee College of Music today; they are students in college’s Scoring Silent Films course taught by Sheldon Mirowitz (Outside Providence, Missing in America): Amit Cohen (Israel), Wani Han (South Korea), Emily Joseph (United States), Victor Kong (Malaysia), Matthew Morris (Canada), Hyunsoo Nam (South Korea), Elena Nezhelskaya (Russia), and Joy Ngiaw Jing Yi (Malaysia). The student composers have worked closely with their teacher/adviser, Mr. Mirowitz, who began the project by composing the basic themes and superstructure for the work; each student composer then uses these themes to compose the music for the section of the movie they have been assigned (seven sections in all, each about 12-15 minutes in length). This approach—with all the sections (written by eight different composers) sharing the same themes—is how the score has coherence and integrity and comes across as a unified film score.
Video clip highlights of the October 30th performance will be featured on www.bostonpops.org shortly after the performance takes place. In addition, Berklee College of Music is creating a short documentary entitled “The Making of Nosferatu,” which will include excerpts from the rehearsal and performance and will be featured at www.berklee.edu.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror, ranging from $37 to $47, are available at www.bostonpops.org or by calling 888-266-1200. Performance starts at 8 p.m.
In general, tickets may be purchased online at www.bostonpops.org or by phone through SymphonyCharge at 617-266-1200 or 888-266-1200, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 noon to 6 p.m. (with a $6.25 handling fee for each ticket ordered online or by phone). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Symphony Hall box office, open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Most major credit cards and cash are accepted at the box office. For group sales of 25 or more, please call 617-638-9345 or 800-933-4255.
The Boston Symphony has a dedicated line for disabled patrons who would like to purchase tickets to BSO, Boston Pops, or Tanglewood concerts, or who need information about disability services at Symphony Hall or Tanglewood. This line can be reached by dialing 617-638-9431. For access via TDD/TTY, please call 617-638-9289. Patrons with disabilities can access Symphony Hall through the Cohen Wing on Huntington Avenue or through the Massachusetts Avenue entrance.
Founded in 1885, the Boston Pops performs at world-famous Symphony Hall, where Pops patrons enjoy the atmosphere of music and entertainment presented by the one and only Boston Pops."
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Telluride Horror Show: Press Release: "TELLURIDE, CO - The Telluride Horror Show is excited to announce an additional wave of films for the 2015 festival, slated for October 16-18th in picturesque Telluride, Colorado.
The new announcement includes the Colorado Premiere of BONE TOMAHAWK, which will serve as the festival's closing night film on Sunday, October 18th. BONE TOMAHAWK, the highly-anticipated horror Western starring Kurt Russell (THE THING and THE HATEFUL 8, filmed in Telluride), follows an unlikely team of gunslingers who sets out to rescue kidnapped settlers from cannibal savages.
Film festival sensation THE DEVIL'S CANDY (from the director of THE LOVED ONES) has also been added to the Sunday bill. THE DEVIL'S CANDY will make its Colorado Premiere at the festival, fresh off its TIFF and Fantastic Fest premieres. And for the first time, the Telluride Horror Show will host a "Secret Sunday Matinee", featuring a secret screening of one of this year's most anticipated horror films.
This year's festival will kick off earlier with the US Premiere of THE FUNHOUSE MASSACRE on Friday at 2:00 PM. The 2015 Official Selection is a hilarious new horror comedy from director Andy Palmer, a Colorado native, and features genre favorites Robert Englund, Clint Howard, and more.
The complete list of films, as well as the full festival schedule, are listed on the website: www.telluridehorrorshow.com
3-day passes are only $94 and include all films, conversations, and events (ice cream social, annual pig roast, closing party). Lodging specials are available during the Telluride Horror Show."
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Vampirella #1: Press Release: "October 6, 2015, Mt. Laurel, NJ: Dynamite Entertainment is proud to announce that beloved comic book heroines Red Sonja, Vampirella, and Dejah Thoris will undergo bold new directions and costume redesigns in new monthly series debuting in the first quarter of 2016. Following narrative direction from Gail Simone, the fan-favorite author of this past summer's Swords of Sorrow crossover epic, the new titles promise unexpected storylines for its headlining characters, delivered by some of today's most innovative creators. Red Sonja #1 will launch in January, helmed by writer Marguerite Bennett and artist Aneke. Dejah Thoris #1 and Vampirella #1 will debut in subsequent months, written by Frank J. Barbiere and Kate Leth respectively.
