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Clem Burke, famed drummer for Blondie, died Sunday. He was 70.

The official Blondie account announced the news of Burke’s death: “It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer.

“Clem was not just a drummer; he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.”

The statement was signed “Debbie, Chris, and the entire Blondie family.”

Burke played on all of Blondie’s albums, from their 1976 self-titled debut to their breakthrough Parallel Lines album in 1978, featuring their chart-topping “Heart of Glass,” 1979’s Eat...

Clem Burke, who as the drummer for the rock band Blondie was the group’s “heartbeat,” died Sunday of cancer. He was 70.

His death was announced today by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band.

“It is with profound sadness that we relay news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Clem Burke following a private battle with cancer,” the statement from Blondie singer Debbie Harry and guitarist Chris Stein begins.

“Clem was not just a drummer,” the statement continues, “he was the heartbeat of Blondie. His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable. Beyond his musicianship, Clem was a source of inspiration both on and off the stage. His vibrant spirit, infectious enthusiasm and rock solid work ethic touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.” Read the statement in full below.

Born Clement...

Quick LinksMariska Hargitay Started at the Bottom With 'Ghoulies''Ghoulies' Inspired Three Bad SequelsIt Took 15 Years for Hargitay to Be Taken Seriously as an Actress

Mariska Hargitay was a relatively unknown actress when she was cast in the role of Olivia Benson on the crime drama television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. When the show debuted in 1999, Benson had the rank of a junior detective, which has been steadily upgraded over the course of the show’s 26-season run to sergeant, commanding officer, lieutenant, and then captain. In playing the longest-running character in one of the longest-running drama shows in television history, Hargitay has become one of the highest-paid actresses on television and won two Emmy Awards.

Just as Mark Harmon’s iconic portrayal of Leroy Jethro Gibbs on NCIS has overshadowed the rest of Harmon’s career, Hargitay has become so synonymous with the Benson character that her...

In the age of streaming, there’s a widespread belief that every movie is available, all the time, everywhere. Don’t fall for it! Some of the greatest movies ever made are nowhere to be found due to everything from music rights snafus to corporate negligence. In this column, we take a look at films currently out-of-print on physical media and unavailable on any streaming platform in an effort to draw attention to them and say to their rights holders, “Release This!”

At the end of 1999, Entertainment Weekly ran a cover story titled “The Year That Changed Movies,” celebrating the abundance of highwire masterpieces that the American film industry seemed to be cranking out on a weekly basis that year. “Eyes Wide Shut,” “Magnolia,” “The Limey,” “Fight Club,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Election,” “Boys Don’t Cry”, “The Straight Story,” “The Sixth Sense,” “Bringing Out the Dead,” “The Matrix,” and “Three Kings” are just a random sampling,...

Four years ago, we heard that Luca Bercovici, who wrote and directed the 1984 creature feature Ghoulies, and his co-writer Jefery Levy were trying to get Ghoulies franchise rights holder Sony Pictures to let them reboot the franchise. Earlier this year, a press release revealed that Bercovici and Levy have officially reclaimed the domestic rights to Ghoulies and have big plans for the franchise, including making a new trilogy of films. Now, actor Michael Des Barres – who played the villainous cult leader Malcolm Graves in the original film – has made a post on social media that indicates he might be returning for the reboot!

Sharing an image of his Ghoulies character, Des Barres wrote, “I had green contacts on my eyes which virtually blinded me! And the horns seem to keep on growing as the weeks went by.. there’s no business like sure business!!! Guess what? I think they want me to do it again.

The inaugural Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise will set sail in May 2025, featuring a lineup of Social Distortion, X, Rocket From the Crypt, Old 97’s, Reverend Horton Heat, and more.

The cruise, produced by Sixthman, will board May 9th, 2025, in Miami on the Norwegian Gem, and hit Nassau, Bahamas, along the way, before returning on May 13th. Sign-ups for the first round of pre-sale cabin tickets are taking place through June 4th via the cruise’s official website, with a public onsale beginning June 11th.

In addition to the aforementioned acts, Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise will feature Low Cut Connie, Los Straightjackets, The Dictators, The Fleshtones, The Woggles, Supersuckers, Lenny Kaye (of the Patti Smith Group), Slim Jim Phantom Trio, Linda Gail Lewis, Deke Dickerson, The Woggles, The Coolies, The Untamed Youth, The Neanderthals, The Sound Minds, and more.

The cruise is associated with Bruce Springsteen & The...

Little Steven’s Underground Garage is one of the most eclectic channels on SiriusXM’s rock lineup, playing everything from legit garage bands like the Chesterfield Kings and the Dollyrots alongside cowpunk kings Old 97’s and SoCal punk legends Social Distortion. In May 2025, the channel will take that aesthetic and those bands to sea on the inaugural Little Steven’s Underground Garage Cruise.

