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!
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.
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.
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.
Teen Wolf Remake In The Works
Hollywood, 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.
“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…)
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.
Paranormalia
Animation 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!
In Case You Missed Them: “Ginger Snaps” Sequel Reviews
In the ghastly event that you’ve never seen them, Film Threat‘s Mariko McDonald has posted excellent reviews of Ginger Snaps Unleashed and Ginger Snaps Back, the sequel and prequel to one of the best werewolf movies ever. Seriously, if you’ve never seen the Ginger Snaps trilogy, hie thee to your nearest video rental place, Netflix account or torrent tracker and check them out. You might want to book the afternoon off. These films should be required viewing for any werewolf fan, especially the Canadian ones. And damn it all, if you torrent these movies and discover that you like them, please
“Queer Wolf” Available In Paperback
“Queer Wolf“, an anthology of werewolf stories that would undoubtedly make Carrie Prejean frown in prim distaste, is now available from Amazon
The debut anthology from James EM Rasmussen’s QueeredFiction is an entertaining and varied collection, boasting such talents as Charlie Cochrane and Ginn Hale. Lovers of the lycan will find much to slaver over here: from the werewolf wanabee to the lovers-through-time, to waifs and strays. From the carnal to the violent to the passionate, this anthology will wag your tail, I guarantee it.
Thanks to James for giving Werewolf News the heads-up!