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Past Cons
New to conventions? Get an idea of what to expect here.

SAN DIEGO
COMICCON
San Diego, CA, 2002

World Horror Convention
CHICAGO, IL, USA
2002

World Horror Convention
SEATTLE, WA. USA 2001

PHANTASMANIA
Austin, Texas 2000

World Horror Convention
DENVER, CO. USA 2000

KeeneCon
Cockysville, MD 2000

World Horror Convention
ATLANTA, GA. USA 1999

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CAAFE: Conventions, Attractions, Awards, Festivals, & Expos
IN THE NEWS

UPDATED
DECEMBER 9, 2009
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DEC. 9
Dawn of the Dead
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE ZOMBIES
Monroeville, PA – November 24, 2009 – You can’t keep zombies down after Halloween. Back by popular demand, Time and Space Toys presents its annual Monroeville Mall Zombie Holiday Party on Sunday, December 13 from 6 PM to 10 PM.

Admission is free and the party will feature:

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Photos with Zombie Santa

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Tours of the Monroeville Zombies themed attraction

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Living Dead Experience motion simulator ride

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Appearance by Leonard Lies – “Machete Zombie” in the original Dawn of the Dead

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Zombie movie trivia contest

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Prize drawings

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Refreshments

Machete Zombie Leonard Lies
MACHETE ZOMBIE, LEONARD LIES

Zombie party goers will have an opportunity to check out the store’s newly remodeled Monroeville Zombies exhibit, which is a celebration of Zombies in Pop Culture. Located in the historic Monroeville Mall, site of the original film, George A. Romero's Dawn of the Dead, the themed attraction takes fans through a visual history of zombies in cinema.

Displays of movie props and memorabilia are woven into a presentation featuring interactive experiences and zombie gift shopping. The exhibit includes a Zombie Gallery, a model exhibit of Monroeville Mall circa 1978 and a walkthrough of a boiler room mock-up complete with life-sized zombies.

Leonard Lies, who played the iconic “Machete Zombie” in the original DAWN OF THE DEAD which was filmed at the mall in 1978, will be inducted into the new “Maul of Fame” during the party. The Maul of Fame is where zombie film celebrities are immortalized in the tradition of Hollywood Boulevard, but with a zombie twist by leaving "bloody" handprints on the Maul of Fame wall.

The store also carries a wide variety of unique toys and collectibles rooted in pop culture, from classic television shows to modern hits.

Both zombies and humans are welcome to attend. The event is open to all ages, although some of the zombie exhibits (in a separate location in the back of the store) may not be suitable for young children.

For more information, please visit MonroevilleZombies.com or contact Time and Space Toys at (412) 373-4303. Mention feoamante.com.


ROMERO & RUSSO
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NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD
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DAWN OF THE DEAD
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DAY OF THE DEAD
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LAND OF THE DEAD
BENEFIT FOR THE LIVING DEAD

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NOV. 25
Greg Lamberson
From Melinda J. Schumacher
NO SLIME ON HIM!
2010 BIFF HONORARY CHAIR CALLS BELOIT INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL "THE BEST
FESTIVAL I HAVE ATTENDED"
Gregory Lamberson, internationally celebrated creator of horror films, will add a special twist and a welcome scream to the 2010 Beloit International Film Festival when he returns to Beloit as the honorary chair of the fifth annual BIFF, Feb. 18-21, 2010. Creator of the horror cult classic SLIME CITY, which marked its 20th anniversary at BIFF in 2008, Lamberson will be on hand for the world debut of the recently completed sequel, Slime City Massacre.

In a letter accepting the invitation to help promote the 2010 Festival, Lamberson noted that "I'd like to thank BIFF's organizers for inviting me to share in this experience, and all of the volunteers who work so hard to make this event a success. It's my pleasure to welcome filmmakers and attendees to the Fifth Annual Beloit International Film Festival, and a true honor to have been selected as this year's honorary Chair.

"Film festivals offer a unique opportunity for people of all stripes to celebrate the universal medium of film, and to see many works of varying lengths, genres and tones from around the world in a friendly, communal environment. This may be your only chance to see many of these films and to engage the artists who created them."

The internationally known filmmaker attended BIFF in 2008 where he conceived of the sequel and engaged other filmmakers in the project. He was struck by the "outpouring of support from the Beloit community and the appreciation it fostered among the visiting filmmakers. It was, quite honestly, the best festival I have attended."

The original Slime City premiered in 1988 and has played as a midnight movie in New York City for decades. It has been released on VHS and DVD four times in the U.S. and licensed around the world. Whereas Slime City was strictly a low budget, "grindhouse" styled tale about demonic possession in an apartment building, Lamberson had loftier ambitions for its sequel.

"Slime City Massacre is a celebration of 1970s science fiction films, gooey 1980s horror films, and 1990s action films, held together by a sense of the world that could only exist in this decade. My goal was to make a fun film with a serious subtext and a lot of surprises."