Gail Simone, whose critically acclaimed work on Red Sonja for the past two years inspired the massive company-wide celebration of female characters entitled Swords of Sorrow (featuring contributions by her hand-picked team of all-female writers), has created a road map for Red Sonja, Vampirella, and Dejah Thoris that will serve as the basis for all-new series with radically different settings and situations, fresh yet true to the traditional motivations of these comic book icons.
"We're doing a monster makeover with these characters, and it's a joy to be part of this. Make no mistake, these are characters we love, badasses all; the She-Devil with a Sword, the queen of all vampire hunters, and the warlord princess. Characters do not get any better than that," says Simone. "Our mission here is to spruce up their look and remind people that these were the original female ass-kickers that inspired Xena, Buffy, and Leia Organa. They are the map others followed, and we get to bring them each a hot, new look from brilliant artist/designer Nicola Scott, as well as thrilling new mission statements for each of them."
Artist Nicola Scott (Birds of Prey, Superman) designed the new look for these iconic characters, blending classic costume elements with the functional, action-ready designs that modern and diverse audiences long to see. "It's an honor to reimagine these amazing, iconic women and be part of their ongoing legacy," Scott says.
Vampirella #1, debuting in March 2016, will feature the writing talents of Kate Leth (Adventure Time, Bravest Warriors), and see a return to the character's roots as a horror hostess, as her costumed identity goes public... while privately, she uses her new celebrity status to uncover the links between silver screen killers and a real conspiracy of monsters.
Kate Leth, writer of the new Vampirella, says, "Vampirella takes Hollywood! In this new and twisted take on the classic horror queen, Vampi moves to the City of Angels to find more than a few demons in the mix. Along with her paramour/werewolf Tristan and trusty butler Coleridge, she begins to investigate mysterious disappearances in the shadowy world of B-movies and the monsters who make them. All the while, she finds herself a sudden sensation after a video of her monster-hunting in her classic ensemble goes viral. Can Vampirella be both a cult icon on the rise and take down an empire of ghouls and ghosts? Signs point to: Hell yes!"
Regarding the redesign of one of comics' most iconic costumes, Nicola Scott says, "Vampirella was a lot of fun. We could actually make her modern, with some retro influence. I liked the idea of keeping her in a one-piece but making it a leather jumpsuit with her logo embroidered on the back. Part biker, part roller-derby. I hope to see cosplayers in this one ASAP!"
Vampirella is a raven-haired heroine who remains, even after 45 years of publication, one of the comic industry's leading ladies, due in no small part to Dynamite Entertainment's stewardship of the character. Since Vampirella's very healthy resurgence in 2010, Dynamite has published two volumes of a monthly series, several miniseries and one-shot specials, and crossovers with multimedia brands and comic book peers. The Vampirella franchise is a haven for writers and artists with a penchant for the macabre.
Dynamite's Red Sonja #1 will be solicited in the upcoming November edition of Diamond Comic Distributors' Previews catalog, the premier source of merchandise for the comic book specialty market. Comic book fans are encouraged to reserve copies of Red Sonja with their local comic book retailers. Individual customer purchases will be available through digital platforms courtesy of Comixology, Dynamite Digital, iVerse, and Dark Horse Digital. Fans and retailers are encouraged to follow Dynamite Entertainment's official social media channels for the latest updates regarding Dejah Thoris and Vampirella project development and release dates."
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Ominous: "Michael (Barry Watson, "The Boogeyman") and Rachel (Esme Bianco, "Game of Thrones") live a charmed life in an upscale suburban neighborhood with their seven year old son Jacob (Gavin Lewis). One day, Jacob is struck in a tragic car accident. He's rushed to the hospital where he succumbs to his injuries, leaving his two loving parents devastated.
