Saturday, 31 August 2013
WWE's Chris Jericho Interview - Ring Rust Radio
Ring Rust Radio's EXCLUSIVE interview with WWE Superstar Chris "Y2J" Jericho!
Orton leaves his mark: WWE Raw Slam of the Week 8/26
WWE Champion Randy Orton left his mark on the former World Heavyweight Champion Christian.
RVD Soars: WWE SmackDown Slam of the Week 8/30
Rob Van Dam battles the SmackDown Money in the Bank Ladder Match winner.
Scared Silent - Backstage Fallout - August 23, 2013
Alberto Del Rio is happy to tell the WWE Universe that Rob Van Damn has no chance at Night of Champions. On the other hand, Dolph Ziggler is keeping his thoughts to himself.
Vehicular Destruction - WWE Top 10
What moment ranked supreme in this week's WWE Top 10 looking at vehicular destruction?
Why is Teddy hollerin' at Aksana? - The JBL & Cole Show - Episode #40
In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show - Teddy is still on strike, but may be getting some help with his money from Aksana. JBL, Cole & Renee Young take on Las Vegas while JBL & Cole try to TWERK, and Wade Barrett delivers some more bad news. #BADNEWSBARRETT
Indy Cred - Official Trailer
Tom is in his late 20’s and has, for half a decade, dedicated his professional life to wrestling and wrestling action figures with successful marketing work and a wildly popular Youtube channel. With dreams of filmmaking and bewilderment with the current state of mainstream professional wrestling, he sets out to rekindle the fire that made him passionate about it in the first place.
‘Indy Cred’ will see Tom embark on professional wrestling training and attempt to develop enough skills with an original goal only of knowing ‘how to wrestle’ and to simply compete in an independent wrestling match.
With a foundation of timid confidence based in humor and thought, in training Tom will be faced with the idea of masculinity, self-esteem and in turn, question what modern society expects from ‘a man’ and how any person should view themselves.
While training (if he can make it that far,) Tom will be faced with legitimate criticisms and reactions from actual wrestling personalities. How honest they will have to be will be up to his progress.
The film will culminate in a professional wrestling match in an independent setting and hopefully, Tom will be able to gain the answers to the questions he has raised for himself in being able to wrestle and making a film.
‘Indy Cred’ will see Tom embark on professional wrestling training and attempt to develop enough skills with an original goal only of knowing ‘how to wrestle’ and to simply compete in an independent wrestling match.
With a foundation of timid confidence based in humor and thought, in training Tom will be faced with the idea of masculinity, self-esteem and in turn, question what modern society expects from ‘a man’ and how any person should view themselves.
While training (if he can make it that far,) Tom will be faced with legitimate criticisms and reactions from actual wrestling personalities. How honest they will have to be will be up to his progress.
The film will culminate in a professional wrestling match in an independent setting and hopefully, Tom will be able to gain the answers to the questions he has raised for himself in being able to wrestle and making a film.
NECW TV 22 - August 29, 2013
Another jam packed edition of New England Championship Wrestling as aired in Boston on WMFP TV Channel 62 is now online and available for viewing.
This week begins with a recap of last week's tag team challenge match, and what happened when NECW GM Paul Richard announced to NECW TV Champion, Johnny Thunder, who his next opponent would be.
In our feature match, World Women's Wrestling Champion, Alexxis Neveah looks to settle a score with the controversial Nikki Valentine.
It's another action packed intriguing episode as we get closer to BASH 13, our 13th anniversary, taking place September 7 in Beverly, MA.
This week begins with a recap of last week's tag team challenge match, and what happened when NECW GM Paul Richard announced to NECW TV Champion, Johnny Thunder, who his next opponent would be.
In our feature match, World Women's Wrestling Champion, Alexxis Neveah looks to settle a score with the controversial Nikki Valentine.
It's another action packed intriguing episode as we get closer to BASH 13, our 13th anniversary, taking place September 7 in Beverly, MA.
Brodus Clay Speaks About Filming "No One Lives", WWE and "Total Divas" Incident
http://fightnetwork.com - Fight Network's John Pollock speaks with WWE superstar Brodus Clay about his opportunity to act in the film "No One Lives" by Anchor Bay Films and WWE Studios. Clay also goes into how he got into the character of the "Funkasaurus" and speaks on the unaired incident in the first episode of "Total Divas".
Sneak preview B "Timeline: WCW - 2000 Vince Russo" Concussions and Goldberg
Full length programming at www.kayfabecommentaries.com Here's a clip where Russo talks about his concussions and the cheap shots that WCW wrestlers were taking at his head.
Friday, 30 August 2013
Hulk Hogan - Full Interview
Hulk Hogan discusses his career, steroids, divorce, son's car crash and much more on Rover's Morning Glory.
AJ Styles explains his side to the entire Wrestling World - August 29, 2013
Watch TNA's IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday at 9/8c on SpikeTV
Total Divas bonus clip - Brie and Nikki Bella celebrate Daniel Bryan's birthday at a cupcake shop
The Bella Twins and Daniel Bryan celebrate their cheat day - and Bryan's birthday - with cupcakes in this "Total Divas"
TV: Total Divas bonus clip - Brie and Nikki Bella celebrate Daniel Bryan's birthday at a cupcake shop
The Bella Twins and Daniel Bryan celebrate their cheat day - and Bryan's birthday - with cupcakes in this "Total Divas"
Exclusive comments from Velvet Sky - August 29, 2013
Watch TNA's IMPACT WRESTLING every Thursday at 9/8c on SpikeTV
PNN (Pope News Network) Breaking News Exclusive: Devon Tribute
PNN Headline News where Pope delivers late breaking news, gossip, and inside scoops.
Brutal TV Scenes
To celebrate the release of new show Banshee, available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox and out on DVD & Blu-ray on 2 September, we take a look at the most brutal scenes to be scripted into HBO’s cinematic TV shows.
GAME OF THRONES – Rains of Castamere
Game of Thrones is one of the most successful shows that HBO has ever produced, principally for its in-depth storyline and bloodcurdling violence. In the episode Rains of Catamere, audiences witnessed a complete onslaught of blood and gore that culminated in the horribly graphic Red Wedding. The amiable Starks were massacred in animalistic, devastatingly brutal scenes. Throats were slits, eyes were gouged and women were stabbed – all while dying direwolves howled in the pouring rain.
BANSHEE – Prison Flashback
Banshee is one of HBO’s latest incarnations, and boy is it an explosive action series that will leave audiences stunned. The story traces a recently paroled master thief, Lucas Hood, who assumes the identity of the Sheriff of Banshee. When a former fellow inmate recognises Lucas from his time in prison, this interaction prompts Lucas to have a series of flashbacks.
It’s revealed that when in prison, Lucas had to fend off the advances and sexual harassment of a gay Albino inmate. Lucas had to regularly thwart the Albino from sexually abusing him and was once nearly killed in the process. During one confrontation, in front of the entire prison population, Lucas defeated the Albino by severing his penis and gouging the Albino’s eyeballs, finally killing the brute.
BOARDWALK EMPIRE – Death of Jimmy Darmody
Charming Jimmy was a fan favourite in Boardwalk Empire and served as Nucky’s talented protégé. However, once Jimmy fell out with conspiring mobster, Nucky, the prospect of his death was on the cards. Jimmy himself eerily predicted Nucky’s callousness when he said that Nucky can’t be ‘half a gangster’. When Nucky chillingly invited Jimmy to a late night reconciliatory meeting at the war memorial, Jimmy’s bloody epitaph may as well have been engraved. Nucky cruelly murdered his one-time protégé, with the fateful shot ringing out in the night’s sky.
SOPRANO’S – Killing Christopher Moltisanti
Mob boss Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) brought a new lease of life to TV. Soprano’s revealed that it was possible to create a cinematic character driven series and Paul Gandolfini personified this in his larger-than-life powerful screen presence. Christopher Moltisanti (Michael Imperioli) depicted the role of the aspiring mobster, who Tony adopted as his contemporary. However, it was not all plain sailing for Christopher in the gangster realm, particularly when he became addicted to intravenous drugs. When Christopher crashed a car, which had Tony in the passenger seat, it materialised that the young gangster was high on heroin. Tony, infuriated with Christopher who put the don’s life in danger, was more worried about his own driving license. As the glaze-eyed addict choked on his own blood, Tony placed a meaty hand over Christopher’s nose and mouth. The harrowing moment concluded with the two mobsters locking eyes as Christopher silently died.