Set for May 9 through 13, the four-day voyage — produced by cruise-concert experts Sixthman — sails from Miami to Nassau, Bahamas, aboard the Norwegian Gem and features a loud and brash lineup.

Original Ghoulies creators reclaiming rights for the trilogy, expanding the franchise with book series, collectibles & apparel. Practical effects and dark humor may fuel Ghoulies reboot success, tapping into the revival of the low-budget horror movie trend. Ghoulies could follow the legacy sequel trend and resonate with new audiences, streaming the original movies on Tubi, Roku, Pluto TV.

Horror franchise Ghoulies is making a comeback with a whole new trilogy of films from the creators of the original horror-comedy movies. Ghoulies director and co-writer Luca Bercovici and producer and co-writer Jefery Levy have announced the return of the franchise after reclaiming the rights from Sony.

Ghoulies PG-13ComedyFantasy Horror Release DateJanuary 18, 1985DirectorLuca BercoviciCastPeter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Jack Nance, Peter Risch, Tamara De TreauxRuntime81Main GenreComedyWritersLuca Bercovici, Jefery LevyStudioEmpire PicturesTaglineThey'll get you in the end.

Fans of mischievous little monsters of the 1980s will remember Ghoulies as a series...

The Ghoulies are coming back with a brand-new horror movie trilogy.

Per Bloody Disgusting, original Ghoulies director and co-writer Luca Bercovici and producer and co-writer Jefery Levy have confirmed an upcoming trilogy rebooting the cult classic comedy horror series. The two are joined by writer and producer Theo Lemasters, who explained that the trio is "shopping it now and hoping to film in later Summer/Early Fall." Bercovici and Levy reclaimed the rights to Ghoulies under the Copyright Act of 1975, which allows authors to recapture rights from publishers "after waiting a prescribed period (usually 35 years) and sending a notice within a five-year window."

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Premiering in 1985, the original Ghoulies starred Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Scott Thomson, Jack Nance, and Law...

From linear marathons to streaming collections and new stories across all viewing platforms, there are so many spooky things to watch this fall. If you’re overwhelmed by the volume of options, here’s a list of 10 classic TV Halloween episodes to choose from, and where and when you can watch them. 1. MacGyver: “Halloween Knights” MacGyver’s (Richard Dean Anderson) enemy becomes his ally in this 1989 installment when he helps Murdoc (Michael Des Barres) save his sis from a deadly party. Saturday, October 28, noon/11am c, Heroes & Icons (H&i) 2. Adventures of Superman: “A Ghost for Scotland Yard” Famous magician Brockhurst is dead, right?! Tell that to his ghost. In England, Clark (George Reeves) and Jimmy (Jack Larson) get the scoop in this 1953 episode. Sunday, October 29, noon/11am c, H&i James Remar in Tales From the Darkside (Credit: Paramount/Courtesy of Everett Collection) 3. Tales From the Darkside:“Inside the Closet” My,...

Ghoulies is not the Gremlins rip-off its reputation suggests. The two films were in production at the same time, but budgetary issues delayed the release of Ghoulies. Although it likely benefited from Gremlins‘ success, the similarities begin and end with diminutive monsters. Ghoulies II actually shares more in common with Gremlins, as the first Ghoulies leans more — arguably too much — into the fantasy realm.

From producer Charles Band’s Empire Pictures, the 1985 horror-comedy is directed by Luca Bercovici (Rockula) from a script he co-wrote with producer Jefery Levy. At just over 80 minutes, the film doesn’t waste time trying to make sense of its messy plot.

When Jonathan Graves (Peter Liapis) inherits an old manor from the father he never knew, he does what any 20-something with newfound freedom would do: throw a party. Something wills Jonathan to perform a ritual from an old book he finds among his father’s occult paraphernalia,...

The world is mourning the loss of Robbie Robertson, who died Wednesday at 80.

Guitarist and songwriter for The Band, Robertson was the driving force behind the group’s string of iconic hits in the late 1960s and early ’70s, including “The Weight”, “The Shape I’m In”, and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”.

Following news of Robertson’s death, celebrities have been taking to social media to pay tribute.

Read More: Robbie Robertson, Legendary Guitarist For The Band, Dead At 80

Among those honouring Robertson’s memory is director Martin Scorsese, a longtime friend and collaborator, who issued a statement to Et.

“Robbie Robertson was one of my closest friends, a constant in my life and my work,” Scorsese said. “I could always go to him as a confidante. A collaborator. An advisor. I tried to be the same for him.”

“Long before we ever met, his music played...

