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Teen Romance ‘Soulstice: Luna’s Dream’ Possibly Coming to Film
According to the interwebs, the young adult vampire novel, Soulstice: Luna's Dream by Lance Dow and Keana Texeira, is making its way to film. Both IMDb and the author’s website say that the teen romance will be made into a movie. Never heard of this book? Worry not, neither have I, and judging by the lack of reviews on Amazon and every other book site, no one else has either.
As much as I want to get excited about a brand new vampire film, I can’t in this case. There is little to no information on this supposed movie and that tells me that this is most likely the work of an unknown author hoping that their book will be made in a film. Until there are details on production, director, studio and cast… etc. I am simply going to assume that this is one movie not happening. If their website, Facebook or Twitter had any solid information on the film, then I would totally be on board. But there is nothing. Ah well.
I am being a negative Nancy though, so who knows, it’s possible they may eventually make a movie. In that case, here’s the book description:
"LUNA'S DREAM is the first installment in the thrilling teen romance and action packed saga between 15-year old vampire and social outsider, Luna Tremaine and 16-year old closet introvert turned star quarterback, Paul James. Dangerous desires put their young love and the loyalty of family and close friends to the ultimate test with Luna's and Paul James' forbidden mingling of vampires and humans; breaking an eons old vampire code. The danger explodes when a trio of deadly and "vicious" teen vampire cheerleaders from powerful vampire families, the "Killer Bees", set their bloodlust onto the prize of Luna's, Paul James. Luna and best friend Lily Burgoyne take that danger to unbelievable heights in the thrilling climax of SOULSTICE: LUNA'S DREAM."
It may make a good movie… if it ever gets off the ground.
What do you think of the premise of Soulstice: Luna's Dream? Will you give the book a read? Are you hoping it does come to film?
- Moonlight
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Dark Shadows Frenzy
With less than two weeks before the premiere, publicity for Tim Burton's version of Dark Shadows is reaching a fever pitch. Case in point--the website Deviantart.com is having a contest. Create a portrait of Barnabas Collins, with Tim Burton himself as the judge and literally thousands of dollars of prizes awaiting the winner! Well over two hundred entries 
have been submitted! One shows Johnny Depp as Barnabas reclining nude on a bearskin rug!
A series of teasers, trailers and t.v. spots have been flooding the airwaves. Interviews with the stars and crew keep popping up in nearly all media. Interestingly, despite the tone of most trailers, Burton himself said he never saw the story as a comedy at all.
Despite this, the sheer number of funny lines in various spots cannot be denied. Many involve the fact that Barnabas remains a man out of his own time. His frightened fury at a television. The wildly awkward way he tries to communicate with Carolyn (Chloe Grace Moretz). Knowing only the performer's name, the way he looks at Alice Cooper and proclaims "Ugliest woman I have ever seen." But others include how other characters react to this bizarre situation. My personal favorite is this exchange between Julia Hoffman (Helena Bonham Carter) and Elizabeth Collins Stoddard (Michelle Pfeiffer):
Julia: "What were you thinking?" Elizabeth: "I wanted to protect the children." Julia: "By letting a VAMPIRE stay in the guest bedroom?!?!"
She has a point.
Now a featurette about the making of the film is available. Among other things, it reveals our first glimpse of Sir Christopher Lee in the new film. Also a confirmation that the plot includes an effort to try and cure vampirism.
What do you think? Are you more or less excited as this movie gets closer?
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Irresistible, Immoral, Immortal Byzantium Poster Revealed
As we've already reported, Neil Jordan who gave us the film adaptation of Anne Rice's Interview With The Vampire returns to undead cinema with a new offering. Byzantium stars the lovely Gemma Arterton (Miss Fields from the James Bond flick Quantum of Solace as well as the t.v. series Lost in Austen) and young Saoirse Ronan, perhaps best known for starring in Atonement and as the title character in Hannah (plus the lead in Peter Jackson's adaptation of The Lovely Bones). Joining them is Jonny Lee Miller who plays Roger Collins in the upcoming Dark Shadows.
Byzantium is currently in post-production so it has no distributor as yet. What we do know is that the story deals with two women--or more accurately, a woman and a girl--who make some kind of dark pact. Yes they are vampires. Presumably. Mother and daughter. We think. Many announcements regarding the film seem a little ambiguous. More certain is the origins of the script. English dramatist Moira Buffini wrote a play which (according to IMDB) she has now adapted for the screen. This is hardly her own screen credit. She adapted Charlotte Bronte's classic Jane Eyre last year and before that an updated version of Tamara Drewe (also starring Arterton).
Pictures from on set surfaced before now. Several show Arterton at a beach in a flowing blood-red gown that looks Regency and certainly shows off her ample charms. Another set of photos shows Ronan in modern dress, seemingly amid a relatively "normal" family but also wearing the same color red -- in her case almost like a modern version of Red Riding Hood. IMDB lists their characters as Clara and Eleanor Webb, respectively.