Lamberson will be on hand at the launch party and at all the major events to welcome film lovers. Joining him will be members of the cast and production team. Some of those anticipated to be on hand are newcomer Jennifer Bihl and horror author Kealan Patrick Burke, as well as cult actors Debbie Rochon (who has starred in over 170 feature films), Lee Perkins, and scream queen Brooke Lewis. The film also reunites Robert Sabin and Mary Bogle, stars of the original film, and features appearances by Roy Frumkes, who wrote and produced the cult classic Street Trash and Troma Entertainment founder Lloyd Kaufman

Beloit's Robert Tomaro, who composed the score for the original Slime City and appears in the sequel, will be on hand to discuss his experiences.

"Greg Lamberson has a huge international following," commented BIFF Executive Director Rod Beaudoin. "As honorary chair, he follows in some major international footsteps of previous honorary chairs including filmmaker and jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris and producer and director Steve McEveety. We know Greg will attract audiences and add excitement to the Festival."

Prior to Slime City Massacre, Lamberson wrote and directed three cult horror films: Slime City, Undying Love, and Naked Fear; all three of them were re-released on DVD in 2009 as Greg Lamberson's Slime City Grindhouse Collection. Lamberson is also the author of two award-winning novels, Johnny Gruesome and Personal Demons, and one instructional filmmaking book: CHEAP SCARES! Low Budget Horror Filmmakers Share Their Secrets. His website is SlimeGuy.com.


GREG LAMBERSON
SLIME CITY DVD SLIME CITY GRINDHOUSE READ THE REVIEW
JOHNNY GRUESOME
CHEAP SCARES PERSONAL DEMONS

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Feo's Road Trip Tips

I've been told that the following are really just common sense rules, but they aren't really. Common Sense applies to things we do every day, things that are "common" to us, and very few people do road trips.

Road trips are often done on the spur of the moment and even the ones that are planned out, are often made without carefully considering all the factors. Why? Because these factors have not been faced before. The dynamics of a road trip - with other people in the vehicle - often run counter to the "common sense" dynamics of the home or workplace. Even prison cells offer more room than you are likely to find in a car or recreational vehicle.

These following tips, based on my years of experience as a road tripper, are meant to ease your stress, whether you are a first timer or an annual traveler. Anyone who remembers the awful annual roadtrips with your parents (and the same arguments that flared up every single time) knows what I'm talking about.

ROAD TRIP TIPS

1. When you are a passenger, never complain about the driving / traffic / trip.

2. Plan ahead for bathroom breaks:
a: Try to schedule your bathroom breaks around fuel stops.
b: If you are going to take drinks with you, bring food to eat while you drink so the liquid won't run right through you.

3. Plan your next gas stop when the meter gets down to a quarter tank. When at the gas station, give yourself an extra minute or two to walk around and stretch a bit. Your body and circulation needs it!

4. Tolerate the driver's music.

5. If you use the map while moving, keep it down on your lap. Make sure that you don't unfold it to the point that it interferes with the driver's "space" or their visibility.

6. In heavy traffic, when riding shotgun, automatically volunteer to give a head check for traffic in other lanes. The driver can't see through your noggin.

7. Don't try to win arguments at any time, even if you know you are right.

8. If those arguments involve directions, make absolutely SURE you are right and then point it out on the map.

9. If you get lost anyway, laugh it off. You will still have to share close quarters with this person for the rest of the trip. Everybody makes mistakes and it could just as easily have been YOU in the hot seat.

10. When you feel too tired to drive, ask the other person to drive. Don't worry about who has driven more. If you are both exhausted, pull over somewhere safe and rest as soon as possible. Don't worry about "making good time".

11. It always needs to be said. You MUST buy the following items before going on a roadtrip:
a: The deluxe carwash
b: The deluxe oil change and get the premium oil.
c: The deluxe coolant and radiator flush
d: The full tune-up with everything checked and all fluids topped off. All filters replaced with new ones.
e: Have all five tires rotated, checked and balanced (yes I said 5! You would never go on a roadtrip without a spare tire would you?)
f: Buy 5 cans of Fix-A-Flat. The tube and nozzle kind. You'll thank me the very first time you have to use it.
g: Unless you are bringing enough money for hotels and restaurants along the way, bring along a good sized plastic cooler for your food and beverages. Keep it inside a large plastic bag. Why not double bag it? I don't care if they are top of the line Coleman coolers (like the one I own). Coolers WILL sweat onto your seats. Trust me on this.

And finally, rule 12.
When packing the vehicle for a roadtrip, NEVER allow your stuff to get in the way of ANY of the windows. It interferes with visibility, it makes you a moving billboard target for thieves / vandals on the road, and it may conflict with the highway laws in some states and / or counties that you pass through.

Follow these basic rules and every road trip will be a comfort. Additional things you will discover on an individual basis, but everything I've set down will make all your problems easy to deal with and your whole trip an adventure instead of a downer.

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Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors
Horrorfind Weekend
NECon
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HauntWorld.com
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