Eddie Munster himself, Butch Patrick, will be appearing alongside The Munster Koach and Dragula at NorthEast Comic Con’s Collectibles Extravaganza at the Boxboro Regency Hotel in Boxborough, Ma on June 30-July 2.

Patrick starred on The Munsters from 1964 to 1966 and in the 1966 film Munster, Go Home. Last year, he made a voice cameo as The Tin Can Man in Rob Zombie’s reboot. The child actor turned car enthusiast will discuss his career in a panel on Saturday afternoon.

Other guests include The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz, Sam J. Jones (Flash Gordon), The Runaways’ Cherie Currie, Ramones’ Richie Ramone, Michael Des Barres (Ghoulies), Keone Young (Deadwood), former Megadeth guitarists Richie Ramone and Chris Poland, Marvel Zombies cover artist Arthur Suydam, and more.

In addition to the celebrities meeting fans, signing autographs, and taking pictures all weekend, there will also be panels, pop culture vehicles, live music and entertainment, cosplay, dozens of exhibitors and vendors,...

Last year, Umbrella Entertainment gave the 1985 creature feature Ghoulies (watch it Here) a Blu-ray release in Australia that contained three different cults of the movie, and also packaged it with its first sequel. Now Mvd Rewind Collection has announced that they’re giving Ghoulies a special edition release as well – and this one is going to be Blu-ray and 4K Uhd! The street date is September 12.

Directed by Luca Bercovici from a script he wrote with Jefery Levy, the first Ghoulies has the following synopsis: As a child, Jonathan (Peter Liapis) was almost killed by his father, Malcolm (Michael Des Barres), during a satanic ritual. After being saved and raised by Wolfgang (Jack Nance), who has kept him unaware of his background, Jonathan inherits Malcolm’s house and moves in with girlfriend Rebecca (Lisa Pelikan). Through his explorations of the house, he begins unlocking the secrets and latent powers contained within his new found home.

Richard Belzer, “Law & Order: Svu” star and acclaimed comedian, has died. According to multiple reports, Belzer died early Sunday at his home in Bozouls in southwest France. He was 78. A cause of death for the actor is not yet known.

Belzer stared as the beloved Detective John Munch on 1993’s “Homicide: Life on the Streets” before taking the role to where it perhaps became most notable, “Law & Order: Svu”. Belzer starred as Munch on the long-running show until 2013. In addition to “Svu”, Belzer appeared on the original “Law & Order” as well as “Trial by Jury”, playing the role for 23 years in total, across 12 different TV series including “The X-Files”, “The Beat”, “The Wire”, “Arrested Development”, “30 Rock” and “The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”. His last appearance as John Munch was in a guest spot on “Law & Order: Svu” in 2016.

While Belzer got his start as a comedian...

Jeff Beck was one of the most iconic rock guitarists of all-time, and that status was proven by the many emotional reactions from his peers in the music industry.

The long list of tributes to Beck came from the greats who played with or were contemporaries of Beck, all delivering heartfelt salutes to one of the greatest guitarists of them all. Beck was working to the end, befitting a legend, and the shock at his sudden passing could be felt in the public messages.

A few of the early reactions:...

Jerry Lee Lewis, one of the pioneers of rock ‘n’ roll, has died at age 87.

Lewis was known for such iconic rock hits as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On”.

Born in Ferriday, Louisiana in 1935, Lewis melded the various musical influences — including gospel, blues and country — into a unique piano-driven sound, with his incendiary stage performances earning him the nickname “The Killer”.

In 1956, Lewis entered a Memphis recording studio with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins to form the very first supergroup, dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet.

Read More: Jerry Lee Lewis Is ‘Recuperating’ After Suffering Minor Stroke

According to a release issued by the late rocker’s talent agency, Lewis had been in poor health for the past few years, having “abused his body so thoroughly as a young man he was given little chance of lasting through middle age, let alone old age.

Ric Parnell, who played the fictional band Spinal Tap’s drummer Mick Shrimpton in the classic 1984 heavy metal “mockumentary” “This Is Spinal Tap,” has died at the age of 70, according to a post from the group’s Harry Shearer and Yahoo News. No cause of death was initially reported.

Ric Parnell, our drummer in This is Spinal Tap, passed away today. No one ever rocked harder.

— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) May 2, 2022

The group — fronted by actor-musicians Michael McKean (as David St. Hubbins), Christopher Guest (as Nigel Tufnel) and Shearer (as Derek Smalls) — crossed the line between fiction and reality from their inception: the band literally road-tested tested their concept shortly after making the film, opening shows for psychedelic sludge-rockers Iron Butterfly, and no one in the audience was for the wiser.

