Night of the Living (De)Ad Agency
Mad Men meets The Walking Dead
Martin Scorsese's RAGING ZOMBIES
Well, that's one film title we'll never see.
It turns out that Scorsese is more of a vampire man than a zombiephile. In their latest issue, he revealed to GQ that he preferred vampires because you could at least have a conversation with them. Can't argue with that.
"I mean the undead thing... Zombies, what are you going to do with them? Just keep chopping them up, shooting at them, shooting at them. It's a whole other thing that apparently means a great deal to our culture and our society. There are many, many books written about it and many movies. I saw one in London when I was doing Hugo. I saw one late at night one weekend. It was called Colin, by a young filmmaker [Marc Price]. He shot it, I think, digitally by himself, edited it himself. It was savage. It had an energy that took the zombie idea to another level. Really interesting filmmaking. Disturbing."
You can read the full interview here.
SPAZ - Space Pirates and Zombies game free on IGN Prime
IGN Prime's free Indie PC Game of the Month is SPAZ - Space Pirates and Zombies.
ZOM-BE-GONE Detergent! New & improved!
Lollipop Chainsaw's ZOM-BE-GONE Detergent - the only one to use when you have those impossible-to-clean zombie brain and blood stains!
Just announced: The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury
The Road to Woodbury, Robert Kirkman and Jay Bonsinga's follow up to The Walking Dead: Rise of the Governor has just been announced.
The Walking Dead: The Road to Woodbury will be released on October 16, 2012 (and is available for pre-order now).
New on DVD: Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead
Just released on DVD last week: Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead (Season One, Vol. 1) and Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead (Season One, Vol. 2).
Distributor Libra Verde says "Long before The Walking Dead hit the national airwaves, Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead took survival horror to new television limits! This independently-produced, underground cable horror hit features a rag-tag group of survivors stuck in a zombie-ravaged New York City who must fight every step against not only hoards of the undead also the living in their hunt for weapons, food, shelter and escape. Season One, Volume 1 features the first four uncut episodes of this gore-soaked action series, plus extras including production notes and a still gallery. Season One, Volume 2 features the next four uncut episodes of this gore-soaked action series, including a double episode. As seen on The Monster Channel."
Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead was directed by Patrick Devaney and stars Rick Martinez, Teri hansen, Christopher J. Murphy, Linnet J. Brooke and Michael Anthony Scardillo.
Bonus materials on Vol. 1 includes production notes, still galleries. The content is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. Vol. 2 includes deleted scenes and the never aired complete version of "Vinny's Diary".
Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of Zombie Hunters: City of the Dead first season are available for purchase now.
The Zombie Defense Kit (with Zombie Max ammo, of course)
The guys at Guns4USA.com are taking the zombie apocalypse very seriously:
"Whether they’re shambling like they did in the Romero originals or sprinting as in Zack Snyder’s "Dawn of the Dead" remake, zombies have consistently shown a deep aversion to bullets or blades to the brain! While you might not ever need one, it’s a good thing guns4usa.com offers a zombie survival kit for sale in addition to their wide range of firearms accessories online.
Build your own your Zombie Defense Kit with Hornady Zombie Max ammunition, gruesomely illustrated paper targets by Birchwood Casey and Crosman, and firearm optics for undead target acquisition in the most stressful situation imaginable- The End Of The World As We Know It (TEOTWAWKI)! Because any experienced zombie hunter knows the importance of conserving ammo and not attracting any more undead attention with gunfire, a wide variety of durable knives are also available.
Hornady Zombie Max (or Z-Max) Ammo is available in 9mm Luger 115gr, .40 S&W 165gr, .45 Auto 185gr, .223 Remington 55gr, 7.62x39 123gr, .308 Winchester 168gr, and 12 gauge Z-SHOT for the scattergun enthusiast who leaves nothing to chance! Hornady is careful to remind shooters that, while colorfully packaged and playfully promoted, their Zombie Max ammunition is not a toy and every live round can kill the living just as easily as the walking dead."
Anyone else picturing Shane as their perfect spokesman?
The Walking Dead / Season 2 Now Available For Pre-order
Walking Dead #19 free on comiXology
Treat yourself to a free download - the digital version of issue #19 of The Walking Dead, featuring the first appearance of Michonne, is available for free on comiXology right now.
"The group has a visitor, but is she friend, foe or worse? Where did she come from? How did she survive? Can she be trusted? This is the beginning of a new story arc, an excellent jumping-on point for new readers. The quest to rebuild civilization starts here."
Check it out on comiXology.