TRUE BLOOD – Sam kills Rosalyn
The phenomenal world depicted in True Blood is premised on the notion that vampires are living among us and need to feed on humans to survive. True Blood also boasts one of the most creative, horrifically gruesome deaths on TV and so it’s unsurprising that shape shifting (inhabiting another body) is the method in question here. In one particular scene, the barman Sam transformed into a spy and flew into Rosalyn’s mouth, who is a politician. Once inside Rosalyn’s body, Sam shifted back to his usual frame, causing her to explode in a splatter of blood and guts. As Rosalyn’s remains scattered across the screen, the amalgamation of CGI and visual effects appears truly outstanding.
Released on Blu-ray, DVD and available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox on 2 September 2013
Top 10 Sheriffs
Sheriffs have made a come back, ruling our television screens once again with those cowboy hats we all love.
These supposed ‘voices of the people’ embody all of the things we look for in entertainment. We are a world obsessed with action, violence, and all too sweet karma; a concoction that is always guaranteed with every star-shaped badge. To commemorate the release of Banshee, available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox and out on DVD and Blu-Ray on 2nd September, ‘the small town with big secrets’, we are paying homage to the 10 Sheriffs on TV that really dish out the justice – or perpetuate the corruption.
EUREKA: Jack Carter
The everyman of Sheriff’s, Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) from Eureka is not the sharpest kid on the block, despite his IQ of 111, as his town is full of geniuses. However, time and time again it’s his simplicity and instinct that saves the day. It’s always a glorious moment when normality overrules the supernatural. You have to love him!
BANSHEE: Lucas Hood
Ex-con and thief extraordinaire, Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) from Banshee is the epitome of the good bad guy. Adopting the identity of a dead Sheriff and embracing his dodgy past and criminal values, Hood certainly make for an interesting, if not compelling, Sheriff. His unique take on law enforcement, coupled with his charismatic swagger, sets him up as a Sheriff to watch – literally!
TRUE BLOOD: Eric Northman
Memorable for being more than just immortal, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) from True Blood is the handsome, albeit 1,100 years old, Sheriff of a vampire district in Louisiana. An integral part of vampire politics and steamy lover to waitress Sookie, Northman provides love, sex and violence to our screens weekly. What more could you want?
VERONICA MARS: Don Lamb
An ineffectual bureaucrat, Sheriff Don Lamb (Michael Muhney) from Veronica Mars is the ultimate ‘love to hate’ character. He is exactly what’s wrong with the judiciary system: status hungry and egocentric. Corruption, undermining and witty banter are his major traits, and we love it!
LONGMIRE: Walt Longmire
We can all relate to Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) from Longmire in his feelings of solitude and his overly self-judging ways. He is the archetype of the traditional Sheriff as well as an emblem of justice and duty – a figure of inspiration.
THE WALKING DEAD: Rick Grimes
A zombie-fighting Sheriff just says it all! Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) from The Walking Dead really does ‘protect and serve’ as he tries to shield the ones he loves from the living dead that has swamped the world around him. He is the upstanding Sheriff in the middle of utter chaos.
THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane
Corrupt but loveable, Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane (James Best) from The Dukes of Hazzard provides much comedic value. His awkward and child-like characteristics add a bit of fun to the representation of the Law – finally a bit of light relief!
TWIN PEAKS: Harry Truman
Sharing his name with the 33rd president of the United States of America, Harry Truman (Michael Ontkean) from Twin Peaks is a true Western hero in his dedication to honesty and the Law. Whilst at times he is the Dr Watson to Sherlock Holmes, this Sheriff is down to earth and quite frankly knows how to sport a cowboy hat.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW: Andy Taylor
Relaxed, efficient and full of moral fibre, Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) from The Andy Griffith Show is definitively ‘old-school’. Taylor’s quick-witted banter paired with his deputies’ clumsiness provides us with a traditional Sheriff, full of family fun.
ONCE UPON A TIME: Graham Humbert
Graham Humbert (Jamie Dornan) from Once Upon A Time, is literally the fairy tale equivalent of law enforcement. He defies the wishes of the Evil Queen, acts like the Knight in shining armour and in doing so becomes enslaved. Graham is a true martyr to the Sheriff cause.
Released on Blu-ray, DVD and available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox on 2 September 2013
These supposed ‘voices of the people’ embody all of the things we look for in entertainment. We are a world obsessed with action, violence, and all too sweet karma; a concoction that is always guaranteed with every star-shaped badge. To commemorate the release of Banshee, available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox and out on DVD and Blu-Ray on 2nd September, ‘the small town with big secrets’, we are paying homage to the 10 Sheriffs on TV that really dish out the justice – or perpetuate the corruption.
EUREKA: Jack Carter
The everyman of Sheriff’s, Jack Carter (Colin Ferguson) from Eureka is not the sharpest kid on the block, despite his IQ of 111, as his town is full of geniuses. However, time and time again it’s his simplicity and instinct that saves the day. It’s always a glorious moment when normality overrules the supernatural. You have to love him!
BANSHEE: Lucas Hood
Ex-con and thief extraordinaire, Lucas Hood (Antony Starr) from Banshee is the epitome of the good bad guy. Adopting the identity of a dead Sheriff and embracing his dodgy past and criminal values, Hood certainly make for an interesting, if not compelling, Sheriff. His unique take on law enforcement, coupled with his charismatic swagger, sets him up as a Sheriff to watch – literally!
TRUE BLOOD: Eric Northman
Memorable for being more than just immortal, Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård) from True Blood is the handsome, albeit 1,100 years old, Sheriff of a vampire district in Louisiana. An integral part of vampire politics and steamy lover to waitress Sookie, Northman provides love, sex and violence to our screens weekly. What more could you want?
VERONICA MARS: Don Lamb
An ineffectual bureaucrat, Sheriff Don Lamb (Michael Muhney) from Veronica Mars is the ultimate ‘love to hate’ character. He is exactly what’s wrong with the judiciary system: status hungry and egocentric. Corruption, undermining and witty banter are his major traits, and we love it!
LONGMIRE: Walt Longmire
We can all relate to Walt Longmire (Robert Taylor) from Longmire in his feelings of solitude and his overly self-judging ways. He is the archetype of the traditional Sheriff as well as an emblem of justice and duty – a figure of inspiration.
THE WALKING DEAD: Rick Grimes
A zombie-fighting Sheriff just says it all! Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) from The Walking Dead really does ‘protect and serve’ as he tries to shield the ones he loves from the living dead that has swamped the world around him. He is the upstanding Sheriff in the middle of utter chaos.
THE DUKES OF HAZZARD: Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane
Corrupt but loveable, Sheriff Rosco P Coltrane (James Best) from The Dukes of Hazzard provides much comedic value. His awkward and child-like characteristics add a bit of fun to the representation of the Law – finally a bit of light relief!
TWIN PEAKS: Harry Truman
Sharing his name with the 33rd president of the United States of America, Harry Truman (Michael Ontkean) from Twin Peaks is a true Western hero in his dedication to honesty and the Law. Whilst at times he is the Dr Watson to Sherlock Holmes, this Sheriff is down to earth and quite frankly knows how to sport a cowboy hat.
THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW: Andy Taylor
Relaxed, efficient and full of moral fibre, Andy Taylor (Andy Griffith) from The Andy Griffith Show is definitively ‘old-school’. Taylor’s quick-witted banter paired with his deputies’ clumsiness provides us with a traditional Sheriff, full of family fun.
ONCE UPON A TIME: Graham Humbert
Graham Humbert (Jamie Dornan) from Once Upon A Time, is literally the fairy tale equivalent of law enforcement. He defies the wishes of the Evil Queen, acts like the Knight in shining armour and in doing so becomes enslaved. Graham is a true martyr to the Sheriff cause.