Spinal Tap’s drummers are a running punchline in the film — all of the group’s previous drummers had died,...

Frank Bonner, known for his roles in Wkrp in Cincinnati and Saved By The Bell, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. According to a statement by his family, which was first reported by TMZ, he died for complications relating to Lewy Body Dementia, peacefully with his family by his side. Thoughts are with them and his friends at this time.

Frank Bonner played Herb Tarlek in 88 episodes of the original Wkrp in Cincinnati series, as well as reprising his role in the 90s sequel series, The New Wkrp in Cincinnati, which is the character he will be best remembered for. He also appeared in Saved By The Bell: The New Class, which also gave him one of his many forays into directing. However, his career started much earlier than that.

'Wkrp in Cincinnati' Star Frank Bonner Dead at 79 via @TMZ Very sad news for me. I loved working with him.

Across the worlds of Hollywood, media, politics and even sports, the praises for actor Ned Beatty were universal.

The Oscar nominee, known for turns in Network, Deliverance and much more, passed away at his home today, aged 83, of natural causes.

Among the most recent to respond to news of his death was director Lee Unkrich, who cast the actor as the villainous Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear in 2010’s Toy Story 3. “Just heard that Ned Beatty passed away in his sleep. It was a joy and and an incredible honor to work with him,” Unkrich tweeted. “Thanks, Ned, for bringing Lotso to life — both his good side and his not-so-good side. We’ll miss you.”

Of course, there were also many other fans, friends and film geeks who took to social media to offer their remembrances of a kind man who transformed every role into something special.

Along the way, Beatty...

As the entertainment world mourns the passing of Oscar nominee Ned Beatty, many stars are recalling arguably his most famous and ominous performance as TV executive Arthur Jansen in the Paddy Chayefsky satire “Network.”

In his tweet commemorating Beatty, “Karate Kid” star Ralph Macchio called “Network” one of the “greatest screenplays and films of all time” and commended Beatty’s monologue towards the end of the film as “ahead of its time.” In it, Beatty as Jansen gives a booming sermon to news anchor turned raging talking head Howard Beale for using his TV show to get his viewers to shut down his network’s merger with a Saudi conglomerate, putting the network in danger. You can watch the speech in the clip below.

Ned Beatty. Superb character actor – my fave being his brilliantness in Network (one of the greatest screenplays and films of all time) So ahead of its time.

The New York Dolls’ David Johansen and Earl Slick will lead a virtual tribute concert to their late bandmate, Sylvain Sylvain, February 14th at 7 p.m. Et.

The show will feature a mix of stories, performances, and videos from an array of Sylvain’s peers and admirers. Along with Johansen and Slick, the lineup boasts Debbie Harry, Thurston Moore, Henry Rollins, Clem Burke, Lenny Kaye, Bob Gruen, Michael Des Barres, Mara Hennessey, Ivan Julian, Chuck Prophet, Glen Matlock, the Blue Oyster Cult’s Joe, and Albert Houchard and the Lemon Twigs.

From British nobility to posh schoolboy to glam rocker to addict to actor and everything in between, Michael Des Barres has lived more than his share of lifetimes — an existence perhaps best exemplified by his hit 1983 song, “Obsession.”

Rolling Stone has an exclusive acoustic performance of the song Friday, an outtake from Des Barres’ recent documentary, Michael Des Barres: Who Do You Want Me To Be?, directed by J. Elvis Weinstein.

“That clip was supposed to be the climax — which is my favorite word — of the film,” Des Barres tells Rolling Stone.

News of the death of Danny Aiello rippled across social media on Friday morning as friends, co-stars, peers and admirers of the 86-year-old character actor shared their thoughts on a body of work that included Do the Right Thing, Moonstruck, The Purple Rose of Cairo, Jacob’s Ladder and Madonna’s music video for “Papa Don’t Preach.”

Aiello’s Oscar-nominated performance as Salvatore “Sal” Frangione in Spike Lee’s incendiary 1989 classic Do the Right Thing was mentioned most frequently, a testament to the film’s trenchant achievements and Aiello’s compelling portrait of a pizzeria owner vexed by the changing demographics of his Brooklyn neighborhood.

Aiello’s screen career was launched by the 1973 sports drama Bang the Drum Slowly, which also starred a newcomer named Robert De Niro. Aiello joined De Niro for a notable follow-up, when both appeared in Francis Ford Coppola’s Best Picture Oscar winner The Godfather Part II,...

