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AFM: Sales Art and Info Sheets: George A. Romero's Deadtime Stories Volumes I and II

We told you about George A. Romero's upcoming anthology flicks, Deadtime Stories, a long while ago. Since our initial story there's been little movement on the project, but now at this year's AFM two bits of sales art and info sheets about Volumes I and II in this series of films have sprung up, and guess what? We've got all the goods for you right here.

Survival of the Dead Rough Promo/Sales Trailer

Talk about a treat for Halloween! What looks to be a rough cut of a new promo (for the upcoming AFM perhaps?) for George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead (review here) showed up on YouTube, and we've got it for you right here! Just beware that spoilers abound ... as does a glorious amount of gory gags.

Romero's The Crazies Heading to Blu-ray

With The Crazies remake being released in theatres on February 26, 2010, we've been expecting news about a reissue of George A. Romero's original version of the film, and now we know that Blue Underground will be bringing it to Blu-ray on February 23rd.

Casting for NOTLD: Origins Coming Together

A source close to the pre-production goings-on of Zebediah de Soto's Night of the Living Dead: Origins called in with some exclusive updated casting news that makes the 3D "American anime" sound better and better all the time. Mos Def is confirmed as Ben, and four more parts are in the final stages of negotiation.

Fantastic Fest 09: New Survival of the Dead Review

Now that Survival of the Dead has had its premiere here in the States at Fantastic Fest '09, buzz has been steadily building for this sixth entry into the maestro's most beloved franchise.

Survival of the Dead (2009)

Reviewed by Scott A. Johnson Starring Devon Bostick, Kathleen Munroe, Alan Van Sprang, Kenneth Welsh, Richard Fitzpatrick Directed by George A. Romero

Exclusive: First Look at Night of the Living Dead: Origins

More news ... and the first image ... has trickled out about Zebediah de Soto's 3D "American anime" Night of the Living Dead remake. Not only did we get confirmation that Joe Pilato will indeed be portraying Cooper, but we also learned the name of one of the actors being considered for Ben.

Fantastic Fest 09: Romero Discusses the Future of the Dead

Fantastic Fest's Saturday night screening of the American premiere of George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead (review here) saw a packed house abuzz with anticipation about what the godfather of the zombie subgenre had come up with this time. As a bonus, we also received a little bit of information about what he might be coming up with next.

Night of the Living Dead in 3D Again?

Didn't we just get treated to a 3D remake of Night of the Living Dead a few years ago, and didn't it pretty much suck to high heaven? Here we are once again, and for the record George A. Romero has nothing to do with this production either. This time it's being produced by Simon West, director of the abysmal remake When a Stranger Calls and the equally atrocious Lara Croft: Tomb Raider.

Double Dose of the Dead: Survival of the Dead and Zombieland Reviews

Now this is how we like kicking off the week! Two reviews to get fans of the living dead (both running and shambling) all feverish with anticipation. Things are looking sweet in the land of the dead, folks! Get ready for lots of carnage!

Survival of the Dead (2009)

Reviewed by Matt Blazi Starring Devon Bostick, Alan Van Sprang, Kathleen Munroe, Kenneth Welsh Directed by George A. Romero

Survival of the Dead Selling Selling Selling!

The sixth entry into George A. Romero's Dead franchise, Survival of the Dead, is getting quite a bit of attention after its debut run at the Venice International Film Festival, where according to @OfficialRomero it received a nearly five-minute long standing ovation upon conclusion (a portion of which was caught on video), and as a result distribution rights are selling quickly!

Sarge Speaks Some More! New Survival of the Dead Video

Part Two of the Survival of the Dead video series Sarge Speaks just popped up online featuring Alan Van Sprang as Sarge, in character and talking apocalypse. Suit up, soldier.

First Official Clip - Survival of the Dead

In anticipation of the film's world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival as part of the "Midnight Madness" portion of programming, the first clip from George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead has made its way online.

Sarge Speaks! New Survival of the Dead Video

I can pretty much guarantee that no one is more stoked for the release of George A. Romero's Survival of the Dead than I am. Being a zombie for the master? It just doesn't get much better. To help you get just as excited, a new video has debuted on the official Survival of the Dead MySpace page!