Weekend Round-Up

2011/06/27 00:08:56 +00:00 | Jonathan James

This was another busy week in horror news. We've had multiple new casting announcements for the second season of The Walking Dead, The Crow reboot is moving forward, and Shadows of the Damned was released to consoles. Here are some smaller news items we rounded up for you:

World's Largest Zombie Walk!: If you live in the Seattle area, don't miss the Red, White & Dead event taking place this Saturday. They are trying to get back into the Guinness Book of World Records for the “Largest Gathering of Zombies” and need your help. There will be music, prizes, food, alcohol, and thousands of zombies to party with. For more information, visit: http://undeadlabs.com/2011/06/news/red-white-dead-returns/

CG Ghostbusters: Not official by any means, but the quality is good enough that it should be. Check out these CG Ghostbusters images from Fabrizio Fioretti. We could definitely see this style being used for a Ghostbusters CG show or another video game. [Source: /Film]

EW True Blood Covers: Excited for tonight's premiere of True Blood season 4? This week's EW has three separate covers that feature some of your favorite characters. [Source: Entertainment Weekly]

Dead Rising 2 On Sale: If you haven't picked up Dead Rising 2, Capcom has just dropped the price by 50% to $29.99. Also, remember that a new version of Dead Rising 2, starring Frank West, is heading to consoles later this year.

New Cowboys & Aliens Trailer: A new trailer for Cowboys & Aliens has popped up online. The Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford sci-fi will be in theaters on July 29th. You can watch the trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3xXRBAPy9E

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    About the Author - Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

  • Jonathan James
    About the Author : Jonathan James

    After more than a decade as a consultant in the tech and entertainment industries, Jonathan James launched Daily Dead in 2010 to share his passion for horror entertainment. He takes immense pride in Daily Dead's talented team of writers, who work tirelessly to explore and celebrate horror as a respected art form capable of telling complex, character-driven stories with deep emotional and cultural impact.

    Over the course of his career, Jonathan has written more than 10,000 articles and hosted panels at major conventions, including New York Comic Con and San Diego Comic-Con. He has also been consulted as an expert on horror and pop culture, offering his insights on horror history and the latest trends through media outlets, radio stations, film festivals, and fan conventions.

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