While Fangoria was dormant and sharing all their horror love in California, NJ and NY, Flashback Weekend in Rosemont, IL was hard at work bringing your favorite genre to my home state, Illinois. And even though Fango may have returned, the "Fifth Annual Flashback Weekend Horror Convention" carries many surprises, along with their exclusive Drive-In, now you can see the films the way they should be seen! Inside you'll find the official press release with a list of guests, events and films you'll be seeing July 28-30 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'hare in Rosemont...
Anchor Bay Entertainment present’s the Fifth Annual
FLASHBACK WEEKEND’s Chicago Horror Convention & Drive-In
JULY 28-30 2006
CROWNE PLAZA CHICAGO O’HARE
5554 N. RIVER ROAD ROSEMONT, ILLINOIS
Join us to celebrate the Fifth Annual Flashback Weekend Horror Convention & Drive-In. This is going to be our biggest and best show yet!
In the afternoon, the convention activities will include an expanded dealers room, autograph signings, Q & A sessions, a Costume contest hosted by “SVENGOOLIE”, a Horror-themed Burlesque & Strip-tease dance revue, a screening room, and more!
In the evening, join us outside and pull up a lawn chair for the Flashback Weekend Drive-In for Outdoor 35mm showings of Classic Horror Films introduced by the Biggest Names in Horror.
Our 2006 guests will include (and more to be announced):
Roddy Piper
Appearing Friday July 28 and Saturday July 29, 2006
The star of “JOHN CARPENTER’S THEY LIVE” and legendary Wrestling Superstar, Rowdy Roddy Piper is coming to Flashback Weekend to chew Bubble Gum and to Kick Ass. And he’s all out of Bubble Gum!
Mr. Piper will also introduce “JOHN CARPENTER’S THEY LIVE” at the Flashback Weekend Drive-In on Saturday July 29, 2006.
THE DEVILS REJECTS
First Anniversary Event
Firefly Clan Reunion
Sid Haig - As Captain Spaulding in Rob Zombie’s “HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES” and “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS”, Sid delivers a larger than life performance. This scene stealing performance is however, only the latest genre film role in a career in film and television which spans 40 years.
Bill Moseley – In Rob Zombie’s “HOUSE OF 1,000 CORPSES” (2003) and it’s stunning sequel “THE DEVIL’S REJECT’S” (2005), Bill Moseley turns in a classic performance as the charismatic, yet vicious psychopath Otis B. Driftwood.
Leslie Easterbrook – Leslie Easterbroook is Unforgettable as Mother Firefly in Rob Zombie’s THE DEVIL’S REJECTS. She also co-starred as Debbie Callahan in the seven “POLICE ACADEMY” films.
“BANJO & SULLIVAN” Reunion Priscilla Barnes – Pricilla Barnes (THREE’S COMPANY”) plays Gloria Sullivan, the wife of BANJO & SULLIVAN lead singer Roy Sullivan (Geoffrey Lewis). The two Sullivan’s, along with Adam and Wendy Banjo, are in the wrong place at the wrong time as their paths cross with Otis Driftwood (Bill Moseley) and Baby Firefly (Sheri Moon Zombie) at the Kahiki Palms Motel Geoffrey Lewis – In Rob Zombie’s THE DEVIL’S REJECTS, Geoffrey Lewis co-stars as Roy Sullivan, the ill-fated lead singer of “BANJO & SULLIVAN”. Geoffrey Lewis is a well-loved character known for his roles in Clint Eastwood films including “EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE” and Horror Genre roles such as Tobe Hoopers “SALEMS LOT”.
Lew Temple – As Adam Sullivan (the second half of BANJO & SULLIVAN”) Adam (Lew Temple) is invited to run an errand by Otis Firefly (Bill Moseley). This is never a good thing! Even though Adam puts up a good fight, Otis helps Adam to ultimately get closer to his wife. TOO close!
Kate Norby – As Wendy Banjo, the beautiful young wife of Adam Banjo in “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS”, Otis (Bill Moseley) helps Wendy get under the skin of her husband Adam. Unfortunately for Adam and Wendy, Otis (always the artist), accomplishes this in a very literal sense!”.