Released on Blu-ray, DVD and available to own and watch instantly via blinkbox on 2 September 2013
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Natalya dives into the first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match - Behind The Match
In the first-ever Divas Tag Team Tables Match at WWE TLC 2010, Natalya & Beth Phoenix make history with Michelle McCool & Layla.
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition - Ganondorf (Wii U)
Take a closer look at the Ganondorf figurine that comes with The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD Limited Edition, available from 4th October 2013 while supplies last.
Tuesday, 27 August 2013
Hulk Hogan on Potential WWE Return, Two Things TNA Needs
From Fan Expo 2013 in Toronto, Canada. Hulk Hogan talks about a potential return to the WWE; he and Bischoff talk about the two things TNA needs in order to excel.
Miz dances on the wild side - Backstage Fallout - August 27, 2013
Miz tangos with Fandango, and the Divas division breaks down.
WWE in 5 - Week of August 19, 2013
Watch thrilling WWE action from the recent week, including a recap of SummerSlam, and Daniel Bryan's quest to become WWE Champion again.
"After Total Divas" - August 25, 2013
Alicia Fox and Renee Young breakdown all the drama of "Total Divas" Episode 5.
Natalya vs. Brie Bella: Raw, August 26, 2013
AJ Lee has some harsh words for the WWE Divas on 'Total Divas'.
Monday, 26 August 2013
Talking WWE 2K 14 With WWE Paul Heyman
OGconstant attends Summer Slam and catches up with his old buddy WWE's Paul Heyman and discusses WWE 2K 14, his relationship with CM Punk and who he feels has the goods to be a Heyman Man.
BRET HART WOULD WRESTLE JOHN CENA; JIM NEIDHART TALKS TAG TEAM WRESTLING; THE HART FOUNDATION
WWE hall of famer Bret The Hitman Hart says if he were to headline a Wrestlemania he would wrestle John Cena in as his anti-America persona. Hart also talks about tag team wrestling, paving the way for small wrestlers, relationship with Bill Goldberg and more. Jim The Anvil Neidhart talks about his daughter Natalya being on the reality show Divas and more.
30-Second Fury-Gutwrenching Powerbombs
We The People! Check out one of Jack Swagger's most vicious moves on 30 Second Fury!
Stone Cold Steve Austin's next big show!
Here's a clip from Afterbuzz TV's Redneck Island After-show where Steve Austin tells the hosts what shows you will most likely see him in next.
GOLDBERG TALKS WRESTLEMANIA 30; REMORSEFUL FOR BRET HART KICK
WWE/WCW Bill Goldberg cleared Wrestlemania rumors at Marlins Park, during the Legends of Wrestling Night at Miami Marlins Park. He also talks about wrestling in Japan and having remorse for a kick that many coined as a career ending hit for Bret Hart. He also tackles the question of being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Goldberg also speaks about MMA and wrestling.
Sunday, 25 August 2013
Saturday, 24 August 2013
Total Divas Season 1, Episode 5 Clip - Trinity and Ariane fight!
WWE Divas Trinity and Ariane, aka Funkadactyls Naomi and Cameron, come to blows in an explosive argument on Total Divas. Watch Sunday at 10pm on E!
Which WWE Superstar loves "Sharknado?" - WWE Inbox
Justin Gabriel, The Prime Time Players, Brad Maddox, and other WWE Superstars share their favorite Summer movies of 2013 and their favorite airlines, only on this week's WWE Inbox.
The Shield's BIG Problem - Backstage Fallout - August 23, 2013
Big Show & Mark Henry have a message of their own for The Shield, & Dolph Ziggler says he is done with Big E Langston.
Night of Champions Victories - WWE Top 10
With every championship on the line, which matches are the greatest victories from Night of Champions?
Sam Roberts & Stone Cold Steve Austin on WWE 2K14, What?, being happy, & more
Sam Roberts talks to Stone Cold Steve Austin at the WWE 2K14 30 Years of Wrestlemania event about
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WHO Shaved Cody's 'Stache? - The JBL & Cole Show - Episode #39
In this edition of The JBL & Cole Show - The Duel: The Reunion - continues as Hornswoggle finally makes it to the JBL & Cole Show set, referee John Cone stops by, and Cody Rhodes' mustache gets shaved by a mystery groomer!
WWE Superstars, Aug. 23, 2013 Highlights
Christian vs. Big E Langston: WWE Superstars, Aug. 23, 2013
Kofi Kingston vs. JTG: WWE Superstars, Aug. 23, 2013
Kofi Kingston vs. JTG: WWE Superstars, Aug. 23, 2013
The Bella Twins watch their boyfriends' match on "Total Divas"
Watch the latest episode of E!'s "Total Divas," airing Sunday night at 10/9 CT.
Friday, 23 August 2013
TV: David Letterman - Serena Williams Prefers Women's Tennis
Serena Williams tells Dave why she prefers women when it comes to tennis.
TV: Guess Who's Back? | NEW GIRL | FOX BROADCASTING
Jess, Nick, Schmidt, Winston and CeCe are all back with new episodes. Season Premiere Tue Sept 17 on FOX.
TV: Mindy's Return | THE MINDY PROJECT | FOX BROADCASTING
Mindy's getting warmed up for a brand new season, Tue Sept 17 on FOX.
Celeb: Jennifer Hudson Gets the Royal Treatment
Jennifer transforms into Tiana from Disney's "The Princess and the Frog." Take a look.
Thursday, 22 August 2013
TNA Impact Wrestling Highlights August 22nd 2013
James Storm and Gunner vs. Bobby Roode and Kazarian - August 22, 2013
X Division Champion Manik vs. Sonjay Dutt - August 22, 2013
Joseph Park wins the Bound For Glory Series Street Fight - August 22, 2013
World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray LOVES Brooke... - August 22, 2013
Gail Kim vs. ODB - August 22, 2013
AJ Styles steps up to help The Main Event Mafia - August 22, 2013
The Main Event Mafia vs. The Aces and Eights - August 22, 2013
X Division Champion Manik vs. Sonjay Dutt - August 22, 2013
Joseph Park wins the Bound For Glory Series Street Fight - August 22, 2013
World Heavyweight Champion Bully Ray LOVES Brooke... - August 22, 2013
Gail Kim vs. ODB - August 22, 2013
AJ Styles steps up to help The Main Event Mafia - August 22, 2013
The Main Event Mafia vs. The Aces and Eights - August 22, 2013
Penises, Marijuana and Much More in GTA V
Steer clear if you're concerned about mild spoilers but, between the chaos of Gamescom, the US Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) has published a breakdown of the mature content featured in Grand Theft Auto V.
Sony Full Press Conference - Gamescom 2013
Sony had plenty of PS4 news to talk about, as well as a game list including titles such as Killzone: Shadow Fall, Shadow of the Beast, inFamous: Second Son, Watch Dogs, Resogun, Murasaki Baby and more.
NECW TV 21 - August 22, 2013
An all new edition of New England Championship Wrestling as aired on COZI TV, WMFP TV, Channel 62 in Boston is now available for online viewing.
This week, we recap the events of last week's feature match between Slyck Wagner Brown and Jeremy Prophet with post match thoughts from SWB & NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio Thomas.
From there, it's this week's feature match which sees NECW Television Champion, Johnny Thunder team with "The Boston Bad Boy" Jason Rumble to take on "Sensational" Scott Levesque & Mike McCarthy.
This week, we recap the events of last week's feature match between Slyck Wagner Brown and Jeremy Prophet with post match thoughts from SWB & NECW Heavyweight Champion, Antonio Thomas.
From there, it's this week's feature match which sees NECW Television Champion, Johnny Thunder team with "The Boston Bad Boy" Jason Rumble to take on "Sensational" Scott Levesque & Mike McCarthy.
Xbox One: Why November 5th is the Perfect Launch Date - Podcast Unlocked
Ryan, Destin, and Ben talk about their Launch Date predictions and discuss why November 5th is the perfect day to launch the Xbox One.
