Fundraiser to Save Evans City Cemetary Chapel
[caption id="attachment_278" align="alignleft" width="250" caption="Official Fix the Chapel Art by Terry Callen"][/caption] The Evans City Cemetary Chapel was immortalized in George Romero's Night of the Living Dead, but the building itself is now in danger of being destroyed. Gary Streiner, a sound engineer who worked on the 1968 cult classic, is trying to raise $50,000 needed to repair the chapel and save it from the cemetary association's plans to demolish the building. Those plans are on hold for now, to give Streiner time to see if he can raise the funds needed for repairs. Official Site: Save the Evans City Cemetary Chapel Facebook Group: ...
Holden Says “Dead” Gave Her Nightmares
If you've had a hard time watching "The Walking Dead," imagine how actress Laurie Holden feels. The actress says working on the series has given her nightmares--and not just for the ramped up gore that is part of the universe of "the Dead." There are SPOILERS ahead for the last several episodes, so if you haven't seen them, turn back now. Holden says that the scenes surrounding the death of her character's sister's death were difficult for her and "emotionally upheaving". "I've had quite a few nightmares about being chased by walkers," she writes on AMC's blog. "I think it was so violent... ...
Night of the Living Trekkies — A Zombie Channel Review
A loving mash-up satire that doesn't overstay its welcome Ever since zombies invaded the pages of Jane Austen with great success, publishers have been searching for the next great mash-up novel. Earlier this year, we got "Abraham Lincoln, Vampire Hunter," a funny take on the historical biography that asked what if Honest Abe was really a vampire slayer? On the other end of the spectrum is the Hugo-nominated zombie/steampunk novel "Boneshaker." And then, somewhere in the middle is the mash-up, "Night of the Living Trekkies." The story is a satire, bringing the horror of the zombie apocalypse to ...
Preview the New Issue of “The Walking Dead”
While we're patiently waiting for October and the AMC mini-series, "The Walking Dead," you may want to check out the original comic book series. The latest issue (#76) hits stores today and AMC has a sneak preview of the new issue. You can read the first seven pages in which the conflict at the Alexandria Safe Zone escalates to dangerous levels. Has Rick permanently sabotaged his one hope of safety and happiness? You can check out the preview HERE.
Zombie Survival Guide Scanner
How can you be sure your friend is not a zombie? This new app is the tool that will save you from infection before they bite. See it here: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/zombie-survival-guide-scanner/id382278774?mt=8 Available for FREE from iTunes, this app will let you scan ANYONE. Calculating in a matter of seconds, it will immediately tell you if someone is infected with the zombie virus or not—and if they are infected by how much. Please spread the word about this very important iPhone app. Max Brooks, author of THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE: Complete Protection from the Living Dead, has been developing this for months. Finally, ...
Zombie Movie News
Fundraiser to Save Evans City Cemetary Chapel
The Evans City Cemetary Chapel was immortalized in George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, but the building itself is now in danger of being destroyed.
Zombie Books and Comics News
“World War Z” Reaches 1 Million Copy Milestone
Max Brooks’ novel, WORLD WAR Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War, published by Three Rivers Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, has now sold more than 1 million copies in print and digital formats combined.
Zombie News
Win An Autographed Copy of “Dead of Night”
Best-selling author Jonathan Mayberry is back with his new zombie thriller Dead of Night. The novel is set to hit stores and e-readers on October 25. You can check out an excerpt from the novel HERE.
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