THE LEADING LADIES OF ELI ROTH
CERINA VINCENT
Cerina Vincent made her big screen debut in "NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE", where she bared it all as "Areola." She then stripped off much of her skin as "Marcy," in Eli Roth’s horror success "CABIN FEVER". Cerina can also be seen in “DARKENED ROOM” a short film project written and directed by David Lynch. This multitalented beauty has recently wrapped several more film projects including the Anchor Bay Entertainment Horror release "IT WAITS".
BARBARA NEDELJAKOVA-“Natalya” from Eli Roth’s “HOSTEL”
Her first convention appearance EVER!
We are proud to announce a very special guest…at her very first convention appearance...the female lead of “HOSTEL”, the one and only BARBARA NEDELJAKOVA, yes...Natalya herself! In Eli Roth’s “HOSTEL”, a film filled with classic lines, the unforgettable one goes to Barbara. As the beautiful, but deadly Natalya, she tells Jay Hernandez “ I get a lot of money for you…and that make you MY Bitch”! There will be a special photo op available with Barbara at Flashback Weekend where you can actually sit and feel like you are part of the tortured few...mangled and bound in a torture chair with Natalya smiling beside you. Details forthcoming but this is not to be missed!
ADRIENNE BARBEAU
Film, Television, and Broadway Star, Concert Stage and Recording Artist, Adrienne Barbeau's career spans 40 years and is still evolving. Film audiences know her best from “John Carpenter’s THE FOG”, “ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK”, “SWAMP THING”, “CANNONBALL RUN”, “CREEPSHOW”, “BACK TO SCHOOL”, “TWO EVIL EYES”, ”THE COVENT”. Soon to be released is the horror film “THE UNHOLY
Adrienne's numerous work in television includes the role of Bea Arthur's daughter, Carol, in the hit series “MAUDE”. John Carpenter’s SOMEONE’S WATCHING ME”, dozens of guest starring roles on TV series such as “QUINCY”, “SLIDERS”, and “STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE”, and two seasons on HBO's fascinating series “CARNIVALE” starring as Ruthie the Snake Dancer.
Adrienne has just completed a collection of stories about her life titled “THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO”. Adrienne will be bringing copies of the book, along with a vast collection of memorabilia for autographing to Flashback Weekend 2006.
DANIELLE HARRIS
Danielle Harris made her feature film debut starring as Jamie Lloyd, the daughter of Laurie Strode, and niece of Michael Myers in “HALLOWEEN 4: THE RETURN OF MICHAEL MYERS” (1988) and its follow-up “HALLOWEEN 5: THE REVENGE OF MICHAEL MYERS”. After eluding the grasp of Michael Myers for those two films, Danielle then spent much of her childhood acting opposite major Celebrities including Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, and Steven Segal in films such as “THE LAST BY SCOUT”, “DAYLIGHT”, and “MARKED FOR DEATH”.
ANDREW BRYNIARSKI- LEATHERFACE!
Andrew Bryniarski stars as LEATHERFACE in both the 2003 remake of “THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE” and the soon to be released “TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE: THE BEGINNING”, With well over a dozen motion pictures and many notable TV guest appearances under his belt, Andrew Bryniarski is fast becoming a household name (in 2003 he was nominated for the MTV movie award for "Best Villian" and won the PEOPLE magazines TEEN CHOICE award for "Best Thriller). Playing the killer (Thomas Hewitt), who is more widely known as "Leatherface", Andrew is the epitome of intimidation as a group of young friends find themselves struggling and fighting for their lives in the dangerously secluded outback of Texas.
COURTNEY GAINS
In his debut film role, Courtney Gains was unforgettable as the evil red-headed Malachi in “CHILDREN OF THE CORN” (1984). From menacing Linda Hamilton, to crucifying Isaac, Malachi proved himself to be the baddest of the Children of the Corn! To this day, fans from all around the world continue to recognize him from this role.
EZRA BUZZINGTON
The 2006 remake of “THE HILLS HAVE EYES” is one of the best of the recent remakes of Horror Classics. This team actually respected the original achievement of Wes Craven, and did not feel the need to make changes for the sake of making changes. The screenplay is VERY faithful to the original, and even the names of the characters remain the same.