Celeb: Black Eyed Peas Fergie hits red carpet with baby bump and hot husband Josh Duhamel
Heavily pregnant Fergie from The Black Eyed Peas supported gorgeous husband Josh Duhamel at the Scenic Route premiere in Hollywood. Report by Stephanie Prentice.
Competition: Win The Dyatlov Pass Incident on DVD
Synopsis
Based on the bizarre but true events surrounding the mysterious deaths of nine ski hikers who went missing in the Ural Mountains in 1959, this “The Blair Witch Project” meets “The Descent” by way of “The X Files” horror is the most unnerving supernatural shocker to come out in years!
“The Dyatlov Pass Incident” takes the known facts of the tragedy and spins them into a truly chilling horror experience that brilliantly combines elements of contemporary history, conspiracy theory, sci-fi and the supernatural that all contribute to a knock-out twist and a breathtaking finale.
Win This:
For your chance to win just answer the following question...
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Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Music: C4 & TRILLA - SLOGAN PLZ
A special mention for this cool Grime video, mainly cause my Nephew is one of the kids in the background.
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Tuesday, 20 August 2013
Monday, 19 August 2013
Competition: Win Rebellion on DVD
To celebrate the release of Rebellion on DVD on August 26th we have a great competition for you and 3 DVDs to give away.Synopsis
Mathieu Kassovitz writes, directs and stars in this French hostage drama.
The film traces the events surrounding the real-life abduction of 30 gendarmes by local Kanak separatist rebels in France's South Pacific territory of New Caledonia in 1988. Sent to accelerate the release of the hostages, negotiator Capt. Philippe Legorjus (Kassovitz) soon finds himself caught between the demands of Kanak leader Alphonse Dianou (Iabe Lapacas) and the machinations of his political masters back in France, who, with an election looming, are eager to show their decisiveness by resorting to military action.
Win This:
For your chance to win just answer the following question... Competition Closed
Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Horror Channel UK prems two FrightFest discoveries
Horror Channel’s UK TV premieres for September are two films that scored high on the terror-scale when they screened at FrightFest 2012. Dubbed ‘the Wicker Man for the Harry Brown generation’, COMMUNITY is a fine example of the growing trend in home-grown urban horror and THE INSIDE marks the impressive directorial debut of Irish actor Eoin Macken, who played Sir Gawaine in the hit BBC TV series ‘Merlin’.
Plus…Cabin Fever hits Horror Channel with the Network premieres of Eli Roth’s directorial debut CABIN FEVER and Ti West’s follow-up CABIN FEVER 2: SPRING FEVER...
Also, there is a double slice of Retro horror, courtesy of Hammer Horror: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL, starring Peter Cushing, and cult classic CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER
22:50 Sat Sept 7 – COMMUNITY (2012) * UK TV PREMIERE
Two student filmmakers visit the notorious Draymen estate in the hope their proposed documentary will land them a lucrative career. But they quickly discover that the estate is a breeding ground for the darker side of society - which will present the students with material of unimaginable horror. Directed by Jason Ford and starring Elliott Jordan, Terry Bird, Ian Ralph & Oliver Stark.
22:45 Sat Sept 14 – THE INSIDE (2010) * UK TV PREMIERE
A group of girls celebrate one of their mates’ birthdays in an abandoned Dublin warehouse but things quickly go wrong when, first, they are terrorized by a group of violent vagrants and then have to cope with a far worse threat when they come under attack by a supernatural horror. Directed by Eoin Macken and starring Emmett Scanlan, Tereza Srbova, Karl Argue, Kellie Blaise and Siobhan Cullen.
22:55 Sat Sept 21 – CABIN FEVER (2002) NETWORK PREMIERE
Recoil in disgust, laugh out loud and be scared rigid by director Eli Roth's hardcore feature debut – a splatter-filled and expertly crafted bloodbath about the gut-wrenching devastation inflicted by a flesh-eating virus on a group of holidaying graduates. A love-letter to 70’s American horror, Roth’s entry into the genre’s premiere division stars Jordan Ladd, Rider Strong and James DeBello
22:50 Sat Sept 28 – CABIN FEVER 2: SPRING FEVER (2009) NETWORK PREMIERE
The flesh-eating virus that consumed a group of hapless college vacationers back in 2003 returns to crash a high school prom in director Ti West's gore-drenched sequel to the Eli Roth original. The Lost star Marc Senter joins a cast featuring Larry Fessenden, Giuseppe Andrews, Mark Borchart, and Rider Strong - who seems to have successfully sweated out his original case of Cabin Fever.
23:10 Fri Sept 6 – FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL (1973) NETWORK PREMIERE
In the last of the Hammer Frankenstein films, the original mad doctor is back and plying God once more, this time hiding out in an insane asylum, so that he can continue his experiments with reanimating the dead. Directed by Hammer veteran Terence Fisher, it stars Peter Cushing, in the title role, with Shane Briant, David Prowse, Madeline Smith and Caroline Munro. it was director Fisher's last film.
22:55 Fri Sept 13 – CAPTAIN KRONOS - VAMPIRE HUNTER (1974) NETWORK TV PREMIERE
Considered one of the last great Hammer films, this swash-buckling vampire yarn, features a master swordsman, a former soldier and his hunchbacked assistant who hunt vampires, became a cult classic. Written and directed by Brian Clemens, it stars Horst Janson in the title role, along with John Carson, Shane Briant and Caroline Munro. It was originally the pilot for a planned television series.
TV: Sky 319 / Virgin 149 / Freesat 138
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Plus…Cabin Fever hits Horror Channel with the Network premieres of Eli Roth’s directorial debut CABIN FEVER and Ti West’s follow-up CABIN FEVER 2: SPRING FEVER...
Also, there is a double slice of Retro horror, courtesy of Hammer Horror: FRANKENSTEIN AND THE MONSTER FROM HELL, starring Peter Cushing, and cult classic CAPTAIN KRONOS: VAMPIRE HUNTER
Two student filmmakers visit the notorious Draymen estate in the hope their proposed documentary will land them a lucrative career. But they quickly discover that the estate is a breeding ground for the darker side of society - which will present the students with material of unimaginable horror. Directed by Jason Ford and starring Elliott Jordan, Terry Bird, Ian Ralph & Oliver Stark.
A group of girls celebrate one of their mates’ birthdays in an abandoned Dublin warehouse but things quickly go wrong when, first, they are terrorized by a group of violent vagrants and then have to cope with a far worse threat when they come under attack by a supernatural horror. Directed by Eoin Macken and starring Emmett Scanlan, Tereza Srbova, Karl Argue, Kellie Blaise and Siobhan Cullen.
Recoil in disgust, laugh out loud and be scared rigid by director Eli Roth's hardcore feature debut – a splatter-filled and expertly crafted bloodbath about the gut-wrenching devastation inflicted by a flesh-eating virus on a group of holidaying graduates. A love-letter to 70’s American horror, Roth’s entry into the genre’s premiere division stars Jordan Ladd, Rider Strong and James DeBello
The flesh-eating virus that consumed a group of hapless college vacationers back in 2003 returns to crash a high school prom in director Ti West's gore-drenched sequel to the Eli Roth original. The Lost star Marc Senter joins a cast featuring Larry Fessenden, Giuseppe Andrews, Mark Borchart, and Rider Strong - who seems to have successfully sweated out his original case of Cabin Fever.
In the last of the Hammer Frankenstein films, the original mad doctor is back and plying God once more, this time hiding out in an insane asylum, so that he can continue his experiments with reanimating the dead. Directed by Hammer veteran Terence Fisher, it stars Peter Cushing, in the title role, with Shane Briant, David Prowse, Madeline Smith and Caroline Munro. it was director Fisher's last film.
Considered one of the last great Hammer films, this swash-buckling vampire yarn, features a master swordsman, a former soldier and his hunchbacked assistant who hunt vampires, became a cult classic. Written and directed by Brian Clemens, it stars Horst Janson in the title role, along with John Carson, Shane Briant and Caroline Munro. It was originally the pilot for a planned television series.