Refresh for updates The late Robert Evans, one of Hollywood’s most important producers and studio executives of the last half century, who shepherded to the screen such cinematic treasures of the 1960s and ’70 as Rosemary’s Baby, Chinatown, The Godfather, and The Godfather II, among many others, was remembered today by colleagues and friends in Hollywood. Tweeted Brett Morgen, who directed the film version of Evans’ The Kid Stays In The Picture memoir, “Bob Evans produced some of the greatest films of all time, but the greatest production of all, was his life.” Dana Brunetti, producer of The Social Network, wrote, “One of the best story tellers this business ever had. He and his story was the driving force for me to pursue producing.”

Actress Ali MacGraw, married to Evans from 1969 to 1972, said in a statement, “Our Son Joshua and I will miss Bob tremendously and we are so...

MacGyver has a problem to solve that will require a lot more than duct tape: thanks to archenemy Murdoc, Bozer just learned that his best friend is not some “think tank” wonk, but an international spy.

And though the roomies made small inroads last week toward patching things up, “There’s some residual stuff to sort through, for sure,” says Lucas Till, who fronts the CBS freshman (airing Fridays at 8/7c). But “once the dust has cleared,” he adds, Bozer (Justin Hires) “starts embracing” who and what Mac really is, and with more than a little exceitemnt. “He is like Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon.

CBS’ new MacGyver takes another page from the original series’ playbook this Friday at 8/7c, when the elite assassin Murdoc makes himself known, launching what promises to be an engaging, ongoing clash between brilliant minds.

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Setting the stage for this “reborn” rivalry is the none-too-small fact that Murdoc has been hired to take out the series’ titular hero. “The reason why Murdoc is coming for MacGyver is something that I can’t and won’t reveal,” says the killer’s portrayer, David Dastmalchian (whom you may recognize from a recent 12 Monkeys arc,...

Ghoulies

Stars: Peter Liapis, Lisa Pelikan, Michael Des Barres, Jack Nance, Mariska Hargitay, Scott Thomson, Ralph Seymour | Written by Luca Bercovici, Jefery Levy | Directed by Luca Bercovici

Ghoulies 2

Stars: Damon Martin, Royal Dano, Phil Fondacaro, J. Downing, Kerry Remsen, Donnie Jeffcoat, Dale Wyatt | Written by Charlie Dolan, Dennis Paoli, Luca Bercovici | Directed by Albert Band

For my film-loving friends and I, Ghoulies and its immediate sequel were almost rites of passage growing up – I distinctly remember renting them from not only the local video shop but also that strange guy that used to park on the street corner renting tapes out of his boot (or, if he was more successful, the back of a transit van). You know the one, he’d have the craziest VHS tapes you’d ever seen – Class of Nuke Em High, Black Roses, The Toxic Avenger, Ghoulies… all films that sold themselves on artwork alone.

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B.C. Butcher is set to have its world premiere on Thursday March 3rd at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood. In attendance will be: Kansas Bowling, Rodney Bingenheimer, Kato Kaelin, Lloyd Kaufman, Natasha Halevi, Devyn Leah, Molly Elizabeth Ring, Kadim Hardison, Miranda Robin, Cherie Currie, Michael des Barres, Kadim Hardison, Allison Anders, the band Kill My Coquette.

Awhile back I wrote a rave review of the campy, hilarious new Troma movie B.C. Butcher, directed by seventeen year old Kansas Bowling. Heidi Honeycutt, programmer for the female-directed genre film festival Etheria Film Night, is also a big fan so she decided to organize a world premiere for the film at The Egyptian Theater.

The event will be presented by Etheria Film Night and The American Cinematheque, and will feature a star studded red carpet at 6:00, and a live show by the band Kill My Coquette at...

April 21st is another big day for genre fans looking to add to their home entertainment collections, as we’ve got a bounty of titles heading our way this Tuesday. The good folks over at Scream Factory are keeping busy with the release of several great Blu-rays, including their Collector’s Edition of John Carpenter’s Escape From New York and their Ghoulies double feature. Joe Lynch’s Everly and the film fest sensation A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night are also making their way to Blu-ray and DVD this week, and we’ve got a Ton of indie titles arriving Tuesday to look forward to, including the latest from the great Jeffrey Combs, Motivational Growth.

Escape from New York (Collector’s Edition) (Scream Factory, Blu-ray)

A thrilling landmark film that jolts along at a breakneck pace, Escape From New York leapt to cult status with high-octane action, edge-of-your-seat...

Be careful where you sit, because on April 21st Scream Factory's unleashing the little party crashers from Ghoulies and Ghoulies II on a Blu-ray double feature. Ahead of the Blu-ray's release, we have trailers and clips from both films, including a behind-the-scenes interview excerpt with executive producer Charles Band, who reveals that Ghoulies was originally going to be partly shot in 3D.

"Synopsis: A Gruesome Twosome of Ghoulies!

