New In Comics: 64-Bit Zombie #1

New this week from Antarctic Press is 64-Bit Zombie #1.

"When a desperate game developer needs some enemy code for his new super-spy shooter in a hurry, he decides to steal it from a Geo Neo cartridge he's found. Zilla and Dee Dee have to help Her Majesty's Secret Server before the zombies prove "You only live twice" means nothing! It's a program pogrom of pixels and polygons alike in 64-Bit Zombie, brought to you by Fred Perry and Zechary Gray!"

64-Bit Zombie #1 was written by Fred Perry and illustrated by David Hutchinson.

Soccer + Zombies = Goal Of The Dead

With the World Cup in full swing, what could be more appropriate than mixing soccer and zombies together?  Here's a look at Goal of the Dead, the French horror comedy directed by Thierry Poiraud and Benjamin Rocher, and starring Alban Lenoir, Charlie Bruneau, Tiphaine Daviot, and Ahmed Sylla.

"First half: For the Olympique de Paris soccer team, this away match scheduled against Caplongue was merely supposed to be one last chore before the end of the professional season. Yet no one could ever have imagined that an unknown rabies-like infection was going to spread like wildfire, turning this small town’s inhabitants into ultra-violent and highly contagious creatures. 
For Samuel, the former golden boy who is nearing retirement, Idriss, the arrogant wunderkind, Coubert, the team’s depressed coach and Solène, the young ambitious journalist, this will turn into the most important confrontation of their lives. 

Second half: While the rabid supporters prowl about Caplongue, which is in a state of ruin, another nightmare begins for Sam. Barricaded in the police station with other survivors, he has to face the young Cléo, his grumpy father, and Solène, who hasn't forgotten him this time. Meanwhile, Idriss and Marco, hidden in the stadium and looking for a way to escape, are also settling a few scores along the way."

Goal of the Dead was released in France on February 17, 2014. A North American release is still to be determined.

Morgan Freeman Narrates The Zombie Apocalypse

For his show on the Science Channel, Through The Wormhole, Morgan takes on the living dead in an episode called "Is A Zombie Apocalypse Possible?".

"It is a nightmare that has stalked us for centuries: hordes of human beings transformed into mindless, cannibalistic monsters. Could this civilization-ending nightmare become reality? Scientists have discovered pathogens that turn insects into the walking dead. New strains of viruses are attacking humans every day. Mathematicians have calculated the likelihood of surviving a zombie virus outbreak: they’re not hopeful. Now neuroscientists are discovering how easy it is for us to lose conscious control of our bodies. Are we at risk of becoming puppets? If we were in the middle of a zombie apocalypse, would we even know it?"

Through The Wormhole airs on the Science Channel on Wednesdays at 10pm ET.

New On DVD: The Coed and the Zombie Stoner

New this week from Asylum is The Coed and the Zombie Stoner, directed by Glenn Miller and starring Catherine Annette, Jamie Noel, Grant O'Connell, and Ben Whalen.

"When a nerdy sorority girl falls in love with a zombie, it's only a matter of time before a zombie apocalypse is unleashed on campus. The sorority girl discovers that weed is the cure--now she must smoke out the entire school before it's too late."

The Coed and the Zombie Stoner is available now on DVD.

Zombieworld Deadline Is Tomorrow!

if you have not entered your zombie short already, the deadline to submit your film for consideration for inclusion in the Dread Central / Ruthless Pictures anthology film Zombieworld is tomorrow, June 20, 2014.

Submit your film here: SUBMIT WHILE YOU CAN!

From the official press release:

Image Entertainment, an RLJ Entertainment (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, has acquired Ruthless Pictures' no-holds-barred zombie fest ZOMBIEWORLD, in association with DreadCentral.com. Image Entertainment’s Vice President of Acquisition Mark Ward made the announcement today.

“We’re eager to distribute this project because it embodies what independent filmmaking is all about: passion and creativity,” said Ward. “We’re always looking for new talent, and ZOMBIEWORLD takes storytelling to a new level that horror fans will not only enjoy but also surely rally around and support.”

ZOMBIEWORLD is a horror anthology focusing on survivors across the world as they struggle to overcome horrifying circumstances when a pandemic brings forth a zombie apocalypse. The collection of blood, guts, and mayhem will be brought to life by a group of new and up-and-coming directors from around the world that Ruthless Pictures and Dread Central will handpick from short film entries received between April 21 and June 20, 2014, on Dread Central.com. The work of each chosen director will be featured in the film and will bring his or her take to a world now populated with flesh-eating corpses. Among the brilliant shorts to be included in ZOMBIEWORLD is Peter Horn and Jared Marshall’s "Dark Times," a blood-splattered scamper through the woods shot entirely in POV, where zombies, aliens, and even Santa Claus make an appearance.

“As a fan of the zombie genre, I’m thrilled to be part of this film,” said Ruthless Pictures producer Jesse Baget. “ZOMBIEWORLD will showcase the unique visions of young talented filmmakers and inject fresh new blood into the genre.”