TV: Sky 319 / Virgin 149 / Freesat 138
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Sunday, 18 August 2013
Dennis Haskins (Mr. Belding) Gives Summerslam Predictions
This is the only Summerslam predictions video you need to watch - Dennis Haskins (best known as Mr. Belding from Saved By The Bell) gives his thoughts and predictions on the two big matches: John Cena vs Daniel Bryan for the WWE title, and CM Punk vs Brock Lesnar.
Sting discusses infamous Jeff Hardy incident
In this edition of Wrestle Talk TV Extra 'The Icon' Sting talks to Patrick Lennon about his feelings over the infamous Jeff Hardy incident, when Hardy was in no fit state to perform against him live on Pay-Per-View.
Music: Matt Cardle, Melanie C - Loving You
'Loving You' (available 18th August) is the first single from Matt Cardle's forthcoming album
TV: The Ultimate X Factor Mash Up FULL
To celebrate a decade of the X Factor ITV have created the Ultimate X Factor Mash Up. Using a selection of hits from artists discovered on the show over the years to create an infectious medley.
WWE 2K14 30 Years of WrestleMania Roster Reveal (Official)
Find out who will appear in WWE 2K14's 30 Years of WrestleMania Mode, as part of the greatest roster in franchise history, filmed live at SummerSlam Axxess. http://wwe.2k.com
Saturday, 17 August 2013
Exclusive: The Making Of The Knockouts Back To School Video
Watch exclusive behind the scenes footage from the making of the Knockouts "Back To School Month" video shoot - visit the official Knockouts website at WrestlingKnockouts.com
Scott Steiner on TNA Wrestling
Former WCW World Champion and member of one of the greatest tag teams of all time "Big Poppa Pump" Scott Steiner talks about his views on TNA Impact Wrestling and Hulk Hogan in detail.
Friday, 16 August 2013
SummerSlam in 60 Seconds: SummerSlam 2010
Relive SummerSlam from 2010 when the biggest elimination in WWE history took place! It's Team WWE vs. Nexus.
SummerSlam 2009: DX vs. The Legacy
From 2009, Shawn Michaels and Triple H vs Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.
Thief - Gamescom 2013 Uprising Trailer
Sickness roams the streets. Despair is everywhere. When is it time to say no more? Find out in this Gamescom 2013 trailer for Thief.
TV: Celebrity Big Brother 12 2013 teaser advert
Ten second teaser advert for the twelfth series of Celebrity Big Brother, launching Thursday 22nd August at 9pm on Channel 5.
Bully Ray regains the World Heavyweight Title at Hardcore Justice
Bully Ray regains the World Heavyweight Title at Hardcore Justice - after the event went off the air! Watch the aftermath on IMPACT next Thursday at 9/8c on SpikeTV! Visit ImpactWrestling.com for more info
Thursday, 15 August 2013
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Summerslam 2013 Predictions
I usually predict PPV matches on Twitter, and I usually do really well, so I thought I would put my full predictions on here too as a matter of record.Albert Del Rio v Christian
I like Christian, he has been a top performer for many many years, but it is too early in ADRs run as champ to change up the belts just yet. I can see RR getting involved in this match too, But Christian will come up just short.
Prediction: Albert Del Rio
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CM Punk v Brock Lesnar
The best versus the beast, it would be pointless for CM Punk to win this, because if he does the feud is over and there is no where really to go. Daniel Bryan is the main guy right now, so CM Punk has to wait a while before he can start a feud for the WWE Title. This means Lesnar has to win this one, to set up a rematch at Night of Champions, I could see this feud continuing through the next few PPVs with the big rubber match being at Survivor Series or perhaps before that at Hell in a Cell. Either way this isn't ending soon, and expect Curtis Axel to sub for Lesnar too in future Raws/Smackdowns etc
Prediction: Brock Lesnar
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Natalya (with The Funkadactyls (Cameron and Naomi) vs. Brie Bella (with Eva Marie and Nikki)
Due to Nikki Bellas injured shin, this will be a singles match, mainly thrown together and added to the show due to the huge success of the Total Divas show, this match could get changed up at the last minute, but if it stays as it is, I expect Natalya could win purely because the next episode of Total Divas features her relationship with Tyson Kidd, otherwise I would pick Brie Bella to win. A bit of a throwaway match so they can film stuff for Total Divas and the extra 3 episodes they just ordered for E!
Prediction: Natalya
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Damien Sandow v Cody Rhodes
This should be a good match, both have been built up nicely, one thought I had was that the WHC match goes on first, ADR wins that, and at the end of the match Sandow cashes in the briefcase to become WHC. Rhodes then demands that his match with Sandow then becomes for the WHC, which Rhodes then wins. It would be an awesome twist as well as give Cody a truly amazing moment in his career, as well as give Sandow plenty to moan about and play off in future. Of course that is just fantasy booking and doubt it will happen, therefore I think Cody gets the win, but Sandow is happy still owning the MitB contract.
Prediction: Cody Rhodes
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Dolph Ziggler / Kaitlyn v Big E Langston / AJ Lee
I expect this to end the feud with Ziggler / Big E / AJ, it has been going on a while now, and it is time for Ziggler to move back into the main event picture. I think this may end up being a short match (unfortunately), but the good guys go over.
Prediction: Dolph Ziggler/Kaitlyn
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Kane v Bray Wyatt
Since Kane will soon be off to film the sequel to his film "See No Evil" it makes sense for Wyatt to go over here, many people expected Kane to join the Wyatt family, but Kane doesn't need to be part of someone else's faction. Kane loses here, and gets storyline injured so he can go make his film, expect to see Kane return for Survivor Series, perhaps alongside The Undertaker to take on the Wyatt family in a match.
Prediction: Bray Wyatt
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John Cena v Daniel Bryan
If Cena wins this match, then that may very well be the stupidest business decision ever made, Daniel Bryan simply must win this match, he has something that Cena has never had and never will, Bryan has the intangible something extra, that thing that Stone Cold Steve Austin had, that The Rock had. Steve Austin broke through because the crowd wanted it, the same is happening with Bryan, however much Vince has tried to bury Bryan, the crowd just refuse to play along, they want him in the main event, and they want him as champion. I expect Bryan to carry Cena to a great match, much like Punk did earlier in the year.
The dream match everyone wants for Wrestlemania XXX is Bryan vs Punk, for this to happen, Bryan needs a long reign as champ, and it needs to start now. Cena doesn't need the belt, the kids will buy his merchandise regardless.
If Triple H and Vince want to make money they need to ride the wave of Daniel Bryan, and let nature take its course.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan (Makes Cena tap out)
Music: - Dannii Minogue - Cos You're Beautiful
Dannii has released a new version of Cos You're Beautiful' for her upcoming This Is It: The Very Best Of, album which will be released on August 23.
Listen below
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Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Interview with Triple H - Summerslam 2013
WWE legend Triple H talks to Mike Dunsmore of NBC Sports Radio about Summerslam, John Cena, Daniel Bryan, the growth of WWE, Hulk Hogan, the Rock and working out. This interview took place during Summerslam week 2013.
Music: Michael Jackson - Behind The Mask (Unreleased Version)
Michael Jackson's "Behind the Mask" was recorded during the Thriller sessions, but did not appear on the 1982 album. After Jackson's death, an updated version of the song was released, along with a video made from fan contributions. Today, the official video for the song surfaced online.
Sunday, 11 August 2013
Music: Water Tower by Charlotte Church (Official Video)
Water Tower from Charlotte Church's new mini LP THREE out 19 August 2013. PRE-ORDER here
Interview with Darren R. Scothern
INTERVIEW WITH DARREN SCOTHERNBy David Kempf
Darren R. Scothern is an English author and poet. He was born in Sheffield in 1965, and had an average working class education before graduating from The Open University with a first-class honours degree in literature.
He describes himself variously as an author, poet, atheist, rationalist, sceptic and armchair revolutionary.
After finding some success in the small presses, Darren made a breakthrough into the American paperback market, when his award-winning science fiction story 'The Key to Heaven's Gate' was included in The Best Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction of 2009, published by the Absent Willow Review.