Ghoulies

Take a creepy old Hollywood mansion, a naive young man and a pretty girl. Add an over-the-top orgy and some slimy, winged goblins who crawl out of toilets, and you have Ghoulies, a horrifying and hilarious ride into the darkest regions of hell! Conjured during a party thrown by the mansion's new owner, the hairy, fanged demons waste no time wreaking havoc on the scene – and declaring the unsuspecting owner their new lord and master! Peter Liapis (Ghost Warrior), Lisa Pelkin...

With the ability to seemingly pop up anywhere, they made some viewers in the ’80's a little wary of stepping foot in their bathrooms. You still need to keep an eye out for tiny mischief makers, because the little demonic creatures from Ghoulies and Ghoulies II are getting a high-definition upgrade in an upcoming Blu-ray release from Scream Factory that hits shelves on April 21st, and we've been provided with three Blu-ray copies of the double feature to give away to a few lucky Daily Dead readers.

"Synopsis: A Gruesome Twosome of Ghoulies!

Ghoulies

Take a creepy old Hollywood mansion, a naive young man and a pretty girl. Add an over-the-top orgy and some slimy, winged goblins who crawl out of toilets, and you have Ghoulies, a horrifying and hilarious ride into the darkest regions of hell! Conjured during a party thrown by the mansion's new owner, the hairy, fanged...

Welcome to another horror round-up! This time around we focus on Scream Factory’s upcoming Ghoulies/Ghoulies 2 double feature Blu-ray and the growing casts for Sharknado 3 and Cold Moon.

Ghoulies / Ghoulies 2: Scream Factory revealed the bonus features for their upcoming Ghoulies / Ghoulies 2 Blu-ray, which hits shelves on April 21st (and is available two weeks prior by ordering from Shout! Factory):

Ghoulies:

Audio Commentary With Director/Co-writer Luca Bercovici New Interviews With Executive Producer Charles Band, Composer Richard Band, Actor Michael Des Barres and Special Effects Makeup Artist John Vulich Original Theatrical Trailer

Ghoulies 2:

New Interviews With Executive Producer Charles Band, Actors Kerry Remsen and Donnie Jeffcoat, And Special Effects Artist Gino Crognale Rare Deleted Scenes Original Theatrical Trailer

Ghoulies: “Take a creepy old Hollywood mansion, a naive young man and a pretty girl. Add an over-the-top orgy and some slimy, winged goblins who crawl out of toilets,...

August 14

7:30 p.m.

The Silent Movie Theater

611 N. Fairfax Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Hosted by: Don’t Knock the Rock

Master documentarian Jeff Krulik will make his magnificent return to Los Angeles with his latest blockbuster, Led Zeppelin Played Here, which digs deep into the mystery of the classic rock group playing a micro-venue in Maryland. Did the band really play? Or is the tale just a hallucinogenic myth conjured up by pranksters?

Krulik will be in attendance and will participate in a post-screening Q&A session hosted by musican and actor Michael Des Barres.

It had long been rumored that on the night of Richard Nixon’s first Presidential Inauguration — January 20, 1969 — a young Led Zeppelin played a show at the Wheaton Youth Center in Wheaton, Maryland for a tiny audience of teenagers. Although attendees swear they were there, many a naysayer has claimed that the story of the show is a complete fabrication.

Michael Des Barres played master assassin Murdoc for several years on "MacGyver," but now he's afraid for real because of threats to kill him and his family.Des Barres began receiving messages on Facebook last November from a fan who claimed to be sick. Des Barres engaged in "short positive responses wishing her well" ... but the messages got disturbing ... this according to a search warrant obtained by TMZ.The docs also show that Des Barres...

I was invited to a screening of “Good Ol’ Freda.” My friend Michael Des Barres, himself no stranger to the vagaries of the rock lifestyle, was hosting a screening of what is without a doubt the best documentary ever on the Beatles. As someone who has seen, or thought he has seen everything on the Fab Four and made four pilgrimages to the holy land called Liverpool, I found myself sitting in a puddle of tears as I witnessed a totally different take through the eyes of a young Irish girl who was their secretary. You will never see another documentary.

California Dreamin’: Lewy Taps Carlyle for Understated Character Study

For his sophomore feature, director Marshall Lewy brings Robert Carlyle back to the big screen for his best film role in years with California Solo, a compelling character study goaded along as an immigration tale. An aging British rock star from the early 90s, with a distant child and a predilection for alcohol, recalls elements of other recent releases this year like Flight or This Must Be the Place even, and though it’s a slight, minimal take on themes explored by many far wiser than he, Lewy manages to make a melancholy portrait of a man forced to face significant demons from his past, imbued by the simple, sad, solo that is Carlyle’s affecting performance.