“Jesse Baget and Ruthless Pictures burst onto the scene, opening big doors for young filmmakers,” said Dread Central’s Steve Barton. “Dread Central has always been an incredibly indie-friendly site among the major genre outlets, and we’re excited to help give up-and-coming filmmakers a platform to get noticed. Image Entertainment is a go-to source for quality horror entertainment, and with Image ZOMBIEWORLD will have the opportunity to be shown worldwide.”

The deal was negotiated by Image Entertainment’s Jess De Leo and Grace Feeney and Jesse Baget on behalf of the filmmakers.

New In Comics: George Romero's Empire Of The Dead: Act One #5

New this week from Marvel is George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act One #5.

"IT'S ZOMBIES VS VAMPIRES-WITH HUMANS CAUGHT IN THE CROSSFIRE- AS THE LEGENDARY GEORGE ROMERO UNLEASHES HIS NEXT UNDEAD EPIC!

Beware NYC's growing zombie evolution-and its new leader . . . Xavier!

Meanwhile, which strange bedfellows are scheming to take down Mayor Chandrake?

Plus: It's a terrorizing team-up in variant cover form when the Zombie Godfather George Romero unites with the Zombie King Arthur Suydam!"

George Romero's Empire of the Dead: Act One #5 was written by George Romero and illustrated by Alex Maleev, and with a variant cover by Authur Suydam.

Maleev cover:

Suydam cover:

New On DVD: Zombie Apocalypse

New this week from the Discovery Channel is Zombie Apocalypse.

"Staggering out of fiction and into a frightening new reality are the living dead zombies. Join scientists and self-styled zombie preppers as they explore the probability and impact a zombie plague would have in the real world. Plus, Apocalypse How will explore the many other ways in which the human race could meet its end. Four different episodes and four different perspectives explore the fact and fiction of flesh-eating monsters and what it would take to prepare for them. In this almost three-hour collection, we ll venture to edge of reality and back to be sure we re ready for the unthinkable. Are you?"

Zombie Apocalypse is available now on DVD.

New In Comics: Night Of The Living Deadpool TPB

New this week from Marvel is the trade paperback of Night of the Living Deadpool, collecting issues #1 through 4, written by Cullen Bunn, illustrated by Ramom Rosanas, and with cover art by Jay Shaw.

"Deadpool awakes from a food coma to find...the zombie apocalypse has occurred! Now, can the Merc with a mouth avoid becoming the Merc in their mouths?! Thrill to the sight of a hideous, rotting-fleshed monster shambling about the landscape...and don't forget all the zombies that he's fighting! (Get it? That first one referred to Deadpool. Who says zombie horror comics can't have a little humor?) Cullen Bunn, writer of the fan-favorite Deadpool Killogy, brings us one of Deadpool's darkest tales ever...and we're not just saying that because it's in black and white (and red)! So ring the dinner bell and nail shut the door, as Deadpool takes on the undead!"

The Night of the Living Deadpool TPB is available in comic shops now and from Amazon on June 24th.

One Day Walking Dead Sale At Her Universe!

It's a "ZOMBIE FASHION SALE TO DIE FOR" today with a one day 30% discount on select Walking Dead merchandise from Her Universe.

New In Comics: The Walking Dead #128

New this week from Image Comics is The Walking Dead #128.

"After all this time, she should be more prepared."

The Walking Dead #128 features a story  by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Charlie Adlard, inking by Stefano Guadiano, coloring by Cliff Rathburn.

New On Blu: Kill Zombie!

New this week from Well Go USA is Kill Zombie!, directed by Martin Smits and Erwin van den Erhofs, and starring Yahya Galer, Mimoun Ouled Radi, Sergio Hasselbaink, and Gigi Ravelli.

"A Russian Space station crashes in Amsterdam, releasing a deadly virus that turns everyday citizens into flesh-craving psychopaths. Aziz (Yahya Gaier), his brother Mo (Ouled Radi) and several strangers emerge from jail, oblivious to the mayhem until they team up with a local police officer (Gigi Ravelli). After receiving a desperate call for help, this unlikely band of heroes sets out on an insane rescue mission - and it's going to take a seriously crazy plan if they want to get out alive..."

Kill Zombie! is available now on Blu-ray, DVD and Amazon Instant Video.

New iZombie Poster

The CW has just released a new promo poster for iZombie featuring its stars Rose McIver, Malcolm Goodwin, and Rahul Kohli.

New In Comics: '68: Rule Of War #3

New this week from Image Comics is '68: Rule of War #3.

"Face-to-face with the psychopath that murdered his only son, CIA Agent Declan Rule learns the meaning of pain at the turn of a scalpel’s blade. An abandoned airstrip in Vietnam introduces Kuen Yam and his followers to the unlikely agents of Heaven and in New Jersey. The Kuens’ desperate journey downriver delivers them into the hands of a madman."

'68: Rule of War #3 was written by Mark Kidwell, illustrated by Jeff Zornow, colored by Jay Fotos, with a cover by Nat Jones, and a variant cover by Tim Virgil.