The higher budget of the remake, however, allowed for amazing make-up effects for the mutants created by Greg Nicotero and Howard Berger. One of their most incredible creations for the film is that of the mutant Goggle, played by character actor Ezra Buzzington. In addition to his amazing work as Goggle in “THE HILLS HAVE EYES” (2006), Ezra has also worked for director David Fincher in “FIGHT CLUB” and in the upcoming “ZODIAC” (which is said to be terrifying!).
CHARLES BAND
With nearly two hundred fifty films under his belt (including such classics such as “RE-ANIMATOR”, “FROM BEYOND”, “TOURIST TRAP”, and the “TRANCERS” series), the Chairman and Founder of Full Moon Pictures shows no signs of slowing down. Band is, according to the Los Angeles Times, the “leader of the pack” among distributors of movies that debut directly on home video. Among his greatest hits are the hugely popular “PUPPET MASTER” and “SUBSPECIES” vampire series.
Charles Band will bring his latest creation - the “Monster Bras” - to Flashback Weekend! You can see the photos from his 2005 Charles Band Full Moon Roadshow Chicago stop on our web site. Several lucky – Sexy - girls will be chosen from the Flashback audience to model them for the crowd. Charles will also MC the First Annual “Flashback Weekend Bikini and Lingerie Contest”!
LLOYD KAUFMAN
Lloyd Kaufman and Troma are icons in the cult-movie world, and Troma has distributed over 1000 films. Lloyd has continued his career as a director in addition to producing, and Troma has turned out such films as “MONSTER IN THE CLOSET” (1987), “CLASS OF NUKE ‘EM HIGH” (1986) and TROMEO AND JULIET”(1996). Lloyd himself is working on “POULTRYGEIST: ATTACK OF THE CHICKEN ZOMBIES!” (2006) which follows an army of undead chickens as they seek revenge on a fast food palace.
MARK GODDARD
Best known as “Major Don West” in the classic TV series “LOST IN SPACE”, Mark Goddard became a local celebrity in high school and after a turn in college sports, Mark turned to acting, and studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Mark went on to co-star in many classic TV series including “PERRY MASON”, GUNSMOKE”, “THE BEVERLY HILLBILLIES”, and “THE FUGITIVE”, followed by three years as Don West on “LOST IN SPACE”. After “LOST IN SPACE”, Mark did many guest starring roles on series such as “THE MOD SQUAD” and “ADAM-12”, and in 1978, he was hired by director Martin Scorcese to play opposite Liza Minelli in the Broadway musical “THE ACT”. Mark also co-starred in the 1983 Horror cult classic “STRANGE INVADERS” and opposite Linda Blair in “ROLLER BOOGIE”.
SVENGOOLIE
(Appearing Saturday July 29, 2006)
We are honored to have Chicago Television Legend “SVENGOOLIE” back for his third Flashback Weekend appearance! Rich Koz portrays the popular character each week on “The U!” “Svengoolie” will be signing autographs, posing for photos, and will take to the Flashback Stage for a Q & A and to MC a costume contest on Saturday. Get your costumes ready!
J.R. BOOKWALTER
J.R. Bookwalter began his career at in 1985 at age 19 with THE DEAD NEXT DOOR, an ambitious zombie epic financed by filmmaker Sam Raimi. Bookwalter founded Tempe as an outlet to make & self-distribute such films as OZONE and POLYMORPH. Bookwalter also produced 12 features for Full Moon Pictures as well as directing two popular WITCHOUSE sequels.
Considered by many to be a "pioneer" in the wildly popular shot-on-video movement, in 2005 Bookwalter is celebrating his 21th year in the business, which will be marked by Anchor Bay's release of THE DEAD NEXT DOOR Special Edition DVD, bringing his career full circle.
JASON PAUL COLLUM
The former editor of CINEFANTASTIQUE magazine, Jason Paul Collum received his first paid film job as the writer /director of the horror sequel Mark of the Devil 666: The Moralist . In 1998 actress Brinke Stevens introduced him to J.R. Bookwalter and David DeCoteau. He went on to work on a series of films for both directors. His short film, “JULIA WEPT” (2000), became a popular cult success, leading to big screen showings at numerous film festivals.
Jason also wrote the book "Assault of the Killer Bs: Interviews with 20 Cult Film Actresses") and wrote/directed the horror actresses documentary “SOMETHING TO SCREAM ABOUT” which was shown on SHOWTIME. His new Horror-Thriller “OCTOBER MOON” is available on DVD from TEMPE ENTERTAINMENT.
