On demand picks Nov 11, 2009
(Comcast Free Movies) The second film to be directed by the heavy-metal rocker Rob Zombie is actually a pretty good, if almost completely scurrilous, homage to the cheap drive-in revenge films of the 1970s. Fans of the genre will be in B-movie heaven picking off the cameo appearances, but the main plot, about a kill-crazed clan of psychos, wallows too heavily in sadism. (Boston Globe)
Beyond the Multiplex Nov 7, 2009
I am not writing about Rob Zombie (director of "House of 1000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects" and two "Halloween" remakes) because I don't like his movies that much and I'm not sure what to say about him. Make your own damn list, Zombie acolytes. (Salon)
Grief, cancer, Nietzsche and Santa Nov 6, 2009
" Share: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2009 01:03 PST A spectacular new film explores the physics and metaphysics of nature's most terrifying elemental force By Alex Hermant/Zeitgeist Films A still from "Act of God" You probably don't need a movie to tell you that lightning can evoke something approaching religious terror in the most atheistic people, and can be seen as the direct work of God by the faithful. Maybe your own body told you that, the last time the hair on your neck and arms stood rigid while a... (Salon)
Hollywood 'scared town,' says Zombie Oct 31, 2009
Director Rob Zombie's "Halloween 2" is being re-released this weekend ... Rob Zombie is behind "Halloween 2," being re-released this weekend ... (CNN) -- Don't bother complaining to Rob Zombie about how Hollywood's out of original ideas and keeps remaking old movies. (CNN)
JoJo in LaLa Land Oct 30, 2009
The movie, Beg, costars Tony Todd of Candyman and 24 fame, Michael Berryman of The Hills Have Eyes, and Kristina Klebe, who was in Haverhill native Rob Zombie s recent redo of Halloween. Moran said that even though he hadn t acted since his 30s, he felt the need to do the film and to work with his horror family. (Boston Globe)
Is Jackson's 'This Is It' Oscar Bound? Oct 30, 2009
Some scary stuff is universal, and even celebrities -- including Gerard Butler, Elijah Wood and Rob Zombie -- aren't immune. President Hugo Chavez said he met privately with actor Sean Penn on Wednesday, and that the Oscar-winning celebrity may film a movie in Venezuela. (Click2Houston, TX)
Pop Music's 5 Best Halloween Songs Oct 28, 2009
Rob Zombie "Dragula". Slayer "Raining Blood". (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Rock and Shock festival draws some famously ghoulish guests Oct 16, 2009
Stars of popular horror franchises such as Rob Zombie s movies, the Friday the 13th flicks, and Texas Chainsaw Massacre hold court in convention rooms ... McDowell appears in both of Rob Zombie s Halloween remakes. (Boston Globe)
Know your zombies! Oct 15, 2009
If that holds no appeal, maybe try a group that bears the zombie namesake theres White Zombie, which sings I, Zombie, or Rob Zombie. If those are still too hardcore, you might go with a softer track from the 60s group The Zombies or Zombie from the Cranberries. (The Palm Beach Post)
Former MGM Mirage CEO Lanni diagno00004000sed with cancer Oct 14, 2009
Officials for The Light Group say Maroon 5 singer Adam Levine, Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee and former White Zombie frontman Rob Zombie are unavailable for the show because of scheduling conflicts. In their place, promoters say they have booked Pussycat Dolls singer Nicole Scherzinger, Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry and former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Sonoma Wire Works Acquires DrumCore, KitCore and Famous Drummer Content Oct 9, 2009
Submersible products include grooves and drum sounds featuring Ben Smith (Heart), John Bishop (Ernie Watts), Terry Bozzio (Jeff Beck, Zappa), Matt Sorum (Velvet Revolver), Tony Braunagel (Bonnie Raitt), Ned Douglas (Dave Stewart), Sly Dunbar (Bob Marley), Michael Shrieve (Santana), Alan White (John Lennon, Yes), Matt Cameron (Soundgarden, Pearl Jam), John Tempesta (Rob Zombie), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), Lonnie Wilson (Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts), Luis Conte (Clapton, Sergio Mendes),... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Create a soundtrack for your day Oct 3, 2009
Maybe Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, AFI and Mindless Self Indulgence have horrifyingly morbid lyrics, but at least my room is clean thanks to them. Maybe Yellowcard, The Flaming Lips, Destiny s Child, and The Ataris aren t as popular as they once were, but I still listen to them when they fit my mood. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Las Vegas' Stratosphere developer dies at 67 Sep 26, 2009
Officials for The Light Group say the musicians will be joined by Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Courtney Love, Rob Zombie and others at an Oct. 2 concert hosted by actor Kiefer Sutherland ... Officials for The Light Group say the musicians will be joined by Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Courtney Love, Rob Zombie and others at an Oct. 2 concert hosted by actor Kiefer Sutherland. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Slash, Courtney Love Will Help Mark 20th Anniversary Of The Mirage Sep 23, 2009
