Author: Angela Quinton

Angela Quinton is a writer, designer and web developer from Canada. She's also a colossal werewolf nerd who wrote her first werewolf story on her mom's typewriter at age 11. When not writing code or geeking out over werewolf stuff, Angela runs trails, spots trains, and throws rocks at the Pacific Ocean. She lives near Vancouver, Canada, with their lovely and tolerant wife, three feline malcontents and an increasingly terrible dachshund.

“Werewolf” Series DVD Release Date Pushed Back, Pre-Order + Two Features Announced

Werewolf: The Complete SeriesThe eagerly anticipated 5-DVD release of the Werewolf TV series was originally scheduled for a September 1st release, but now TVShowsOnDVD.com is saying that the date has been pushed back to October 6th. These are the folks who originally broke the story about Werewolf being officially released, so I’m gonna go ahead and trust them on this one.

No word on what caused the delay, but it might be that Shout! Factory wants a bit more time to cram the discs full of extras and features, two of which have been announced: “The Man Who Was Alamo Joe” with actor Lance LeGault, and “To Build A Better Werewolf” with special makeup FX creators Greg Cannom and Gino Crognale.

One last thing, and it might be the best news yet: if you’re like me and you can’t keep your release dates straight, you can pre-order Werewolf: The Complete Series from Amazon for $34.99 US. Is it just me, or is that ridiculously cheap?

Hat-tip to ArcLight for the info.

Jul. 1st 2009

Universal Orlando Brings The Wolfman To Life For Halloween

Halloween Horror Nights - The Wolfman

Universal Orlando has announced that a live-action treatment of The Wolfman will play a major part of its 2009 Halloween Horror Night events, presumably as part of the marketing effort leading up to the film’s release on November 6. From the press release:

Universal Orlando is partnering with Universal Pictures to bring one of the year’s most highly anticipated films, “The Wolfman,” to life so guests can experience it firsthand before it hits theaters on November 6. …“Halloween Horror Nights is the perfect launch for ‘The Wolfman,’” says the film’s producer Scott Stuber. “The horror audience is one of the most enthusiastic and loyal so we are so pleased they are experiencing it first at Halloween Horror Nights.”

Planning and set-up for the events are still underway so there aren’t any specific details regarding how The Wolfman will be showcased, beyond visitors being able to watch “as ‘The Wolfman’s’ alter-ego, Lawrence Talbot, discovers a primal side of himself he didn’t know existed.” Presumably there will be some element of transformation, which would be cool.

Halloween Horror Nights are slated for September 25-26, October 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 21-25 and 28-31. Tickets are $69.99 US plus tax, and can be pre-ordered at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com or by calling 1-888-467-7677 (HORROR-7).

Jul. 1st 2009

Grimm Brothers “Big Bad Wolf” Foam Latex Appliance

Grimm Brothers Big Bad Wolf Foam Latex Appliance

It’s never too early to start planning for Hallow’een. The Grimm Brothers (yes, they’re actually brothers) have just released this exclusive werewolf appliance for 2009. Check it out!

Jun. 29th 2009

Landis Sells “American Werewolf” Rights to Dimension; Remake In The Works

John Landis has sold the remake rights for An American Werewolf In London to Dimension Films, Bloody Disgusting reports. Dimension is the film company that brought us Grindhouse, Sin City and the Halloween and Scream film. As a werewolf fan the original is very close to my heart, but I had always assumed that for most people, AWIL was probably just an obscure horror /dark comedy with an abrupt ending. Apparently not! I’ve had a number of news submissions on this, and even Perez Hilton posted about it. No word yet on when /how they intend to bring this remake to life, but Dimension have taken on a huge responsibility if they think they’re going to one-up the definitive cinema werewolf transformation scene.

Jun. 29th 2009

AV Club’s “Hater” Rips on Teen Wolf Remake

I’m a big Fan of the Onion’s non-satirical (but often hilarious) media / culture magazine, The AV Club. One column I read with particular glee is Amelie Gillette’s The Hater, which is basically an outlet for the acerbic Amelie to patronize the living hell out of ridiculous pop culture nuggets. Yesterday she focused her hate-beam on MTV’s recently-announced effort to reboot Teen Wolf as a series (this is apparently a different thing than the Warner Bros. remake mentioned last week). If you like werewolves and snark at the same time, check it out, and don’t for get to read the comments thread. So good.

Jun. 26th 2009

Dracula & Wolfman Used Game Emporium

Today’s Penny Arcade! comic proves once again that when it comes to marketability and positive brand association, werewolf beats vampire every time. Having said that, I would probably skill be reluctant to buy a new DS game from either of these guys.

Jun. 26th 2009

Teen Wolf Remake In The Works

Teen WolfHollywood, I hate you and yet I love you at the same time. How can this be? According to Moviehole, Warner Bros is looking for writers to pen an updated script on which to base a remake of Teen Wolf. It seems they’re not sure whether the film should be an updated remake or a “son of Teen Wolf” continuation, but two things are for sure: it’s going to be cheesy as hell, and I am going to have to see it.

Jun. 18th 2009

“Beasts” by Richard Wilbur

Roukas recently sent this in, and I’m glad he did! Read on, enjoy, and remember that we too are beasts. (more…)

Jun. 17th 2009

Grandma, What Big Teeth You Have

John Tebbutt of Fast Forward Weekly recently posted a great article about the history of the Little Red Riding Hood story as told in various films over the past 80 years. While not strictly about werewolves, it’s a great look at the role that “wolves”, both animal and human, have played in motion pictures. Worth a read, and it might help you expand your rental list.

Jun. 16th 2009

Paranormalia

ParanormaliaAnimation Magazine has a bit on Paranormalia, an animated adventure comedy series about a werewolf boy who turns into a human during the day.

The series, set for 52 11-minute segments, is aimed at the 8-12 age range and tells the story of a timid boy werewolf named Hunter who becomes a hyperactive human during the daytime. He spends most of his time trying to find a cure for his strange condition while getting caught between his competing natures.

Paranormalia is presently in development, with no word on which network might run it, or when it might air. When I know, you’ll know!

Jun. 16th 2009