All Road Lead To Hell With The Launch Of Resident Evil - Operation Raccoon City
Official Capcom press release:
ALL ROADS LEAD TO HELL WITH THE LAUNCH OF RESIDENT EVIL® OPERATION RACCOON CITY
Capcom®’s Third Person Team Based Shooter Unleashes Zombie and B.O.W. Chaos Across North America and Europe This Week
San Mateo, Calif. – Mar. 20, 2012 – Capcom®, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today confirmed that Resident Evil® Operation Raccoon City is available to purchase across North America today and throughout Europe beginning March 23 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The title will be available for Windows PC from May 18.A collaboration between Capcom and Slant Six Games, Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City takes the iconic series, which has sold over 47 million units worldwide, in a completely new direction. A third person team based shooter experience set within the dark and sinister Resident Evil® universe, the title is a reinterpretation of the events depicted in Resident Evil® 2 and Resident Evil® 3. The unique setting of the Resident Evil universe not only provides a rich backdrop to the action but delivers a unique and thrilling triple threat battle. Players not only compete against an opposing squad but also tackle a third unpredictable element, zombies and Bio-Organic Weapons (B.O.W’s), breaking the conventions of traditional team based shooters. Expect the return of original Resident Evil enemies, iconic landmarks, and fan favorite characters including Leon S. Kennedy who, as a rookie police officer in Raccoon City, is on your hit list to eliminate.
Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City features a compelling single player campaign mode where players take on the role of a member of the Umbrella Security Service, in an attempt to destroy all evidence of Umbrella’s involvement in the t-Virus outbreak. The title will also deliver a brutal online competitive multiplayer experience. Players can engage in an eight player team versus battle across four different online modes, choosing to take the side of Umbrella or the opposing government forces, the US Spec Ops. An additional versus mode exclusive to the Xbox 360 - Nemesis Mode, will be available to download at launch for 320 Microsoft Points.Capcom will support the release of Resident Evil Operation Raccoon City with a DLC offering via the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® that expands gamers’ experience of the events unfolding in Raccoon City. At launch gamers will be able to download brand new costumes for each member of the Umbrella squad for 240 Microsoft Points or $2.99/ £2.39 / €2.99 on PlayStation Network. Arriving shortly after launch will be a US Spec Ops Mission, available for consumers to download on April 10 at no charge. Experience the horrors of Raccoon City through the eyes of the good guys as you are deployed to the city to obtain evidence of Umbrella’s involvement in the outbreak.
Twitter chat with Glen Mazzara tonight
Walking Dead show runner Glen Mazzara is hosting a Twitter chat tonight at 10pm ET.
Hashtag for the chat is simple enough - #walkingdeadchat.
Trailer: Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies
if you've stepped into a movie theater in the last few weeks, you're probably already aware that Twentieth Centure Fox has Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter ready to launch on June 22, 2012 but you may not know that the folks over at The Asylum have Honest Abe suiting up to take on the undead in their own historical epic Abraham Lincoln vs. Zombies.
The Asylum's film was directed by Richard Schenkman and stars Bill Oberst Jr., Baby Norman, Jason Vail and Christopher Marrone.
Here's the trailer:
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss... of Zombie Rock!
Warner Brothers Interactive and Grasshopper Manufacture brings you the "Bosses of Zombie Rock", the latest preview for Lollipop Chainsaw...
Lollipop Chainsaw will be released on June 12, 2012 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Attack of the Chocolate Zombie Bunnies!
Just in time for Easter, ThinkGeek brings on the zombie bunny apocalypse!
Of course, start with the head!
And Here He Is On Letterman...
Jon Bernthal on the Late Show with David Letterman - 3/12/2012:
Jon Bernthal on Letterman Tonight
Tune in to the Late Show with David Letterman tonight on CBS at 11:35pm to see The Walking Dead's Jon Bernthal.
Spoiler Alert!
Robert Kirkman shares Walking Dead spoilers with G4TV.
The Nerdist Channel Comes To YouTube
Zombie Chris Hardwick explains why you need to subscribe to the Nerdist Channel for its April 2nd launch on YouTube!
EW.com Chatting Live With Norman Reedus Tonight
Entertainment Weekly is chatting live with The Walking Dead's Norman 'Daryl' Reedus tonight at 9pm ET.
"Norman Reedus, the beloved actor who each week brings to life The Walking Dead’s Daryl Dixon, the most badass character on TV, will be joining us for an EW.com live chat this Sunday at 9 p.m. ET. He’ll be taking your questions and adding his running commentary to the new episode “Judge, Jury, Executioner,” in which Rick ends up siding with Shane, leading Dale to fear the group is losing its humanity."
Join EW.com's online chat here.
ParaNorman's New Trailer
LAIKA, the studio behind Coraline, have just released a new trailer for their upcoming stop-motion zom-com ParaNorman.
Written by Chris Butler and directed by Butler and Sam Fell, ParaNorman tells the tale of a young misfit, cursed (or blessed) with the ability to speak with the dead, who is forced to use his supernatural gift to battle the zombies and other monsters unleashed on his town by an ancient curse.
ParaNorman features voice acting by Kodi Smit-McPhee, Casey Affleck, Anna Kendrick, John Goodman, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Elaine Stritch, Tempestt Bledsoe and others.
ParaNorman opens in theaters on August 17, 2012.