Officials from The Light Group say Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee, Courtney Love, Rob Zombie and others will join the musicians at an Oct. 2 concert hosted by actor Kiefer Sutherland. The casino will also host a private celebrity poker tournament and nightclub events that weekend. (KWTX.com, TX)
DVD Report: This week's new releases (Sept. 20) Sep 20, 2009
Look for Blu-ray debuts of Shaun of the Dead and Sam Raimi s Army of Darkness, as well as DVD releases of Rob Zombie s animated romp The Haunted World of El Superbeasto and the Rankin/Bass ghoulie groove Mad Monster Party. (Universal, $26. (Boston Globe)
A monster movie Sep 12, 2009
It s time for another cult classic, and we soon might be bowing at the feet of Rob Zombie for The Haunted World of El Superbeasto. According to the writer and director, A superhero monster sex comedy/musical is exactly what the world has been screaming for. (Boston Globe)
*Tap, Tap* Is this thing... Sep 9, 2009
Starz Media's animation production outfit Film Roman is teaming with Rob Zombie to premiere the movie producer/rock singer's new animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto on select video-on-platforms Sept. 7, a week prior to movie's theatrical debut. The R-rated film, which chronicles the exploits of a crime-fighting, over-the-hill masked wrestler, will debut on DirecTV, Dish Network and Comcast Cable's VOD platforms at a suggested price of $6. (Multichannel News)
Starz Media Opens Early VOD Window For Zombie's 'Superbeasto' Film Sep 8, 2009
Starz Media's animation production outfit Film Roman is teaming with Rob Zombie to premiere the movie producer/rock singer's new animated film The Haunted World of El Superbeasto on select video-on-platforms Sept. 7, a week prior to movie's theatrical debut. The R-rated film, which chronicles the exploits of a crime-fighting, over-the-hill masked wrestler, will debut on DirecTV, Charter, Dish Network and Comcast Cable's VOD platforms at a suggested price of $6. (Multichannel News)
Movie stars: Capsules of new and current releases Sep 5, 2009
Halloween II With his new sequel, Rob Zombie spends less time paying tribute and more time getting inventive, with mixed results. The print ads claim this is the franchise s final chapter, but despite Zombie s efforts - or because of them - only the most hardcore fans will have a hard time saying goodbye. (Boston Globe)
‘Halloween’ sequel has few treats Aug 29, 2009
For the first half of Rob Zombie s 2007 redo, the answer seemed to be yes, within limits, as Zombie delved deep into bogeyman Michael Myers s origins ... Written and directed by: Rob Zombie. (Boston Globe)
Halloween II (2009) Aug 29, 2009
Either way, after what one suspects will be a relatively successful opening weekend, Rob Zombie will no doubt be holed up in the back of a Hot Topic, counting your money and laughing his ass off ... Director Rob Zombie discusses the sequel to his Halloween franchise reboot. (IGN FilmForce)
THE HORROR ...: The other scary films coming out this fall Aug 28, 2009
(Friday)Director: Rob Zombie Stars: Tyler Mane, Scout Taylor-Compton Story: Michael Myers (Mane) continues to struggle with his anger-management issues, and this time he's terrorizing folks he met during his last rampage. The film picks up with the same scene where the first movie left off, with Laurie Strode (Taylor-Compton) walking away after killing Myers. (USA Today)
Rob Zombie to remake 'The Blob' Aug 28, 2009
After reviving the `Halloween' franchise, Rob Zombie will next reinvent `The Blob. . (Variety)
Dominick Dunne, author of crime stories, dies Aug 27, 2009
Jason Bateman and Mila Kunis attend the Extract premiere, Rob Zombie is ready for Halloween II, David Letterman is a late-night hit and more. TODAYAug. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
Clown Prince of Darkness Aug 25, 2009
But, you know, I think Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie and myself, we understand one thing - that entertainment will never die. If you entertain an audience for an hour and 45 minutes, and just kill them so they walk away saying, 'Wow, that was like Cirque Du Soleil', then they're going to come back every time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Entertainment Weekly's Picks of the Week Aug 24, 2009
Rob Zombie returns with his second go at the story of Michael Myers, inspired by the John Carpenter horror classic. "Halloween," Zombie's first crack at reviving the franchise in 2007, grossed more than $80 million worldwide. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Blues' Clues Aug 22, 2009
At Radio City Music Hall for a one-night stand Thursday, the rockers played a set that reminded the sold-out Music Hall why they're one of the most important rock acts to ever come out of the UK. The scope of the band's songs in this performance showcased their musicality (they've still got it), and that there's more to the Moody Blues than the movie soundtrack staple "Nights in White Satin," most recently borrowed by Rob Zombie for his horror flick "Halloween 2.". The obvious fan favorites,... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
'Brutal Legend' Soundtrack Revealed Aug 11, 2009