DANN GIRE
Flashback Weekend Master of Ceremonies
Daily Herald film critic Dann Gire has been a member of the Flashback Weekend cult since the very beginning. He serves as the president and founding director of the Chicago Film Critics Association, and has won the prestigious Peter Lisagor Award for Arts Criticism six times. (His mentor/rival Roger Ebert has won it only four times.) Gire has also been an adjunct faculty member in William Rainey Harper College’s English and Journalism departments since 1984, teaching courses in drama, film & literature, journalism, short stories & novels, mass communications and feature writing. He put both Zack Snyder's remake of "Dawn of the Dead" and the family feature "The Incredibles" on his top 10 list of best movies of 2004.
NICK DIGILIO
Flashback Weekend Co-Host
Nick Digilio began reviewing movies on the Roy Leonard Show in 1985. He started as "the guy who likes bad movies" (reviewing "CRITTERS", "FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 5" and the like). Eventually Nick became Roy's co-host on his Saturday Morning movie review segment. Now he co-hosts the Nick D. and Garry Lee show every Friday Night and hosts his own show on Saturday and Sunday Nights where he talks about pop culture, current events, hot topics...and of course, reviews the new films. You can also catch Nick on Steve Cochran's Saturday Morning Show reviewing all of the new films each week
STEVE PROKOPY
Flashback Weekend Co-Host
Steve Prokopy is the Chicago/Midwest Editor of Ain't It Cool News, where he has contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews under the name "Capone" since 1997. More recently, Steve joined the staff of the Chicago-based media outlet GapersBlock.com in March 2005 as the site's weekly film critic.
Additional Guests to be Announced!
The Flashback Weekend Costume Contest
Join us for our Second Annual Costume Contest! Start getting your costume and make-up together and you can take the Flashback stage on Saturday July 29, 2006 to compete for great prizes. The contest will be held Saturday afternoon and will be hosted by Chicago television legend Svengoolie!
RETURN OF THE DRIVE-IN!
Flashback Weekend will host a weekend-long tribute to the Drive-In Theatre July 28-29, 2006. Convention activities will be held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare in Rosemont, IL. The hotel's west parking lot will be transformed into the suburb's newest drive-in!
This nostalgic outdoor recreation of the drive-in will feature not only 35mm screenings of classic and premiere showings of horror films, but timeless, vintage trailers, live celebrity introductions, and a fantastic concession stand!
Showing at the Drive-In on our HUGE 20' x 40' screen will be:
A 35mm screening of the 1988 classic “JOHN CARPENTER’S THEY LIVE”. Roddy Piper will introduce the showing!.
A 35mm First Anniversary screening of Rob Zombie's "THE DEVIL’S REJECT’S”. On hand to introduce the screening from the Firefly Clan will be Sid Haig, Bill Moseley, and Leslie Easterbrook, and from BANJO & SULLIVAN Priscilla Barnes, Geoffrey Lewis, Lew Temple, and Kate Norby!
A 35mm screening of the original 1978 classic “JOHN CARPENTER’S “HALLOWEEN”! To celebrate their release of DVD of “HALLOWEEN: 25 YEARS OF TERROR” and Special Editions of “HALLOWEEN 4 + 5”, the star of “4+5”, Danielle Harris will be giving out special Anchor Bay gift packs to lucky winners prior to the screening.
One more great Drive-In feature TBA!!!
The Drive-In will be a “walk-in”. Bring your lawn chair for another weekend of retro Drive-In fun!
New Millennium Theatre Company presents live on stage
The Beautiful girls of "THE FLAMING DAMES"
Halloween themed Burlesque and Strip-Tease!!!
The New Millennium Theatre Company is back for their fourth Flashback Weekend production!
Written, directed, and choreographed by New Millennium company member Leslie Kerrigan.
Focusing on a sexually macabre theme, the beautiful girls of the Flaming Dames bare a lot more than just their teeth to keep you captivated. Song, dance, comedy, and everyone’s favorite, the art of the burlesque strip-tease will leave audiences begging for more. Not for the faint of heart or those with weak stomachs, the girls work side by side with the horrific, gross but comedic stylings of a Vampire & Zombie duo of MC’s.