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Tell us how you became interested in writing
Oh, this is a sad story of regret and wasted opportunities! As a child, I was very 'forward' with reading and writing. I was doing both fluently long before starting school, long before other kids my age. The first story I ever wrote, I was probably five or six years old. It was my retelling of 'Androcles and the Lion', and finished with the lion giving a big happy roar! Stories just fascinated me. I think it was the fact that I could escape into fantasy from what was a very unhappy childhood.
I soon got hooked on Marvel and DC comics. Marvel in particular fired my imagination. I was fortunate that a friend of our family had been collecting Marvel comics for years, and he had all the collectors items, the first appearances of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and so on. I was blown away, and all I ever wanted as a career from that point was to write and draw Marvel comics. Somehow, I got it into my head that the way in would be as an artist, and that I could progress to writing later. I had zero natural talent for drawing, but I worked and worked at it, and by the time I was eighteen, I could draw superheroes really well. I couldn't draw anything else, mind. And somehow, by that time, writing had been completely forgotten about. Then at age eighteen, I became a father. For the next eighteen years of my life, my sole focus was on being the best dad I could be. That meant getting a 'sensible' job, and being able to pay the bills. Any ambitions of writing or drawing for a career were put on hold. As I got older, my interest in superheroes gradually waned, but the desire to write re-emerged, and was always bubbling away in the background. Unfortunately, I was surround by a lot of naysayers at that time in my life, and I fell for their negative image of me, completely lost confidence in myself, and gave up on my ambitions.
It was when I hit my mid-thirties, with my son grown into a fine young man, that I started to think, 'Hey, if I don't have a go at this writing thing, I'll never be happy.' So I started work on some short stories...
Why horror fiction?
I always loved horror movies. As a kid, I used to stay up late and watch the old Hammer movies on 'Appointment With Fear'. Back in those days, any attempts to portray superheroes on TV, whether live action or animated, were pretty awful. But horror movies could more often hit the mark. I used to read some ghost stories as well, but mainly, horror for me was on the screen. Until someone lent me a copy of Stephen King's 'Firestarter'. That changed everything for me. It was probably the first time I understood horror as a metaphor, and the first time I came across a horror in which the characters were more important than the central 'evil'. From that point, I read a lot of horror, but perhaps not that widely. I had no time for James Herbert or Shaun Hutson, and so on. But Stephen King, Peter Straub, Brian Lumley, etc, they just thrilled me.
I also read other stuff - some SF, fantasy, general fiction and so on. But I just seemed to have an affinity for horror.
Has writing for mastersofhorror.co.uk helped you improve your craft?
I think that what most writers crave, at heart, is validation. You write for your readers, and you want a reaction. You want your readers to love what you write, but if not, then you'll settle for them hating it. What you don't want is a lukewarm reaction. You don't want to be ignored; you want to know that you have pushed someone's buttons. When you're starting out as a writer, this can be difficult. As an unknown, how do you reach people? Masters of Horror was a huge help. It was an outlet for my writing, it allowed me to gauge the reaction of readers, and gave me an actual web presence at which I could point new readers.
Suddenly, I had a new element on my CV. I have only warm and positive feelings for MOH.
After achieving a certain amount of mainstream success, why would you choose the Amazon self publishing route?
Let me tell you about some of the submissions I made to various publishers. I once wrote a short SF story called 'The Key to Heaven's Gate.' I thought I had a pretty good story. Now, when you submit a piece to publishers, you always steel yourself for rejection; that's just the way of life for a writer. Usually, when you get a rejection, it's just a standard slip, and I had many of those for this particular story. Then one day, I got a very personalised rejection. The editor in question sent me a two page email, absolutely trashing my story. He hated it. After so many rejections topped by this outburst, I decided I obviously wasn't being objective about this particular story, so I filed it away and forgot about it. Until a couple of years later, when I spotted a publisher that I thought might accept it. I submitted it, and got a letter from the editor who said he loved it! He positively gushed over it. They published, and 'The Key to Heaven's Gate' won the editor's choice award, and went on to be included in a 'best of' paperback anthology. That was just the first time I realised what a lottery the submissions game is.
Then there was the thing with my novel 'Blood Brothers'. This novel got past various junior editors and got to the final committee to decide which novels were going to be published that year by one particular publisher. I was copied in on an email that explained why the novel was rejected. The senior editor had said, 'this guy can really write,' and 'this is a brilliant story that will sell' ...but... They couldn't get on with all the bad language. The central characters in Blood Brothers are of a similar background to myself; lower working class from the North of England. I know I have got the dialogue bang on the money, so I just had to laugh this rejection off.
I think what really tipped me over the edge into self-publishing, though, was some publishers' submission guidelines. I had become used to publishers demanding certain word counts, and certain content. I was mildly frustrated with guidelines that demanded certain paragraph lengths. But then one set of guidelines I read demanded that there should only be one space after a full stop, not two, and any submissions that used the two space format would be deleted without being read. The next publisher I looked at demanded the two space format. What is wrong with these people? We are talking about STORIES here. It was at that point I decided to self-publish.
The point is that, as a writer, as well as being strongly self-critical, you have to have a certain amount of confidence in what you do, and not be bullied into watering it down. You cannot write by committee. Digital self-publishing has opened up a cost-free avenue for writers who want to stand on their own two feet. It has given creative power back to the authors, who now have to live and die purely on their own personal standard of creativity and professionalism.
Do you see self-published e books as the future of published mass market fiction?
I think it's a no brainer. Kindle has done for books what iTunes has done for music. The future is here.
How many books have you written (novels or novellas)?
I've got eleven e books available on Amazon at present - a mix of novellas, short story collections, a poetry collection, and one humongous novel, Blood Brothers.
How many short stories have you written?
Oh, blimey. Countless. I still have a sizeable back catalogue of unpublished works. I love the short story format, and I kind of look to people like Raymond Carver as true masters of the craft, an ideal of quality to aspire to. I like to write short stories between the first and second drafts of longer projects. It helps me get some distance and objectivity on a long project that might have been years in the making.
Tell us about The Darkness at Fishersbridge. How much did H.P. Lovecraft’s work inspire you with this story?
I kind of have a love-hate relationship with H. P. Lovecraft. I think the Cthulhu Mythos is one of the greatest and most enduring concepts in the horror genre. Despite August Derleth's well intended but plain wrong attempts to sweeten the Mythos, it remains an utterly chilling concept - one that speaks straight to the fears about who and what we are. It seems like a lot of writers want to add their bit to it, and even the ones that deny certain stories are part of the Mythos... Well you read the stories, and you just know, don't you? However, as much as I am awed by the power and scope of Lovecraft's vision, I sometimes find his prose verges on the unreadable. That's such a shame, because it will put some people off. But, yes, The Darkness at Fishersbridge was my way of saying thank you to H. P. Lovecraft for his wonderful ideas. This story was also one of my first attempts at taking the idea of an 'unreliable narrator' to the ultimate degree. I think that, by the end of the story, that method actually increases the horror factor exponentially, which is kind of counter intuitive, but there you are.
Do you see any significant differences between British horror fiction and American horror fiction?
I think the two are converging, to an extent. Mass media and globalisation is making most new Western literature kind of transatlantic in style. We've seen this trend in TV and movies for a while now, and it was inevitable that literature would start to go that way. What will remain different is the unique cultural signposts that still differentiate the two nations. I remember someone telling my that my Chapelbank trilogy was quintessentially English, which I thought was nice. The kids in those stories say things like 'terrar' and they sneak around the back of the working men's club, and so on. They wouldn't even know what Baseball was. These kinds of things are the touchpoints of national identity for characters. But in terms of structure and so on, I think there is less difference than ever between the two in literature. The difference in structure is also narrowing on the screen, but not quickly enough for my liking. I'm not a fan of old school British theatricality.
Have your political or philosophical views shaped your writing in some way?
I actually think the greater effect has been the other way around! Back in the nineties, when I started to have a go at writing, I was a lapsed Christian, and full of guilt and hang ups. These days, as I'm sure many people are aware, I am a highly vocal atheist, anti-theist and rationalist. That has been one heck of a journey, and would never have happened were it not for my writing.