" Some of the artists whose songs are featured in the game include: ? Anthrax ? Black Sabbath ? Def Leppard ? DragonForce ? Judas Priest ? Marilyn Manson ? Megadeth ? Mtley Cr?e ? Motrhead ? Ozzy Osbourne ? Rob Zombie ? Tenacious D (Jack Black's band) Apart from providing musical accompaniment, a handful of artists also provide voice work in the game. Lemmy of Motrhead, Rob Halford of Judas Priest and Ozzy Osbourne of Black Sabbath will appear throughout the game, playing a wide variety of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Brütal Legend Aug 11, 2009
Double Fine and EA Announce Super-Charged Soundtrack for Br. "market" : {"NAME" : "U.S.", "ID" : "us_market", "TZ" : "ET", "TZOFFSET" : "-14400", "open" : "1249997424", "close" : "1250020824", "flags" : {}} , "STREAMER_SERVER" : "http://streamerapi.finance.yahoo.com","arrowAsChangeSign" : false,"throttleInterval": "1000". (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
An ageless clown like Alice Aug 7, 2009
I look at Marilyn Manson and Slipknot and Rob Zombie as my disobedient children, he says. I will still put my show up against theirs any time. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Jim Carrey Had Everyone Fooled At The 1999 MTV Movie Awards May 27, 2009
"But people kept telling me, 'He's in the green room.' Well they didn't tell me he's in disguise ... I went in, I took one look at him and I thought it was Rob Zombie.". Carrey ended up hiding out in the audience until Mike Myers and Janeane Garofalo announced that he'd won the award. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rob Zombie Talks Return To 'Halloween' Series With 'H2' May 23, 2009
Rob Zombie Talks Return To 'Halloween' Series With 'H2 ... Rob Zombie on the set of "H2" (MTV News) ... With some help from the incomparable Rob Zombie, "Halloween" is coming early this year. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rock Gone Wild festival scheduled in Algona May 13, 2009
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It's summer at the movies! May 2, 2009
Rob Zombie directs his second Halloween movie, spookily indifferent to the eight previous Halloween movies and to the fact that the ghostly holiday comes in October. (Aug. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
FILM: Summer 2009 preview May 1, 2009
Rob Zombie directs (again). Blood will be hurled. (Sioux City Journal)
Alumnus makes name in film Mar 25, 2009
Although the studio's big projects -- Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds and Rob Marshall's Nine -- wrapped production before he started to work, he plans a visit to Halloween 2's shoot in Atlanta to visit his old friend, director and musician Rob Zombie. Ortenberg said he would like to visit Penn State in the fall to speak to a film class and take his sons, Jason, 14, and Andrew, 11, to a football game. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Two horror flicks filming in Decatur Mar 17, 2009
Musician Rob Zombie is directing one of the films, Halloween 2, in the city on Tuesday, St. Patrick s Day. The movie, a remake of the original, features Malcolm McDowell and Scout Taylor, according to the city s blog, The Decatur Minute. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Does the Wii need more gore? Mar 13, 2009
Inviting gunplay and bloodsport onto the Wii is a bit like bringing Rob Zombie onto Dancing With the Stars. . (MSNBC -- Technology)
Local Band's Win Gives El Paso Boost Feb 10, 2009
"They beat out Disturbed, Judas Priest, Motley Crue and Rob Zombie and those are just huge names in the industry," said George Reynoso, music historian and the owner of All That Music in East El Paso. Reynoso said when local band members do well it's a great boost for the community. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Grammy Nominations: A Refresher Before The Big Show Feb 9, 2009
Carter" Ludacris (featuring T.I.), "Wish You Would" Young Jeezy (featuring Kanye West), "Put On"Record of the Year Adele, "Chasing Pavements" Coldplay, "Viva la Vida" Leona Lewis, "Bleeding Love" M.I.A., "Paper Planes" Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, "Please Read the Letter"Song of the Year Estelle (featuring Kanye West), "American Boy" Adele, "Chasing Pavements" Jason Mraz, "I'm Yours" Sara Bareilles, "Love Song" Coldplay, "Viva la Vida"Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Spiral Trance Signs With Rat Pak Records Feb 8, 2009
As a member of Rat Pak Records' family, Spiral Trance will join a roster of high-profile artists such as: 3 Kisses, Pulse 8, Q, Twisted Roots, Ronny Munroe (ex-Metal Church), members from Queensryche, Hatebreed, Megadeth, Rob Zombie, and others. Spiral Trance received the 2006 Song of the Year award at the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards for their song Hellacious. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Grammy nominations in top categories Feb 7, 2009
Hard Rock Performance "Inside The Fire," Disturbed; "Visions," Judas Priest; "Wax Simulacra," The Mars Volta; "Saints Of Los Angeles," Mtley Cre; "Lords Of Salem," Rob Zombie. Metal Performance "Heroes Of Our Time," DragonForce; "Nostradamus," Judas Priest; "My Apocalypse," Metallica; "Under My Thumb," Ministry; "Psychosocial," Slipknot. (MSNBC -- Music)