Lachlan MacAldonich (Robert Carlyle) has been living out a self imposed exile for the past decade and a half, working as a farm...

Watch the trailer and see the latest poster for Marshall Lewy's California Solo drama from Strand Releasing. The drama starring Robert Carlyle opens on November 15th, with other cast names like Alexia Rasmussen, Kathleen Wilhoite, A Martinez, Michael Des Barres and Danny Masterson in the mix. Helmer Lewy also scripts the film seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival from Cherry Sky Films in association with Syncopated Films. Lachlan MacAldonich (Carlyle) is former Britpop rocker who has settled into a comfortably numb existence in farm country just outside Los Angeles. By day, he works on an organic farm and travels regularly to the city’s farmers’ markets to sell produce. By night, he retreats to his crummy apartment to record "Flame-Outs," his podcast that recounts the tragic deaths of great musicians. The only spark in his humdrum existence is Beau (Alexia Rasmussen), a lovely struggling actress and amateur chef...

Watch the trailer and see the latest poster for Marshall Lewy's California Solo drama from Strand Releasing. The drama starring Robert Carlyle opens on November 15th, with other cast names like Alexia Rasmussen, Kathleen Wilhoite, A Martinez, Michael Des Barres and Danny Masterson in the mix. Helmer Lewy also scripts the film seen at this year's Sundance Film Festival from Cherry Sky Films in association with Syncopated Films. Lachlan MacAldonich (Carlyle) is former Britpop rocker who has settled into a comfortably numb existence in farm country just outside Los Angeles. By day, he works on an organic farm and travels regularly to the city’s farmers’ markets to sell produce. By night, he retreats to his crummy apartment to record "Flame-Outs," his podcast that recounts the tragic deaths of great musicians. The only spark in his humdrum existence is Beau (Alexia Rasmussen), a lovely struggling actress and amateur chef...

Our NCIS review broke down "Phoenix," Tuesday night's episode of TV's #1 show, in detail.

Now, TV Fanatic staff members Steve Marsi, Matt Richenthal and Eric Hochberger have assembled for our weekly Round Table Q&A discussion of events from this week's Ducky-centric installment.

Join in as we analyze the medical examiner's surprising role in the case and much more:

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1. Describe this episode in one word (or two, or three, or four).

Steve: Lighter, lots of laughs.

Matt: Good, but not the best.

Eric: Different, and terrific.

2. Best quotes or scenes from "Phoenix"?

Steve: A few stand out: 1. David McCallum's face lighting up when Ducky got the green light to take the lead. 2. Tony and Tim being partnered together (and the latter getting his chops busted over the Life Recorder). 3. The "kids" ganging up on Palmer at the crime scene. 4. The eccentric, somewhat unexpected perpetrator.

Matt: It was Ducky's week for sure.

NCIS, Season 10, Episode 3: “Phoenix”

Written by Steven D. Binder

Directed by Terrence O’Hara

Airs Tuesdays at 8pm (Et) on CBS

For a show that largely prides itself on its character-driven storylines, NCIS has recently produced fewer episodes whose strength results from the focused analysis of a central character, missing the mark of perfection by omitting natural human interaction, floundering with uncharacteristic writing, and needlessly revisiting disposable characters. Fortunately, with “Phoenix”, the show returns to its roots and delivers a highly-entertaining episode brimming with favorable antics and enjoyable guest appearances.

Leading the investigation-of-the-week is Doctor Mallard, who starts off the hour ominously ordering the exhumation of a corpse from a 12-year-old cold case. Unlike in “Recovery”, where his inability to occupy himself while on medical leave made for his unwelcome presence both in autopsy and on screen in general, David McCallum’s insightful doctor is genuinely enjoyable here, fumbling...

NCIS was a rocking good time tonight, and not just because of an eccentric '80s one-hit wonder or a faux lunar sample.

"Phoenix" featured an unorthodox case with an unexpected team member running point. None other than Dr. Mallard got to run the show this week after Gibbs evoked Rule #38 (see Gibbs rules): Your case, your lead. 

How did Ducky end up in such an unfamiliar position, and how did the recovering M.E. handle it?

Inspired by an obituary, he exhumed the body of Commander Roberts, who died 12 years ago after what Ducky no longer believed was an accident. Coincidentally, his cold case quickly tied into the team's latest victim.

Rather than relieve him because he wasn't cleared to work in a medical capacity on a current case, Gibbs let the team's elder statesman run the investigation. A class move, and the old man didn't let him down.

After a strong and at times emotional episode last night (see our NCIS review of "Recovery"), the team is right back at it next Tuesday, with Ducky taking a lead role in the week's case despite being on medical leave.

