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Un Messenger of Peace Jane Goodall recently spoke in front of 60,000 people at the Global Citizen Festival in NYC.

“Chimpanzees help prove there is no sharp line that separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom,” she said. "And yet knowing that they have emotions like ours, we still show cruelty toward animals and each other. With our clever brains, how is it that we humans are destroying the environment?

“We’re burning fossil fuels, creating the greenhouse gases that cause extremes of temperature, more frequent and more destructive storms. Why do we pursue the wealth at the expense of future generations?

“I have hope because of our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit and above all the commitment of young people when they’re empowered to take action.”

Read more here.

From: http://www.looktothestars.org/news/17192-jane-goodall-speaks-climate-change-action-at-global-citizen-festival

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Out today on cable and Digital HD courtesy of Candy Factory Films is Jeremy Benson’s Girl in Woods. In this latest thriller from the director of Shutter and Live Animals, the titular “Girl” must battle nature and her own demons… Continue Reading →

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Jen the Gelfling, Kira, and Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal join the ever-growing list of Pop! vinyl figures from Funko. The whole set will become available this July. Also in today’s Horror Highlights: two character videos for the second season of MTV’s Scream television series and over 15 new photos from Girl in Woods.

Funko’s The Dark Crystal Pop! Vinyl Figures Release Details: From Funko: “Relive the majestic tale of Jen the Gelfling on his quest to reclaim the final crystal shard from Aughra the astronomer!

He’s joined by Kira and her pet Fizzgig, and must face many challenges including The Chamberlain Skeksis and UrSol the Chanter!

Make sure to search for the chase variant closed mouth Fizzgig!

Collect the whole set this summer!

Coming in July!”

To learn more about Funko’s The Dark Crystal Pop! vinyl figures, visit:

http://funko.com/blogs/news/127268803-coming-soon-the-dark-crystal

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Candy Factory Films has announced the June 3rd Cable and Digital HD release of Jeremy Benson’s Girl in Woods. The latest thriller from the director of Shutter and Live Animals, the titular Girl must battle nature and her own demons for her survival and sanity in a deserted part of the Appalachian Mountains. Girl in Woods will be available to rent or own starting June 3rd […]...

Journey with the ‘Girl in Woods’ to help her battle nature and her own demons, in an effort to protect her survival and sanity, as the horror film is distributed on home release. The thriller will be distributed by Candy Factory Films on June 3 on Cable and Digital HD. The film will be available to rent or own through such outlets as Comcast, DirecTV, iTunes, Dish, Amazon Instant, Google Play and Vudu. ‘Girl in Woods’ marks the latest release from writer-director-producer Jeremy Benson, who previously penned, helmed and produced the 2005 horror movie, ‘Shutter,’ and the 2008 genre film, ‘Live Animals.’ His new horror thriller stars Juliet Reeves, Charisma [ Read More ]

The post Charisma Carpenter and Jeremy London’s Girl in Woods Journeying onto Home Release appeared first on Shockya.com.

Hopefully, we all skated through Friday the 13th with ease! In today’s Horror Highlights, we have details on Cavity Colors’ Friday the 13th collectibles, a trailer for C.J. Wallis’ Bb, Girl in the Woods VOD and Digital HD release details, and last but not least, details on the six-picture deal Minds Eye Entertainment made with Bridgegate Pictures and Vmi Worldwide.

Cavity Colors’ Friday the 13th Collectibles: “Shocking Return” Shirts: “It’s Friday and He’s been re-animated! We are all Doomed!!!

Style: Unisex T-shirt ($25)

Style: Girls T-shirt ($25)

Style: Tanktop ($25)

Style: Unisex Baseball Raglan ($35.00)

Limited Edition Of 300 (per style) – Once it sells out, it’s gone forever!

Quantities / sizes are limited, so don’t miss out!

Includes printed size tag / logo

Art By: Coki Greenway & Aaron Cavitycolors

Shipping: Pre-order – Ships in 5 – 7 days”

“Lake Boy” Patch: “He’s always down there…

Limited Edition Of 200 Patches – Once it sells out, it’s gone forever!

Survival horror flick Girl In Woods coming to digital on June 3rd. Candy Factory Films has announced the June 3rd Cable and Digital HD release of Jeremy Benson’s Girl In Woods. The latest thriller from the director of Shutter and Live Animals, the titular girl must battle nature and her own demons for her survival and sanity in a…

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Clinger, the first to be announced in the second wave of films in Shriekfest 2015's lineup, takes the concept of "the clingy ex" to a whole new level. Also: details on the Halloween party happening on the Terminus set from The Walking Dead, a new Shark Lake trailer, and three images from Girl in Woods.

