Happy Halloween

I'm reminded of the day I met George Romero (you KNOW who he is - - don't make me SMACK you!!) and the first thing I said to him as he was signing an autograph picture for me was "Well, first off I want to THANK YOU for scaring the shit outta me all these years!" and he looked at me with the most sincere look I've ever seen and said 

"Oohhhh.... I'm SORRY!!"

 - - as if I had meant that LITERALLY - and he was imagining me ACTUALLY having involuntary BOWEL MOVEMENTS in my pants...

Well - - THIS Halloween goes out to ole' George... and yes - - once again THANK YOU, sir!! You're right up there with all the greats who've one way or the other have made this such a continuing odd holiday - - filled with monstrous delights filled with your zombie creations!

Do yourself a favor, folks - - watch the ORIGINAL Night Of The Living Dead - - when all the Trick Or Treaters have rang their last doorbell for the night... even if you've seen it a hundred times already - - just to remind yourself what good old fashion scares feel like again - - and thrill again to that ominous catchphrase "They're coming to GET YOU, Barbara!!"

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Porky and Daffy on the big screen (no REALLY!)

 

“The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie” February 2025

- as announced in Animation Scoop by Jerry Beck, Editor

Ketchup Entertainment announced today the wide North American release date for its latest theatrical acquisition, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, which is slated for Friday, February 28th, 2025.

The critically-acclaimed film produced by Warner Bros. Animation made its world premiere to a sold-out enthusiastic, international audience at the prestigious Annoy International Animation Film Festival in June earlier this year. Ketchup Entertainment's presentation of The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie will make its North American premiere this Friday, October 18 at the Animation Is Film festival...

(already SOLD OUT)

...considered an Oscar launchpad for films in the race for Best Animated Feature, with plans for a Academy Awards qualifying run in 2024.

One of the greatest comedic duos in history, Porky Pig and Daffy Duck make their hilarious return to the big screen in The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie, as unlikely heroes and Earth’s only hope when faced with the threat of alien invasion. The animated sci-fi comedy adventure is a richly-crafted story told on a scope and scale that’s out of this world, with all the laugh-out-loud gags, vibrant visuals, and beloved characters who make the Looney Tunes so iconic. 

Gareth West, CEO of Ketchup Entertainment said, “For generations, the Looney Tunes have held a soft spot in the hearts of fans the world over, including my own. It’s a true pleasure to bring into theaters Peter Browngardt’s hilariously smart, emotional, and gorgeously rendered story for fans and movie-lovers of all ages to experience a wholly new and original cinematic adventure with our friends, Porky and Daffy.”

Presented by Ketchup Entertainment and produced by Warner Bros. Animation, The Day The Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie is directed by Pete Browngardt and written by Darrick Bachman, Pete Browngardt, Kevin Costello, Andrew Dickman, David Gemmill, Alex Kirwan, Ryan Kramer, Jason Reicher, Michael Ruocco, Johnny Ryan, and Eddie Trigueros. Sam Register and Pete Browngardt serve as Executive Producers, Alex Kirwan as Supervising Producer, Michal Baum as Line Producer, Nick Cross as Art Director, and Aaron Spurgeon as Production Designer.

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Happy Birthday, John

If John Lennon were still alive today he would have turned 84 years old yesterday... Paul McCartney posted this pic from a recent concert of his and wrote "Happy Birthday John. Thanks for being there."

My sister in law sent me a picture of John Lennon with his son Sean, both of them celebrating their birthdays which were coincidentally on the same day - - and I couldn't help adding myself crashing the party!!

Happy Birthday John!!

 

 

Horror-Thon 2024 at the Paramount Theater

Spend the creepy season with Haunted Barn at the grand old Paramount Theater for our annual 2024 Horror-Thon! We'll be haunting the lobby with our collection of movie artifacts, monstrous memories and all those stories! (Make sure to ask about the one with the miniature ghost couple sitting at the end of the bed - that one is guaranteed to give you chills!)

Come SEE the best weekend of monster movies anywhere, eat a truck full of popcorn and meet up with all your favorite FIENDS! It's going to be a FANGtastic weekend!

 

Individual Movies are $7
or
grab a weekend pass for $30

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The Wolf Man – Friday, October 25^th at 6:00 PM

1941 – 1 Hour 10 Minutes

Upon his return to his father’s estate, aristocrat Larry Talbot meets a beautiful woman, attends a mystical carnival and uncovers a horrifying curse.

Horror – Fantasy

 

Friday the 13^th  – Friday, October 25^th at 8 PM

1980 – 1 Hour 35 Minutes – Rated R

A group of teenage camp counselors attempt to re-open an abandoned summer camp with a tragic past, but they are stalked by a mysterious, relentless killer.

Horror

 

Christine – Saturday, October 26^th at 1:15 PM

1988 – 1 Hour 50 Minutes – Rated R

A nerdish boy buys a strange car with an evil mind of its own and his nature starts to change to reflect it.

Horror – Fantasy

 

The Wickerman – Saturday, October 26^th at 3:45 PM

1973 – 1 Hour 28 Minutes – Rated R

A puritan police sergeant arrives in a Scottish island village in search of a missing girl, who the pagan locals claim never existed.

Horror – Mystery

 

Dracula – Saturday, October 26^th at 6:00 PM

1931 – 1 Hour and 15 Minutes

Transylvanian vampire Count Dracula bends a naive real estate agent to his will, then takes up residence at a London estate where he sleeps in his coffin by day and searches for potential victims by night.

Horror  –  Drama

 

Eraserhead  – Saturday, October 26th at 8:00 PM

1977 – 1 Hour and 29 Minutes

Henry Spencer tries to survive his industrial environment, his angry girlfriend, and the unbearable screams of his newborn mutant child.

Horror  –  Fantasy

 

The Witches of Eastwick – Sunday, October 29th at 2 PM

1987 – 1 Hour 58 Minutes – Rated R

Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives.

Comedy – Horror

 

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I just eee-LOVE that skwoo-wheee WABBIT!!

Just some random model sheets to brighten your day of my favorite cartoon character of all time - - and a naked Elmer Fudd, because - well - - WHY NOT?...

The artist:

jimsoper85

Hats off to Jim Soper - the character designer for the latest incarnation of our Looney Tunes favorites. I like the obvious harkening back to the Warner Bros Bob Clampett hey-day, and little touches which are just (chef's kiss) moo-whah!! The yellow gloves on Bugs - - Elmer's red nose...

and of course the truly daffy, Daffy!!

and of course this would be a perfect time to mention Daffy and Porky Pig in their very first ever full motion picture, The Day The Earth Blew Up - - yep, you heard right, mister!! - - keep an eye out for THAT!!

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