In "Phoenix," Dr. Mallard orders the exhumation of a Navy commander’s body from a case closed 12 years ago, while the rest of the NCIS team members investigate the recent death of a U.S. Marine.

As both cases unfold, the team begins to question whether the two are somehow connected. Rocker Michael Des Barres guest stars as an ... aging rocker. Take a look at CBS' promo right now ...

NCIS 'Phoenix' Promo

We've posted photos from the episode below as well, including one in particular that should prompt speculation. After claiming in the premiere that he needs a bigger basement, here we see Gibbs building ... something!

Finally, if you haven't heard,...

While on medical leave, Ducky orders the exhumation of a Navy commander?s body from a case closed 12 years ago. As a result, Gibbs tasks Ducky with a slightly different role on the investigation. Meanwhile, the team investigates the recent death of a Marine. As both cases unfold, the team begins to question whether the two are somehow connected, on NCIS, Tuesday, Oct. 9. Michael Des Barres guest stars as an aging rocker in the episode that will also feature his song "Forgive Me" from his band?s album "Carnaby Street."...

CBS is the undisputed king of the ratings hill, thanks in large part to its stable of fan-favorite procedurals including "CSI" (Wed., Sept. 26 at 10 p.m. Et), "Criminal Minds" (Wed., Sept. 26 at 9 p.m. Et), "Hawaii Five-0" (Mon., Sept. 24 at 10 p.m. Et) and "NCIS" (Tues., Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. Et).

To celebrate the official launch of its fall line-up, CBS hosted a premiere party for its new and returning shows, and HuffPost TV was on hand to catch up with some of the stars on the red carpet to find out what was ahead for their new seasons. Read on to discover what Ted Danson, Joe Mantegna, Michael Weatherly, Pauley Perrette and Christine Lahti could reveal about their characters ahead of their official premieres.

Ted Danson: D.B. Russell on "CSI."

On how his character will react to his granddaughter's kidnapping at the hands of McKeen (Conor O’Farrell): "In the premiere episode,...

Billy Dee Williams is coming to NCIS this fall as — Leroy Jethro?!

The Star Wars vet will appear in an October episode of the CBS procedural as the man Mark Harmon’s lead character — Leroy Jethro Gibbs — was named after, TV Guide Magazine reports.

Speaking with TVLine at the network’s summer press tour soiree, NCIS boss Gary Glasberg described Williams’ character as “someone who plays a significant role in relationship to Gibbs’ father.”

Related | Exclusive: NCIS Rocks With Michael Des Barres

NCIS kicks off Season 10 on Sept. 25 at 8/7c.

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A little rock and roll never hurt anyone, yet for some reason or another crime procedurals inevitably put together an episode featuring a weathered rock star, although I can only think of a handful of shows that buckled down and actually made him/her the perpetrator. Even Fringe, with all its sci-fi craziness, has done aged rocker story and did so using Christopher Lloyd. Now it’s NCIS’s turn to tackle this particular branch of crime fiction. How will it be any different from the others? Well, in all likelihood it won’t be, but that won’t necessarily stop it from being entertaining. It just needs a good rocker, and they couldn’t have picked a better one.

According to TVLine, actual rock star-turned-actor Michael Des Barres, formerly the front man of the 1970s band Detective, has been tapped to play NCIS’s one-hit wonder. The show has...

Michael Des Barres has been cast in a guest starring role on NCIS. The British rock star-turned-actor will play a one-hit wonder from the 1970s who spent all his earnings and has been skirting creditors ever since, reports TVLine. The MacGyver star will make his debut on the third episode of season ten, which will premiere on Tuesday, September 25 on CBS. NCIS showrunner Greg Glasberg shared: "This is a very fun episode and Michael Des Barres brings (more)...

Michael Des Barres will bring some real-life rock star chops to NCIS this fall.

The former frontman for the '70s band Detective, Des Barres will portray an aging one-hit wonder from that era who lived the high life, then blew all his money as his fame dimmed and has been dodging creditors ever since.

The British rocker-actor will appear on the third episode of NCIS Season 10.

“This is a very fun episode and Michael Des Barres brings tremendous humor and idiosyncrasy to a character he knows oh-too-well,” Ep Gary Glasberg said. “We really lucked out having him join us.”

Des Barres has also appeared on Suits and Bones in recent years.

Michael Des Barres, onetime front man for the 1970s band Detective, will once again channel his inner real-life rock star for a TV role — this time on CBS’ NCIS.

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TVLine has learned exclusively that Des Barres has been tapped to play the colorful bloke we first told you about in Ask Ausiello — that of an aging has-been one-hit wonder from the late 1970s who lived hard, blew his earnings in the ’80s and has been skirting creditors ever since. The Brit musician-turned-actor is slated to appear in...