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Shepis Joins Demons

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We previously told you about Diora Baird, Shannon Elizabeth, and Monica Keena being cast in the remake of Night of the Demons.  You can now add Tiffany Shepis to the victim list of the film, written by Adam Gierasch and Jace Anderson.

Sci Fi Channel Plans for the Future

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As Sci Fi Channel ramps up for the final round of Battlestar Galactica episodes, they have announced that preceding their January debut, more webisodes will be available on line. The channel is also planning a new stand-alone entertainment site based on the entertainment news section Sci Fi Wire. A social networking site will be launched… [Continue Reading]

Dark Horse Brings Back A, P, and AVP

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In May 2009, coinciding with the 30th anniversary of Alien’s release Dark Horse Comics will bring back their Aliens comic book. Similarly, the 20th anniversary of DHC’s first Predator and Aliens vs. Predator comic books will be celebrating by bringing both titles back as well. “Should be a good year for monsters,” editor Chris Warner… [Continue Reading]

Comic-Con Fans get First Look at 13th

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Audiences at Comic-Con International were treated to a first look at the remake to Friday the 13th courtesy of Platinum Dunes.  The footage was gruesome as expected, but stylishly handled. Platinum Dunes’ Brad Fuller took the stage along with Andrew Form, Amanda Righetti, Jared Padalecki and Derek Mears. A teaser poster was also shown for… [Continue Reading]

Quick Peek at Supernatural

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CW’s Supernatural returns September 18 and fans got a glimpse of the first five minutes of the opening episode.  The biggest news was that Mitch Pileggi (X-Files) will join the cast as Sam and Dean’s grandfather. The show was said to be finite, running at most five seasons, and if true, would therefore end its… [Continue Reading]

The Dowdles Look Ahead

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Dread Central spoke with Quarantine’s John & Drew Dowdle, who already have their sights set for the next project. “It looks like we’re going to Thailand to shoot out next movie after the New Year.” John the director revealed “It’s called The Coup. It’s a horror/thriller/action/family-in-peril thing and it’s going to be insane.” Drew the… [Continue Reading]

Dollhouse Crew Faces the Fans

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The show won’t be on the air until January at the earliest but that didn’t stop rabid fans from filling Hall H to hear Joss Whedon, Eliza Dushku and Tahmoh Penikett hold forth on their Fox series Dollhouse. Whedon opened the talk by admitting to a long-standing man-crush on Penikett.  The Battlestar Galactica star now… [Continue Reading]

DDP’s Spooks gets Optioned

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Devil’s Due had a good convention, first announcing a talent search in conjunction with actor Kevin Spacey, then following that with news that Spooks, their comic from Ryan Schifrin (Abominable) and Larry Hama (G.I. Joe) has been optioned for film. Larry Josephson (Enchanted) will handle the live-action adaptation. He will begin hunting for a screenwriter… [Continue Reading]

Koontz says Odd Thomas Optioned

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Dean Koontz announced a screenplay adapting his 2003 novel Odd Thomas is completed, telling the fans at Comic-Con International he is pleased with the outcome. The author chose not to name the screenwriter just as he teased the fans with news that some actor has already signed on to star but refused to divulge that… [Continue Reading]

Terminator Salvation Thrills Fans

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At Comic-Con International’s Terminator Salvation panel, a good amount of time was spent lauding the late, great Stan Winston.  McG said the film will be dedicated to the man’s memory.  Accompanied on stage by a T-600 model, the director held forth without stars (Christian Bale is in Europe promoting his current release). The director then… [Continue Reading]

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