The thing about writing is that it's all about the characters, and that forces you to examine yourself, the people around you, and human nature itself. When I first started writing, I realised very quickly that I wasn't good enough at it. This was going to take work. I hadn't made the best of my education as a youth, and I was painfully aware of my shortcomings intellectually. I went back to college, and took an A level in English language, and from there I really got the taste for learning. It was all about getting that thinking muscle working again. I remember feeling quite intimidated by the intellectual punch some of my friends carried, and I was very self-conscious. I took a few writing courses, but found them to be too lightweight. They didn't give me the depth of understanding I required. Reading Robert Mckee's Story helped, but that just fired me up to learn more. All the while, my critical thinking skills were developing, and that led me to put writing on the back burner a little for three years, while I took a degree in Literature with The Open University. As part of the degree, I took a module in philosophy, and that opened my eyes to rational atheism. All the doubts I'd had about religion crystallised through that learning process, and I was finally able to shrug off years of guilt-tripping. I'd already been gradually moving toward atheism, but now I had the tools to intellectually justify my thought process. It was an incredibly liberating time. And it was no surprise of course to find themes of religious conflict informing my writing.
I came out of university with a 'distinction' first class honours degree in Literature. Studying lit gives a very different perspective to studying creative writing. Both have informed my writing, and I now feel more in control of what I'm doing than ever before. Studying lit also ignited my interest in poetry, which was a totally unexpected, but welcome, bonus.
Which writers have inspired you the most?
Well, I've already mentioned King and Lovecraft. But for the most part, I tend to like certain books rather than follow certain writers, and it's not always horror. I've enjoyed most (not all) of Ian McEwan's work. I think 'On Chesil Beach' is a masterpiece of slow-burning suspense, and I would have to say his writing has probably been a more recent influence on me. I would have to point to two other novels that have left a very lasting impression on me: Heinlein's 'Stranger in a Strange Land' and Irwin Shaw's 'Rich Man, Poor Man'. But I've also been influenced by the early lyric writing of David Bowie, and I am a great admirer of the work of David Lynch, who has definitely been a big influence.
Name some of your favorite horror books.
Okay, here goes. 'Firestarter', 'Christine', 'The Dead Zone' and 'Hearts in Atlantis' from King. 'The Call of Cthulhu' and 'At the Mountains of Madness' from Lovecraft. Brian Lumley's 'Necroscope' series is sensational, despite some of Lumley's quirky dialogue. This is how vampires should be written. I also enjoyed his 'Psychomech' series.
Name some of your favorite horror movies.
Well, this might be controversial, but I love the American remake of 'The Ring'. Absolutely love it, way better than the original. 'The Mothman Prophecies' is another with a similar vibe that I really enjoyed. Hitchcock's 'Psycho' will always be there, and I would class 'Silence of the Lambs' as a horror, which I also love. And at the risk of contradicting what I've said about theatricality, I can't help it, I just love Branagh's 'Frankenstein'! Stuff like David Lynch's movies, and maybe 'Donnie Darko' veer into the type of psychological horror I enjoy.
What are your current projects?
I'm currently working a a major novel, titled 'Abominations'. This is a pretty ambitious project, and will end up a similar length to 'Blood Brothers' - about 160k words. 'Abominations' starts off as a mystery with supernatural connotations, before suddenly screaming off down the route of pure horror. It's been a real challenge so far, because it's such a huge, complex story that will just have people gripped right from the off. I'm enjoying writing this immensely. I expect if to be published late 2014 or early 2015. I will have some more short works released before then, though.
Please in your own words write a paragraph about yourself & your work.
Writing is just absolutely central to my life. I put my readers at the heart of everything I do, I want to wow them. I've given myself this mission statement: I want to write stories that people will want to read at least three times. The first reading, hopefully, they will enjoy a good story. Afterwards, I want that story to linger at the back of their minds. I want them to be thinking, after a while, 'Hang on a minute, I thought I understood that bit in chapter three, but now I've finished the book, I think it might mean something else...' I want my readers to be drawn back for a second reading, where they pick up the hidden story; the submerged part. If they crack that, I would expect they would want to read it a third time, with all the pieces laid out, as it were.
Check out some of Darren's books at Amazon
Brock Lesnar talks about the showdown between himself and CM Punk: SmackDown, Aug. 9, 2013
Brock Lesnar sends a personal and gripping message to his SummerSlam opponent, CM Punk.
Dolph Ziggler & Kaitlyn fight back - Backstage Fallout - August 9, 2013
Dolph Ziggler, Kaitlyn, AJ Lee & Big E. Langston comment on their upcoming match at SummerSlam.
Friday, 9 August 2013
Competition Win Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: Will of Fire on Blu-ray
To celebrate the release of Naruto Shippuden Movie 3: Will of Fire (Manga Entertainment UK) which comes to home entertainment Monday 12th August, we have a copy on Blu-ray to give away to one lucky winner!
Synopsis:
Has Kakashi betrayed the Leaf Village?! Four ninjas with bloodline limits who have been guarding the Hidden Villages of Cloud, Stone, Mist and Sand disappear from their respective villages. The Land of Fire comes under suspicion as it is the only country to have suffered no loss. Mounting suspicion among the four countries almost brings about a 4th Great Ninja War. In the Hidden Village of Leaf, Tsunade orders her men to keep strict guard against War and to try to find out what really happened. At the same time, it turns out that Kakashi has left the village. The bad news deeply disturbs Naruto and his friends.
For your chance to win just answer the following question... Competition Closed
Winners will be chosen randomly and will be informed via email.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Santino Marella out of character promoting his Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga
MMACanada.net was invited to shoot a behind the scenes video of the new and upcoming Battle Arts Academy in Mississauga. Owners Steven Wong, Terry Frendo and WWE superstar Santino Marella give us access to the not yet completed under construction facility. Santino and Steven Wong walk us through the facility and explain the many features. Santino also delivers the first ever body slam in Battle Arts to a member of MMACanada.net
Nikki and Brie Bella prove they're city girls at heart: Total Divas bonus clip, Aug. 4, 2013
In this bonus scene from "Total Divas" Episode two, The Bellas talk about city life during a double date with John Cena and Daniel Bryan.
WWE in 5 - Week of July 29, 2013
Watch thrilling WWE action from the recent week, including WWE Champion John Cena vs. Ryback in a Tables Match and a Triple Threat Match featuring Randy Orton.
Spin Cycle: Kenny King, Eric Young, Petey Williams and Brian Hebner
The panel talks about their fathers and this new thing called social media?? Take things for a spin on the Spin Cycle
TNA Wrestling brings you Spin Cycle which airs as part of TNA Wrestling's Syndicated program "TNA Xplosion", which airs in the United Kingdom and around the world. The panel discusses hot button topics in the TNA Wrestling world, pop culture, and much more!
TNA Wrestling brings you Spin Cycle which airs as part of TNA Wrestling's Syndicated program "TNA Xplosion", which airs in the United Kingdom and around the world. The panel discusses hot button topics in the TNA Wrestling world, pop culture, and much more!
The Cleverlys "Gangnam Style"
The Cleverlys performing "Gangnam Style" at Music City Roots live from the Loveless Cafe on 8.07.2013
EMILY BOOTH TO PRODUCE AND STAR IN “SELKIE”
The plot, based on an ancient Celtic myth, sees Selkie enslaved to a drunken fisherman when he finds her shedded skin on the beach. Refusing to return her skin to her, the Selkie law of nature means she is now bound to him as his 'land wife' unable to return to her true form, and to the sea. Until one day, many years later, when she exacts her revenge and finally is able to transform back into her true form.
Emily assembled her own team for the project including concept artist Danny McMahon (who came up with the original drawings of the Selkie creature) and SFX artist Robbie Drake (Nightbreed, The Seasoning House)
Emily said today: “My aim is to create something truly unique and memorable, a dark and haunting adult fairytale, with a spectacular creature transformation sequence, all shot in Medieval locations. Yes it’s a challenge and will not be cheap which is why I’m using the innovative crowd funding site Kickstarter.”
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To find out more and invest go to:
http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/569693974/selkie-a-haunting-adult-fairytale-inspired-by-celt
WWE en Espanol: 26 de Julio
¿Que pasara ahora que John Cena escogió a Daniel Bryan como su oponente in SummerSlam?