Shriekfest 2015: Press Release: "(Los Angeles, CA) - Shriekfest International Horror/Sci-fi Film Festival is thrilled to announce its second surge of films for the Fifteenth annual festival! Shriekfest brings you the Best in independent horror and sci-fi! "We are so excited for our 15th year and this slate of films!" says festival director Denise Gossett. Shriekfest is Oct 1-4. www.shriekfest.com

Clinger: Directed by Michael Steves. When her possessive high school boyfriend dies in a gruesome accident, Fern Petersen’s life is thrown into turmoil. Things go from bad to worse when...

Yield Entertainment has released a new poster and stills for Jeremy Benson’s Girl in Woods. The latest thriller from the director of Shutter and Live Animals, the titular girl must battle nature and her own demons for her survival and sanity in a deserted part of the Appalachian Mountains. On his latest film, Benson said:

Girl in Woods was a passion project for us. The idea of doing an origin story to what would be a slasher film interested me, and being able to wrap that inside of a psychological thriller seemed to add a level of storytelling that, as a horror fan, I felt would be welcomed. This film is the birth of an urban legend; one of a mysterious savage that is believed to be killing people in the mountains. I want audiences to be disturbed by what is happening to Grace, and at the end understand...

It’s been quite some time since we last heard anything about Girl in Woods from writer/director Jeremy Benson (Live Animals), but now the official trailer has arrived to give us a better idea of exactly what awaits said girl out… Continue Reading →

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Remember when animal wranglers involved with “The Hobbit” movies revealed that Peter Jackson’s production resulted in the death of 27 animals? That did not sit well with the zoological protection organizations! If the Humane Society ran its own version of The Razzies, 2012’s “Unexpected Journey” would have picked up the award. Lucky for Team Hobbit, it doesn’t. In fact, after several recent cases of animal mistreatment (the death of three horses on the set of HBO’s “Lucky” comes to mind) the Humane Society turn the other cheek in 2014 and praise the people of Hollywood who are getting it right. The Wrap reports that Darren Aronofsky will be the first recipient of the the organization’s Filmmaker Award, for the “compassionate decision” to use CG animals in his March tentpole “Noah.” Aronofsky will earn his award at the Humane Society’s “To The Rescue! New York,” set for Nov.

Earlier this year we gave you the first details about Girl in Woods, a new film from writer/director Jeremy Benson (Live Animals), and now a teaser trailer has arrived to give us a taste of the troubles in store for said girl.

Benson's film, which is produced by Mark Williams, stars Juliet Reeves, Lee Perkins, Charisma Carpenter, Jeremy London, and the late John Still.

While we wait for more info, be sure to "like" Girl in Woods on Facebook.

Synopsis:

After a tragic accident, Grace (Reeves) is lost and alone in the Smoky Mountains. Grace's struggle for survival is made more complicated by her troubled past. Battling the demons in her mind may be the only way to come out alive.

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Regardless of how you feel about horror anthology films, it’s obvious that they aren’t going anywhere. And why would they? The format allows for nascent filmmakers to flex their chops on a short segment before feeling the pressure of a full feature; and given that the short story is the most prominent and effective form of horror (just look at the masters: Poe, Lovecraft, Matheson), it also provides the opportunity to experience these tales visually without stretching them thin to reach standard film length. It’s like reading a literary magazine from cover to cover: different styles, different effects, different scares. I’m all for it.

Our friends over at Reel Progress are working straight from literary short stories for their new anthology film Creepers. Check out the full press release.

New Orleans, Louisiana – Reel Progress LLC is pleased to announce that the feature length horror film Creepers,...

Regardless of how you feel about horror anthology films, it’s obvious that they aren’t going anywhere. And why would they? The format allows for nascent filmmakers to flex their chops on a short segment before feeling the pressure of a full feature; and given that the short story is the most prominent and effective form of horror (just look at the masters: Poe, Lovecraft, Matheson), it also provides the opportunity to experience these tales visually without stretching them thin to reach standard film length. It’s like reading a literary magazine from cover to cover: different styles, different effects, different scares. I’m all for it.

Our friends over at Reel Progress are working straight from literary short stories for their new anthology film Creepers. Check out the full press release.

New Orleans, Louisiana – Reel Progress LLC is pleased to announce that the feature length horror film Creepers,...

Word about Girl in Woods, a new film from writer/director Jeremy Benson (Live Animals), landed in our inbox this week, and here to help you get through Hump Day are the first details and some early teaser art.

