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King Kong Gets Animated to Tell His Side of the Story

Even with Rise of the Planet of the Apes rapidly approaching, 20th Century Fox isn't ready to quit monkeying around! Speaking of monkeys, the biggest of them all is getting ready to tell an entirely different tale.

*UPDATE* Vintage Print of the Original King Kong Discovered! Spider Pit Sequence Intact?

If this comes to fruition, it could very well be the biggest thing we'll have to be thankful for, for decades to come. Get ready to be guardedly excited, folks! As per the UK's Evening Times:

Rest in Peace: Dino De Laurentiis

Few producers in Hollywood have been as prolific as Dino De Laurentiis. For decades the man pumped out tons of genre films, sometimes one right after the other. It's with a heavy heart that we report today that he's no longer with us.

CONTEST CLOSED! Win an October Fear Fest Blu-ray and DVD Bundle

We've had dozens of contests running this month in honor of Halloween, but we have saved the best one for last! You want a home video bundle to die for? Look no further! In honor of its line-up of Halloween horror titles, Warner Brothers, in association with Dread Central, has your opportunity to win an exclusive October Fear Fest Blu-ray and DVD Bundle!

DVD Releases: September 28, 2010: Frozen King Kong is a Madman at FrightFest

After a couple of light on horror weeks, we are finally treated to a bumper crop of new releases. Headlining the week is Frozen, which is just what we in Southern California need to stave off our current heat wave. A couple of oldies but goodies are out, too, as Madman celebrates its Happy 30th Birthday and the original King Kong comes to Blu-ray.

A Look at the Original King Kong on Blu-ray

Finally the granddaddy of them all, the original 1933 masterpiece King Kong, is hitting Blu-ray high definition next week, September 28th, and we've got a look at not only the cover art but three clips from the disc's bonus features! Start beating those drums!

Preview: Dread Central Rides: King Kong 360 3D!

I'll never forget that fateful morning driving westbound on the I-134 and rounding the bend to see Universal Studios in flames. The pillars of smoke rose high enough to blot out the sun, and all of us were left with an unbearable sadness as miles of backlot - including Hill Valley, the King Kong exhibit, and vaults of archival material - perished in that godawful fire. Thankfully, Universal and Peter Jackson have made the best of a bad situation, and we now have a brand-new Kong attraction.

Final Teaser Trailer - King Kong 360 3D

Lots of theme park goers will be spending the Fourth of July weekend at Universal Studios Hollywood to take part in what will no doubt be an historical afternoon as the biggest gorilla of them all takes up residence in his new stomping grounds.

Peter Jackson Discusses the King Kong 3D Attraction at Universal Studios

As an unabashed lover of Peter Jackson's King Kong remake, today's news has me all kinds of giddy! There have been lots of rumblings of a new Universal Studios attraction involving the Eighth Wonder of the World, and now you can hear all about it from the director himself!

King Kong 360 3D: Kong Attacks the Santa Monica Pier!

The second in a series of viral videos in support of the grand opening of Universal's King Kong 360 3D attraction has hit the Net, and we've got all the destruction for you as it happens!

The Original 1933 King Kong Coming to Blu-ray

It's reporting news like this that makes me thrilled to run a horror website. That's right, kids! The true king of the giant monster jungle is getting ready to leave his mark on Blu-ray High Definition!

King Kong 360 3D: Kong Attacks Dodger Stadium!

The first in what we are guessing is an upcoming series of viral videos in support of the grand opening of Universal's King Kong 3D attraction has hit the Net, and we've got all the destruction for you as it happens!

Peter Jackson Talks Universal's New King Kong 3D Attraction

Hearts of fans everywhere were broken when the King Kong attraction burned down at Universal Studios LA a couple of years ago. But you can't keep a good ape down. Especially one so pissed off and huge! We're happy to announce that Kong is now back, and bigger and badder than ever!

Dread Central Tours the Upcoming King Kong 360 3D Ride

Earlier this morning Dread Central was invited to a very preliminary sneak peek at the upcoming King Kong attraction that will be integrated into the backlot tour at Universal Studios Hollywood Theme Park this summer.