SummerSlam 2004 Triple Threat Match: Edge vs. Batista vs. Chris Jericho
From 2004, Edge defends the Intercontinental Title in a Triple Threat Match vs. Batista and Chris Jericho.
SummerSlam in 60 Seconds: SummerSlam 2000
Catch all the action from SummerSlam 2000, including The Brothers of Destruction colliding.
SummerSlam 2005: The Undertaker vs. Randy Orton (Full Match)
From 2005, The Undertaker takes on the The Viper, Randy Orton.
SummerSlam 2009: DX vs. The Legacy
From 2009, Shawn Michaels and Triple H vs Cody Rhodes and Ted Dibiase.
SummerSlam 2001: Jeff Hardy vs. RVD (Full Match)
From 2001, Jeff Hardy defends the Hardcore Title in a Ladder Match against the One of a Kind, Rob Van Dam.
SummerSlam in 60 Seconds: SummerSlam 2001
Catch all of the action from SummerSlam 2001, featuring "Stone Cold" Steve Austin vs. Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, and The Rock facing Booker T for the WCW Title.
SummerSlam in 60 Seconds: SummerSlam 2002
Catch all of the action from SummerSlam 2002, featuring Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H, and Brock Lesnar's first WWE Championship win!
Rayman Legends - Mario & Luigi Costumes Trailer
Check out how Raman looks in his new Mario costume featured only on the Wii U.
Celeb: LeAnn Rimes Lands Reality Show
LeAnn and her husband Eddie Cibrian are hoping to show viewers what their lives are really like. Get the details!
GS Daily News - Xbox One DVR only for Gold, DA: Inquisition details!
PS4 UK preorders won't be guaranteed for launch, Xbox One DVR feature only for Gold subscription members, DA: Inquisition detailed!
Late Night E-Cards: Back to School, Mondays
Jimmy clicks through some of his favorite e-cards on the web.
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Celeb: Jennifer Hudson Puts Tiny Waist on Display
The "American Idol" alum wears a small top that highlights her slim figure. Check it out.
PS4 and Xbox One: Where Do We Stand Now? - YouTube Geek Week
IGN brings you up to speed on everything you need to know about the two next-gen Goliaths.
Why the Wii U Matters - YouTube Geek Week
Think Nintendo is dead in the water? Think again. IGN explains why the Wii U is still in the race for your living room.
Booker T's "Reality of Wrestling" - Episode 39
This is the 39th edition of Booker T's Promotion "Reality of Wrestling" bringing you the top unsigned talent from around the United States.
Daniel Bryan Down Under at the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
During WWE's recent trip to Australia, Daniel Bryan visited the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the world's oldest and largest Koala sanctuary.
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
WWE Studios, Lionsgate Announce Sequel To "See No Evil" Featuring Kane
"See No Evil 2" revives the nightmare of the first film when Jacob Goodnight rises from the dead in the city morgue after his killing spree at the Blackwell Hotel. In this ominous, underground locker for the dead, a group of medical students fight to survive as this deranged psychopath once again starts to pick them apart one by one.
Lionsgate will handle worldwide distribution of "See No Evil 2," while WWE Studios will utilize its extensive global reach through television, digital and social media and print assets to market the film.
"We are so pleased to extend what has been an ideal partnership with Lionsgate,” said Michael Luisi, President, WWE Studios. “Their expertise in distributing and marketing thrilling genre films complements our own vision and efforts for these movies perfectly. Our enthusiasm is amplified with the addition of the Soska Sisters on board to apply their truly unique style to 'See No Evil 2.' ”
"The WWE team has proven success in building strong global brands and have proven to be a great partner in our past ventures together," said Steve Beeks, Co-Chief Operating Officer and Motion Picture Group President at Lionsgate. "We are thrilled to expand the partnership in the development and marketing of genre features that marry WWE's stars with our own global distribution expertise."
"See No Evil 2" is the fourth partnership between Lionsgate and WWE Studios following "See No Evil," "The Condemned" and an upcoming reboot of the "Leprechaun" franchise.
The Return of ITV's World of Sport Wrestling
WOS Wrestling Ltd and ITV Studios Limited have come to terms to resurrect ITV's iconic World of Sport Wrestling.
ITV's televised wrestling broadcast from 1955 to 1988, and drew huge ratings with an average viewership of 8.5 million; at it's peak an audience of 18 million tuned in for the 1981 Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks match at Wembley. Other British wrestlers such as Mick McManus, Jackie "Mr TV" Pallo, Les Kellett, and "Bomber" Pat Roach all became household names. So popular was ITV's wrestling that a 1963 event held at the Royal Albert Hall featured Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh, as a guest of honour.
World of Sport Wrestling utilises a highly respected technical style drawn up by the late Admiral Lord Mountevans in the Committee Rooms of Great Britain's Houses of Parliament.
The comeback event at Croydon's Fairfield Halls, which is being taped for ITV, will feature new wrestlers, but promises to be in the spirit of traditional World of Sport Wrestling, utilizing the Mountevans Rules. A number of the original World of Sport Wrestling legends will also be making a special appearance, including the masked man of mystery Kendo Nagasaki, and the man widely considered the world’s greatest technical wrestler; Johnny Saint.
"What's old is new again," said WOS Wrestling Ltd's Managing Director John Chapman. "The internet age has produced a whole new generation of wrestling fans who study the wrestling skills of British legends such as Johnny Saint, Mark "Rollerball" Rocco, and Dynamite Kid. We've gone full circle. The public want this style of wrestling to come back; it's an alternative to the American style. World of Sport Wrestling goes right back to basics, putting a clear emphasis on the actual wrestling."
The comeback event has been three years in the making. IT entrepreneur John Chapman incorporated WOS Wrestling Ltd in 2010 and started the process of acquiring rights to bon-vaninta wrestling trade marks from the Crown. In June 2013, WOS Wrestling Ltd sold numerous World of Sport trade marks rights to ITV Studios Limited with an agreement to provide new World of Sport Wrestling for ITV.
Tickets for this family friendly event are priced at £12 adults, £10 concessions, and £40 for a family of four. Tickets may be purchased via the Fairfield Halls website http://www.fairfield.co.uk, or alternatively telephone the Fairfield Halls box office on 020 8688 9291 (booking fee may apply). Tickets will also be available on the door, subject to availability. Doors open Doors 2pm, and the event commences 3pm.
About WOS Wrestling Ltd
WOS Wrestling Ltd, a privately held company, is principally engaged in providing family-friendly wrestling on its television programming, digital media and publishing platforms. Incorporated in 2010, WOS Wrestling Ltd acquired rights to numerous bon-vaninta wrestling trademarks from the Crown. In 2012 WOS Wrestling Ltd (in conjunction with ITV Broadcasting Limited) began distribution of classic World of Sport Wrestling television episodes on iTunes. In 2013 WOS Wrestling Ltd sold numerous trade mark rights to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc, and sold numerous World of Sport trade mark rights to ITV Studios Limited with an agreement to provide new World of Sport Wrestling for ITV. The company is headquartered in Ware, Hertfordshire, UK, with offices Delaware, USA (WOS Wrestling Inc). WOS Wrestling Ltd has consecutively produced annual pre and post tax profits that have contributed towards corporation tax.
Additional information on WOS Wrestling Ltd can be found at woswrestling.com
About ITV Studios Limited
ITV Studios UK is the largest and most successful commercial production company in the UK, creating over 3,500 hours of original programming each year. Building on a heritage of over 50 years of quality programme-making, ITV Studios UK produces across a wide range of genres, from drama and entertainment to factual and lifestyle, for channels including ITV, the BBC, Channel 4, Sky, Discovery, National Geographic Channel, History and Channel 5. It is based in London, Manchester’s MediaCityUK and Leeds.
Additional information on ITV Studios Limited can be found at itvstudios.com
WOS, World of Sport and the World of Sport logo are registered trademarks of ITV Studios Limited. ITV is a registered trademark of ITV Network Limited. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are the property of their respective owners. WOS Wrestling Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number number 07393109. WOS Wrestling Inc is registered in Delaware, USA, company number 5089081.
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