Benson's film, which is produced by Mark Williams, stars Juliet Reeves, Lee Perkins, Charisma Carpenter, Jeremy London, and the late John Still.

Perkins broke things down a bit for us cast-wise: "The lead (Grace) is played by Juliet. Charisma and I play the mom and dad to Grace when she was young, and John Still (who just passed away) plays the granddad. Jeremy London plays the grown-up Grace's boyfriend."

Check out the goods, including a bloody Charisma Carpenter in the bathtub, below; and while we wait for more, be sure to "like" Girl in Woods on Facebook.

Synopsis:

After a tragic accident, Grace is lost and alone in the Smoky Mountains.

On November 12 and 13, 2011 the International Quidditch Association (Iqa) will host the 2011 Quidditch World Cup (Qwc) at which 95 college quidditch teams will descend on New York City to compete in a live action-packed sporting event, best described as "a cross between the Super Bowl and a medieval festival." The two days will feature 450 games with live music, entertainers, food and drink vendors, and many other exciting events.

"The Quidditch World Cup is one of the best events of the year in the Harry Potter fan community and the Iqa has prepared one of the most impressive events possible," said Hpa Executive Director Andrew Slack. "We are so excited as an organization to be partnering with the Iqa."

The Harry Potter Alliance (Hpa) will host a booth at the Qwc where they will have information about the Hpa, merchandise for sale, and information about an exciting announcement relating to our next campaign.

This week we return to our budding designers fresh off their first elimination and more inspired than ever. For the most part.

"I wouldn't say I am trying to win this challenge as much as I am trying to just get by," says Joshua C., who just barely escaped elimination last week.

Way to reach for the stars, kid.

This week's challenge: "Unconventional." Designers must get all their supplies from a pet store. They have $300 to spend. Live animals are off limits, which is too bad because bunny clutches are so in! Right? Right.

Oh, the drama: Bert! You're killing us, man! Having won immunity last week, Bert has no interest in living up to his potential in this week's challenge.

"Thank god I have immunity for this challenge, because I don't get into that costume-y thing. It's not my strength." he says, then corrects himself: "Or not not my strength,...

Jeremy Benson (Live Animals) has a new movie coming out, although details are sketchy at the moment a quick synopsis as well as a "Teaser" Trailer have been released from Yield Entertainment. A young women is found in the most holiest of places, a church. Her body is covered in what appears to be self-inflicted wounds in the shape of a cross. Quickly she's rushed to the psychiatric ward at the local hospital. Remaining silent, she seemingly sta…...

The battle of good versus evil will continue to be waged long after we have checked out and this shit-house has gone up in flames. What people have a tendency to forget though is that sometimes the biggest of these conflicts can take place on battlefields that are the smallest in scale.

Below you'll find the first teaser trailer, one-sheet and plot crunch for Jeremy Benson's (Live Animals) new flick Night Song. Casting details are lean but we'll keep diggin'.

Synopsis

A young woman is found in the sanctuary of a church, covered in seemingly self-inflected crucifix shaped gashes. Rushed to the hospital, she is taken to a psychiatric ward where she spends her time staring out of the window and clutching her handmade cross. A detective, whose partner is missing, becomes convinced this girl holds information that could lead him to his partner and help solve a series of missing person's reports.

Live Animals ' Jeremy Benson is getting behind the camera for a new flick called Night Song . Production has begun and Benson is aiming to get it on screen by the end of this year. Cast details are thin at the moment, however, we have a synopsis, teaser trailer and artwork to share. A young woman is found in the sanctuary of a church, covered in seemingly self-inflected crucifix shaped gashes. Rushed to the hospital, she is taken to a psychiatric ward where she spends her time staring out of the window and clutching her handmade cross. A detective, whose partner is missing, becomes convinced this girl holds information that could lead him to his partner and help solve a series of missing person's reports. With the help of a priest they begin to crack her shell and learn about...

Religious horror is back and ready to carve crucifix shaped wounds into non-believers in this latest bit of indie creepy goodness coming out of Afm.

Dig on the goods for Night Song from Live Animals director Jeremy Benson below courtesy of Wonderhill Productions.

Synopsis

A young woman is found in the sanctuary of a church, covered in seemingly self-inflected crucifix shaped gashes. Rushed to the hospital, she is taken to a psychiatric ward, where she spends her time staring out of the window and clutching her handmade cross. A detective whose partner is missing becomes convinced this girl holds information that could lead him to his partner and help solve a series of missing person's reports. With the help of a priest they begin to crack her shell and learn about the evil that is living in the total darkness under the city.

Night Song - Trailer

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