http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog News & Updates for fridaythe13thfilms.com Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:21:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I seen the tv spot for this movie tonight and caught a clip where the John Travolta character says "but they haven't seen Friday the 13th part 1 or part 2. Being a Walt Disney movie, this is a huge surprise to have one of our franchises titles being referenced by ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/walt-disney-film-references-friday-the-13th-and-friday-the-13th-part-2/ For many this was the end of an era in the franchise. The last of the Paramount movies that closed out an amazing run in the 1980's that saw eight movies released in ten years. It had never been done before and, until recently with the Saw franchise, it looked ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/friday-conversation-review-of-jason-takes-manhattan/ Not many fans of the franchise are able to get onto the camp ground of Camp NoBeBoSco, and if they do, they have to be pretty quick about getting their shots before getting kicked out. For those of you that have not seen this video, this was shot as a ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/video-tour-of-camp-crystal-lake/ The other matchup this week is really, really close. Closer than I thought it would be. Will this new matchup be anywhere near as close? Ali had multiple lives against Jason. Can Ginny deliver the knockout blow as she did to Jason in his shack? This should be another fun ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/bracket-challenge-round-3-ginny-vs-ali/ In a very recent interview conducted by Mark Morton that was posted this past Friday the 13th at www.examiner.com, Harry discusses his evolution of composing going from the original Friday the 13th to Swamp Thing to Deep Star Six to Jason X and then to more recent movies like Choker. Thanks ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/harry-manfredini-willing-to-come-back-to-franchise/ The cast represented in these photos have become more available for signatures of late at conventions, but if you are unable to attend horror conventions and do not want to pay the usual rate of $10-$20 for a signature per photo, this could be the way to go. The current ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/a-new-beginning-signed-cast-photos-up-for-auction/ I recently received the EPK for the most recent Friday the 13th from Mario Kirner. Normal press kits would come in an envelope containing production stills and a booklet of information. Those types of press kits have all but disappeared. The new press kits now usually come on USB flash ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/friday-the-13th-2009-epk-electronic-press-kit/ Will the allegiance to Ralph come to an end this week? Or, will Ralph be able to overtake Tommy Jarvis and move one round closer to facing off against Jason of The New Blood? Crazy Ralph (Friday the 13th 1980) Remember everyone, God sent him. Do you need anything else? I still ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/bracket-challenge-round-3-crazy-ralph-vs-young-tommy-jarvis/ I missed the broadcast Friday night, but Derek sat down with Anthony Timpone and Debbi Rochon to help observe Jason’s special day by giving the skinny on what he’s up to—including some info on PREDATORS and FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 2. If anyone listened to the broadcast let us know ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/fangoria-radio-interviews-derek-mears/ Daniel Farrands is hard at work on his new documentary, Never Sleep Again: The Nightmare Legacy. According to the productions Twitter page, they recently interviewed Kane Hodder. I am assuming the interview had to do with the long in development Freddy vs Jason movie. I will have to look for that ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/never-sleep-again-doco-interviews-kane-hodder/ Regal Entertainment, or as I remember them as Regal Cinemas, has already listed Friday the 13th Part 2 - 3D on their 3D release slate for next year. I think this is really jumping the gun as there is no greenlight for the film, that we're being told, or an ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/regal-entertainment-listing-new-friday-as-a-3d-release/ We've pretty much come to an agreement that Freddy Vs Jason couldn't satisfy to the fullest extent, so why not match up two killers who play on the same playground....camp! Jason was first introduced as a boy who drowned in a lake. Angela was introduced as a girl/boy who ended up ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/sleepaway-camp-on-friday-the-13th/ I always laugh when I see movies on DVD, or even television, where the cropping has altered the framing of a movie which  causes objects to appear that normally aren't there. The biggest culpret is seeing boom mics appear in the frame of a picture at the top of the screen. ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/jason-goes-to-hell-dvd-cropping-gaffe/ Daniel wrote in and directed us to this Jason hoodie for sale and it is a really fun idea. Not only is it a sweatshirt with a hockey mask hoodie, but the sweatshirt can be zipped up all the way to the top of the hoodie and the person wearing ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/fun-black-rhino-jason-hoodie/ From Camp Blood Reunion Website: Friday the 13th 5 director Danny Steinmann makes his 2nd appearance in TX! Paul who got it in the balls actor and first timer Clyde Hayes aka Alan Hayes joins the "Final Chapter" lineup. And since TFC is my absolute favorite Friday... how bout Nurse Morgan herself, ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/friday-the-30th-reunion-special-friday-the-13th-update/ While reading the Guts and Gory Forum. I came across an article that was written by the website www.pajiba.com/. There is a surprising revelation about the upcoming sequel that I personally do not believe. This may not be true, a rumor, but I thought it was worth mentioning. (*Potential Spoilers* Ahead) A ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/friday-the-13th-sequel-to-be-last/ Most of us (or at least me) were disappointed with the film Freddy Vs Jason. Since New Line has released the reimagining of Friday the 13th and A nightmare on Elm street is coming soon, let's forget about the 2003 film for a second and focus on the Mears-Jason versuses ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/freddy-vs-jason-re-imagining/ While there are no details at this point, there looks to be a new Jason Voorhees collectible coming soon from sideshow.   http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/new-jason-voorhees-figurine-coming-soon/ We had a great Friday the 13th here on the site. Thank you so much to everyone that contributed to all of the discussions and for voting! Three matchups were voted on this week with two having no competition at all. The Best Jason Character was the closest matchup we ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/bracket-challenge-round-2-week-14-results/ Another Friday the 13th is upon us. As part of this special day, I put together some great writeups, conversations and contest for everyone to enjoy. Check out the links below that will hopefully help in enhancing your enjoyment of our favorite day of the year, Friday the 13th!! - Trailerpalooza ... http://fridaythe13thfilms.com/blog/happy-friday-the-13th-join-the-celebration/