Returning home after the funeral, Michael and Rachel are confronted by a mysterious Stranger (Mark Lindsay Chapman, "Swamp Thing") who offers them the chance to get their son back. All they have to do is bring him the body and promise to protect the boy at all costs. Michael is skeptical but Rachel is determined to give it a shot. What have they got to lose?"
Ominous premieres this Saturday, October 10th on Syfy Channel at 9:00 pm EST.
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Storm King: Press Release: "(October 5 - Hollywood, CA) Storm King productions overflowed with announcements for the 2015 New York Comic Con. Their latest title Tales for a HalloweeNight premieres for the first time at Booth #2029. In addition, two different prints based off John Carpenter's The Fog will be available for purchase with proceeds benefiting the comic charity Hero Initiative. One design is from artist Cat Staggs (Star Wars, The Vampire Diaries) and the other from John Hill (Pacific Rim Novel Covers, Harley Quinn). Storm King Productions head demon Sandy King will be participating in the Saturday afternoon panel Marry, Do or Kill? What Will It Take to Shatter Female Stereotypes in Comics? (12:30 PM - 1:30 PM | Room 1A05). Writers Trent Olsen and Sandy King as well as letterer Janice Chiang will be available at the booth to sign the latest floppy editions of John Carpenter's Asylum. Tales for a HalloweeNight artist and comic legend Tim Bradstreet will also be available for signings. Never read the books? The first John Carpenter's Asylum graphic novel is available at the show with the second hitting stores early in 2016.
“Supernaturally driven is the only way that all of this is getting achieved” joked Ms. King. Not attending the show? Feel free to shop the product line at http://www.stormkingproductionsstore.com/.
About John Carpenter's Tales for a HalloweeNight (ISBN: 978-0-9853258-9-3):
From the man who brought you the movie, “Halloween” and all the scares beyond, here comes the ultimate graphic novel anthology of tales to warm your toes by on a dark and stormy night in October. Carpenter brings together story tellers from the world of movies, novels and comics and in these pages lie tales of graveyards, sunken ships, creepy crawlers and ghosts to haunt your dreams at night.
Writers: John Carpenter, Steven Hoveke, Sandy King, Steve Niles, James Ninness, Trent Olsen, David Schow, and Duane Swierczynski.
Artists: including…Tim Bradstreet, Jon Bogdanove, Federico DeLuca, Leonardo Manco, Darick Robertson, and Tone Rodriguez.
Edited by: Sandy King.
More Information about Marry, Do or Kill? What Will It Take to Shatter Female Stereotypes in Comics? Female characters in comics have historically been limited to sexy good girls or sexy bad girls, with little between. Readers are ready for change! A Panel of Writers, Artists and Editors weigh in on "strong female characters," "fridged women," the Bechdel test and troubleshooting storytelling stereotypes. With Sandy King (Writer/Film Producer, Storm King Productions), M. Alice LeGrow (Writer/Artist, Bizenghast), Jennie Wood (Writer, FLUTTER), NEN (Artist, Shinobi Clans) and Enrica Jang (Writer/Editor, House of Montresor). Moderated by Jon Christianson (honestlycomics.com). Want the most up to date information on John Carpenter's Asylum like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JohnCarpentersAsylum. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/JCsAsylum.
About Storm King Productions:
Storm King Productions is headed up by writer producer powerhouse Sandy King Carpenter. Storm King focuses on artistic storytelling in all forms. Their flagship comic book title John Carpenter's Asylum has become a global fan favorite. Other comic properties including Randy Queen's DarkChylde, are also currently in production."
Tamika hails from North Beach, Maryland, a tiny town inches from the Chesapeake Bay.She knew she wanted to be an actor after reciting a soliloquy by Sojourner Truth in front of her entire fifth grade class. Since then, she's appeared in over 20 film and television projects. In addition to acting, Tamika is the Indie Spotlight manager for Daily Dead, where she brings readers news on independent horror projects every weekend.
The first horror film Tamika watched was Child's Play. Being eight years old at the time, she remembers being so scared when Chucky came to life that she projectile vomited. It's tough for her to choose only one movie as her favorite horror film, so she picked two: Nosferatu and The Stepford Wives (1975).
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