All at once, the girls will tantalize and tease and quite possibly taste their way into your hearts. They’ll twist the silly with the macabre and the wicked with the sexual and give you a show that you’ll never forget. A perfect addition to your Flashback experience; especially if you’re search of something a little different, a little twisted, and a lot sexy.
The Dames will treat you to a host of new and different burlesque acts, one that involves skin in ways you’ve never dreamed of; let our Master Vampire treat you to some of his vocal delights, or cow tow to Miss Sista Sultry as she weaves her web around you before you can blink a sexy eye. Don’t be afraid of audience interaction either, as The Wheel of Misfortune may prove to be quite fortunate for you or some lucky person in your group.
Only scary for the timid; come on out and spend an hour or so in July at Flashback Weekend 2006 with these sexy Vamps, be prepared to have more than just your sides split at the comedic rantings of our Zombie & Vampire MC’s; but most importantly…be prepared to have some wicked, twisted, SEXY fun!
Flashback Weekend Model Contest
Sponsored by Amazing Figure Modeler Magazine
Hey modelers check it out – it’s the first ever Flashback Weekend Model Contest! Amazing Figure Modeler, America’s premier model figure publication is proud to sponsor this exciting new event for all lovers of Horror, Sci-Fi and Fantasy figure modeling. The model contest will have 5 categories, which include Sci-Fi, Horror, Comic, Dioramas & Juniors (16 & under). Contest categories and entries maybe expanded combined or changed at the discretion of the judges. All decisions are final. Registration fees are $5.00 per entry & $1.00 each additional entry per person. No entry fees for the Junior category. Registration begins on Saturday at 10:30am – 2:30pm at the Amazing Figure Modeler table located in the dealer’s room. Judging starts at 3:00 pm and awards will be presented before the end of the show. Awards/prizes: First, Second & Third place certificates will be awarded along with a Polar Lights model kit for each winner. There will also be a special Best of Show award for the most “Amazing Model”. The judges for this contest will be Barsom Manashian, Mike Wallace and Terry J. Webb. If you have any questions about an aspect of the contest please e-mail Terry J. Webb at timi@rhpositive.com or call the AFM office at 614-882-2125. We look forward to seeing you at the show and we encourage you to bring your models and enter the contest for the 2006 Flashback Show.
The Flashback Weekend Horror and Dark Art Show
Flashback Weekend is pleased to announce the Flashback Weekend Horror and Dark Art Show, to premiere at the July 28-30, 2006 convention.
Arranged and directed by veteran dark artist Chad Savage, the Art Show will feature drawings, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, dolls and other creative products of dark and morbid minds.
This is a juried show. The same jury that presides over the annual World Horror Convention Art Show and spookyART.com's Gallery will review samples from artists wishing to participate in the Flashback Weekend Horror and Dark Art Show to ensure that attendees of Flashback Weekend will be met with a quality showing of horror, haunted, Halloween, gothic, dark fantasy and otherwise dark art.
If you'd like to exhibit your work at Flashback Weekend 2006, please visit our website www.flashbackweekend.com for more information.
Discount Hotel Information
We will be at the same location as last year - only the name of the hotel has changed. The Holiday Inn O’Hare International is now the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare. The hotel has been upgraded to a Crowne Plaza Hotel and has undergone a $20 million renovation.
Be sure to reserve your hotel room now to receive the special discount rate. Our attendees will be able to receive a special discount rate of only $99.00 per night plus tax! To reserve your room at the discount rate by phone, call Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare at (847) 671-6350 or (800) 465-4329. Tell them you are with Flashback Weekend, group code FLA. Confirm that your room rate is $99.00 per night (plus tax). To guarantee the discount rate, please make your reservation by July 7, 2006.
If there are any problems in making your discount room reservations, please contact us at Flashback Weekend at (847) 478-0119.
We suggest you make your hotel reservation now, as the hotel was a sell-out last year. Don’t miss out on this discount offer!
The Flashback Television Channel
For those who are staying at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, the Crowne Plaza will have a Television Channel dedicated to Flashback Weekend! The channel will feature Horror, Cult, and Drive-In themed programming.
Tentative Convention Hours;
Friday July 28 Dealer Room 5:00PM- 8:00PM Drive-In 8:00PM-1:00 AM
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