Now a poster has been released! As you can see the title takes the form of a yellow neon sign attached to what appears to be a beaux-arts building. Two figures, clearly Arterton (in red) and Ronan, stare out into a teal-tinted dark sky and the bird silhouettes there. They look like seagulls to me.
The tagline: Irresistible. Immoral. Immortal.
From the photos we can make a few reasonable guesses. One is that these vampires don't sparkle, which these days seems to require mentioning even when no one expects the vampires in a given film to do so. They apparently follow folklore in being able to withstand sunlight. Given the colors and the fact this is the same director who gave us The Company of Wolves we might well expect something of a visual feast.
And as yet we have no real clue as the meaning of the title! So what do you think? Are you intrigued? Have any theories?
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New French Vampire Film in the Works
Another vampire film is coming! Radowski Films has recently announced their upcoming vampire movie A Good Man (Un homme bien). Time to brush up on your French, because this upcoming movie will star actors from France and will, of course, be in French. Parlez-vous français?
About the movie:
"Louis Caron is a good man - vegetarian, he feeds the homeless, takes care of animals and is concerned with the ecological future of the planet. But his altruism has a sinister edge - he's a vampire - and local inspector Taglioni is becoming increasingly suspicious. Louis' attempt to escape the police takes him on a journey into his own private hell where he is not only forced to confront his worst fears, but also to destroy the lives of those he cares about most."
The screenplay was written by supernatural suspense novelist and screenwriter Vanessa Morgan. She has been called the "female version of Stephen King." Both her books Drowned Sorrow and The Strangers Outside have been adapted to the screen. A Good Man is her first screenplay.
A Good Man (Un homme bien) is a French language vampire movie that has been described as a mix between American Psycho and Dexter. The movie is currently in preproduction. A few French household names are already attached to the project. Amongst them are Pierre Lekeux (Strass, La danse des esprits, Combat avec l'ange), Matthias Pohl (Secret Story 2), Eric Demin (Potiche, Dikkenek) and Daph Nobody.
For more information on the author and the film check out Vanessa Morgan's official website HERE.
What are your thoughts on A Good Man (Un homme bien)? Are you looking forward to an entire vampire film spoken in French? Have any of you read Vanessa Morgan’s book? If so, what did you think?
- Moonlight
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Apocalyptic Teen Vampire Series Coming to Film!
The vampire craze isn’t over yet! Another young adult vampire novel is to be adapted for the big screen! Hollywood's Palomar Pictures says it has optioned "Blood of Eden," an upcoming series of teen vampire books written by bestselling author Julie Kagawa. The first book in the series, "The Immortal Rules," will be released via by Harlequin TEEN on April 24, 2012. Considering that the film rights were bought before the book was even released, I have a feeling that this just might be an excellent book.
Book description:
"In a future world, vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity.
Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die…or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for."
Palomar principal Joni Sighvatsson said she was passionate about the film potential of "The Immortal Rules" and eager to secure film rights for the book as well as the rest of the "Blood of Eden" series.
"It's simply a great story with an electrifying heroine for the 21st century. It makes the series an ideal subject for a film adaptation," Sighvatsson said in a statement. "Julie's ability to familiarize the reader with this complex world in a few pages demonstrates the cinematic qualities of her imagination and complements my own sensibilities as a film producer."
Natashya Wilson, senior editor for Harlequin TEEN, said she is thrilled Kagawa's novels are finally coming to the big-screen.
"Julie writes in such a cinematic way, I have seen her books as films from Day 1. Her fans have been clamoring for Julie Kagawa movies for a long time and I am so pleased that they are finally going to get their wish fulfilled."
Kagawa is the New York Times bestselling author of the award-winning "Iron Fey" book series.
What are your thoughts on The Immortal Rules? Will you give the book a read when it’s released on the 24th? Do you think it will make a decent movie?
- Moonlight
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Sink Your Teeth into ‘Midnight Son’ this Summer
There is an indie vampire film that made the film festival rounds this past year and received rave reviews, that film is Midnight Son, and on July 17 you can pick up your very own copy of the long-awaited DVD.
From the Press Release:
"An isolated life can create maladies and malaise…frightening conditions that will push the victim to the brink of despair. On July 17th, Image Entertainment will release Midnight Son: a twisting, terrifying tale of vampirism and humanity and how the two conditions can intertwine. Directed by Scott Leberecht, a well-known name on the festival circuit (Seattle Film International Festival, San Francisco Short Film Festival, Dragon*Con Short Film Festival), Midnight Son squeezes new blood out of a genre that has become all too familiar. Including an audio commentary with Leberecht and stars from the film, Midnight Son will be available on DVD for an SRP of $27.97.