New On DVD: Cowboys vs. Zombies

New this week from Phase 4 Films is Cowboys vs. Zombies, directed by James Ryan Gary and starring Michael Sharpe, Patrick G. Keenan, and Kevin L. Johnson.

"Civilization has been ravaged by a nuclear war and the undead have risen to attack what is left of humanity. Shadrach, one of the survivors, watched his life burn to the ground after a devastating attack left him mortally wounded. In his dying breath he sold his soul, becoming eternally enslaved to the forces of Hell. Tormented for centuries, he now has a chance to regain his soul, but to do so he must save an entire town from the living dead while battling his own demons at the same time."

Cowboys vs. Zombies is available now on DVD and Amazon Instant Video.

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New In Books: Zombie Tales From Dead Worlds

New this week from author Rhiannon Frater is Zombie Tales From Dead Worlds.

"…ZOMBIES, INFECTED, DEADERS, BLIGHTERS… Zombie Tales from Undead Worlds contains three exhilarating short stories and three white-knuckle novelettes set in alternate versions of an Earth inhabited with frightening variants of zombies to haunt your waking hours and fill your nightmares. In The Blanket, a little boy hides as the end of the world enters his home… In The Scavengers, two unique survivors struggle to carve out a life for themselves while being threatened by the most frightful beings of all: humanity… In The Building, a teenage girl lives in a walled-in neighborhood and hopes to escape to the luxury of the high-rise apartment building that towers over it. But to reach it, she must risk the Deaders that roam the streets… In The Necromancer, a Cleric must deal with hordes of the destructive undead as they threaten a settlement in a futuristic world… In The Race, seven friends scramble to reach the safe zone while evading the dangers of the murderous Blighters and each other… In The False Start, a young couple is torn apart as the undead plague begins to take hold of Austin, Texas… Award-winning author Rhiannon Frater creates vivid new stories set in alternate worlds where people face nightmarish creatures that only desire one thing: to destroy the living."

Zombie Tales From Dead Worlds is available now in paperback and Kindle versions.

Free Book Of The Week: Charlie Higson's The Enemy

Charlie Higson's The Enemy is currently available as iTunes free Book of the Week. They are likely to pick a new book for this honor tomorrow, Tuesday, May 27th, so act fast if you want to download it.

"The Enemy is the first book in a wildly successful and gory teen zombie series by the author of the Young Bond books (about the super-spy's early years). A mysterious epidemic has turned everyone over the age of sixteen into rotting, flesh-easting monsters - and the children of London are banding together for survival. Rolling out new frights on every page, Charlie Higson takes you on an adrenaline-pumping apocalyptic journey that tests his young characters' fortitude and strengthens their allegiances."

The other books in the series - The Dead, The Fear, The Sacrifice are available for $4.99, and The Fallen is available for $9.99.

Once again, this offer probably ends tonight at midnight when iTunes picks a new title for their Book of the Week, so get it while you can.

New In Comics: Zombie Tramp Vol. 2 #4

New this week from Action Lab Entertainment's Danger Zone is Zombie Tramp Vol. 2 #4.

"Now that Janey and her mysterious new friend Morning have reached their destination, things get even more volatile as a friend from the past comes to visit our Zombie Tramp. Double-crosses, revenge, and the Necronomicon all collide in the conclusion to The Taint Train of Terror! Alternate ‘risqué’ variant cover also available (limited to 1,000 copies)."

Zombie Tramp Vol. 2 #4 was written and illustrated by Dan Mendoza.

New On DVD: Zombie Games: The Knackery

New this week from Eagle One Media is Zombie Games: The Knackery, directed by George Clarke, and starring Alan M. Crawford, Gary Whelan, Graeme Livingstone, Peter Meehan, and George Clarke.

"Hunger Games meets Dawn of the Dead! Six contestants. One million dollars. And a horde of zombies. In the near future, a group of contestants prepare to fight to the death on the extreme reality TV show The Knackery, the most popular program on television. With a grand prize reward of one million dollars for the last player left standing, the stakes are high and never more deadly. They are raised even higher when a mass of flesh hungry, genetically modified zombies are unleashed upon the contestants to liven things up a bit..."

Zombie Games: The Knackery is available now on DVD and Amazon Instant Video.

New On DVD: Book Of The Dead: The Eschatrilogy

New this week from Synkronized Films is Book of the Dead: The Eschatrilogy (aka The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead), a zombie anthology collecting three films directed by Damian Morter, and starring Stuart Wolfenden, Sarah Jane Honeywell, Sam Cullingworth, David Frampton, and Neil Adams.

"Matthew spends his days in solitude, collecting and burning the dead. A drifter wanders into his sanctuary, carrying with him a book containing three tales of the apocalypse. As the mysterious traveler begins to reveal his true intentions, Matthew tries to piece together the stories and find the key to saving himself before he becomes just another entry in The Eschatrilogy: Book of the Dead."

Book of the Dead: The Eschatrilogy is available now on DVD.