And The Winner Is...Blu-Ray: By now it’s fairly obvious the war between Blu-ray and HD-DVD has been won by the Blu-Ray format. So, it should come has no surprise that Blue Underground and Dark Sky will start producing Blu-ray titles. No details from Blue Underground (here’s hoping the first one will be Suspiria) but Dark Sky will release new Blu-ray editions of Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Magic.
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Tonight’s Guests On Fangoria Radio: Just a reminder that Fangoria Radio is on the air tonight. It airs on Sirius Satellite Channel 102 every Friday night from 10PM-1AM. Fangoria Radio is co-hosted by Dee Snider and Debbie Rochon, who, unfortunately, won’t be co-hosting tonight’s program as she’s recovering from successful brain surgery. Visit Fangoria Radio and Sirius for more information.
Appearing on tonight’s show are:
Fangoria Radio Co-Host Debbie Rochon--Debbie Rochon is resting comfortably following surgery to remove a benign brain tumor on Wednesday. Debbie will be calling into the show from the ICU to tell us all about her surgery before and after. Debbie Rochon’s Doctor will also be calling.
Ralph Cirella--Howard Stern's sidekick will be subbing for Debbie Rochon live from Sirius. This will be the second time he joined Dee Snider as a Co-Host. Ralph is a huge horror fan and his career in show business began as a special effects artist.
Corey Haim--Corey will be calling in live from the set of his A & E reality program The Two Corey’s. Of course that’s not too hard since he also lives on the set of his realty show. Fangoria fans will of course remember him for his roles in The Silver Bullet (1985) and The Lost Boys (1987) We will also find out if both he and that other Corey (Feldman) are in The Lost Boys 2.
Andrew Traucki--Everyone loves a good crocodile movie - and Director Andrew Traucki’s new movie Black Water is outstanding. Andrew will be calling in live from Sydney, Australia and who knows more about crocs than the Aussies.
Steven C. Miller-Just when you thought it was safe to die and have a nice long eternal rest another Zombie movie comes along. Hold onto your soul, Director Steven C. Miller’s The Automaton Transfusion wants you. FANGORIA Magazine called it the “Ultimate Party film.”
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Hammer Action Box To Be Released: DVD Drive-In has posted that this summer (no official date, yet) Sony will release a box set of Hammer Films’ costume adventures. Included in this set will be Terence Fisher’s Stranglers Of Bombay, Terror Of The Tongs, Pirates Of Blood River, and Devil Ship Pirates. Christopher Lee stars in all but Strangers Of Bombay. No details on extras--but there will be featurettes and commentary tracks.
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Dante Tomaselli To Direct Torture Chamber: We’ve been quite excited about Dante Tomaselli’s forthcoming The Ocean. Unfortunately, Fangoria has reported that problems in financing has put The Ocean on hold and Dante Tomaselli’s next feature will be Torture Chamber. Shooting begins in June.
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VC Notes: We were quite shocked to hear of the serious health issues two of VC’s friends, actress Debbie Rochon and director William Hellfire, have been dealing with. Our thoughts are with you guys. Can’t wait to see both of you very soon. News should be sent to videocryptchip@yahoo.com. Items for review should be mailed to Chip Lamey c/o Video Crypt, P.O. Box 54, Stone Harbor, N.J. 08247