Jacob (Zak Kilberg, Zombie Strippers!, “Lincoln Heights”) is a young man with a rare skin disorder that forces him to avoid exposure to the sun…confining him to a life of seclusion and shadow. As his symptoms worsen, Jacob’s mental and physical health begin to crumble, forcing him to cross a barrier that few would consider: drinking human blood.
When Jacob meets Mary (Maya Parish, “How I Met Your Mother”), who is as lonely and damaged as himself, he falls in love. But hope is countered by his increasingly violent tendencies and the local law enforcement, which is now focusing on him as a prime suspect in a series of grisly murders.
Wowing audiences when FEARnet premiered it in January and a hit at Cinequest, FrightFest, Fantasia, Toronto After Dark, Maelstrom International Film Festival and A Night of Horror, Midnight Son is a tale of sickness and how desperation will make one consider even the most terrible of cures. Terrifying, yet intellectual as well, it allows the mind to take that final step into fear’s abyss."
Check out the trailer:
Click here to view the embedded video.
Who here plans on picking up a copy of the Midnight Son DVD? What are your thoughts so far?
- Moonlight
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Review of ‘Bled’
Bled came out in 2009, one of those straight-to-dvd flicks made by earnest filmmakers who don't find distribution from a major studio. As such it belongs in the same category as Suck or Sundown The Vampire in Retreat or (a generation or so past) Lets Scare Jessica to Death.
A voice over begins the tale. "Someone once told me--a long, long time ago," says a man "immortality comes not without sacrifice." We see a shadowy figure take what looks like less than clean medical instruments from a bag. A huge syringe, attached to a large vial that looks stained with blood. "The fountain of youth is fed by the blood of the young. And living forever leaves a trail of the dead that haunts one's dreams. Including mine." Now we see a kind of drug paraphenalia. Plus a small wooden box.
Those words, done effectively with a raspy voice by actor Jonathan Oldham, pretty much set the mood. More, they in theory tide you over until the really interesting stuff gets going. Here we have the single biggest problem. While we may find ourselves drawn into the lives of the four main characters, it takes time. For the first twenty minutes or so, we watch and they just aren't that interesting. After some truly lovely opening credits (the screenwriter also did the production design), we meet them.
Sai (Sarah Farooqui), an artist living in a downtown warehouse, has a style that explores death and darkness. Her circle includes three close friends, none of whom totally understand her. Royce (Chris Ivan Cevic) her best friend, who loves and is loved although have acted. Eric (Alex Petrovitch), a charming hustler, keeps Said's gal pal Kerra (Michelle Morrow) on a string.
At a gallery opening we meet them all but don't really care. My own attention went to a minor character, a young man who clearly admires Sai's work very much, walking with a cane and speaking with some kind of impediment. But he exits 
soon and we see instead Sai meet the man whose voice we heard earlier. His name is Renfield Lieb, and she invites him back to her loft. There, he indicates just how much they have in common--a hunger for exploring the dark, the destructive, the dangerous. I began to be interested, especially when Renfield introduced her to a new drug, an Eastern European bark called strigois. He promised to be there for her as she tripped, but once Sai breathed the fumes, Renfield left. At that point she found herself in a kind of dream world, a beautiful but dark garden where an image of the man she loved (actually a Noferatu-esque creature) ravished her. More, he bared fangs and drove them into Sai's throat!
By this point the visuals, ideas and mood grabbed my attention and kept it. More than almost any other vampire film, this 
one truly made a parallel with addiction. All kinds. The predatory incubus of Sai's dreams comes across even as strangely innocent. It at least obeys its nature. No real choice there. Sai on the other hand dives into these new sensations like an alcoholic given keys to a wine cellar. She shows off by letting others have a taste. Eric likes it so much he steals and begins his own little bit of recklessness. But even as Sai begins to see her own damnation, and Kerra finds herself destroyed, the real villain increasingly shows himself. Renfield. He even says he's sorry to his victims, all while ruthless setting out to use them far worse than any rapist. One of those proves to be the vampire itself.
The idea and look of the story remain superior to most of the execution, especially in the first act. But anyone willing to wade through the first twenty minutes or so may find this film an intriguing dark fairy tale. A tragedy, and yet also an example of heroism. One where the best and worst of humanity stands in sharp relief.
Not for everyone. Its focus remains too precise, too narrow, its feel unrelenting. Much of the film remains dark in both color as well as mood, with the interesting detail that those scenes with the most light end up feeling the most surreal. Sometimes, the most dark. No one emerges unscathed while the ending remains open in all kinds of ways. Frankly, had it been more successfully put together in that first act, methinks this might have proven a good start for a series of vampire films. But either way, it remains something of a gem-- a blood-stained onyx for those of us with taste for that kind of thing.
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