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Monday, June 09, 2008
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New "The Dead Matter" interview with director, Edward Douglas
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Wednesday, June 18, 2008
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Trailer in July, Director - Cast @ Comic-Con, Soundtrack CD in August, Picture Locked
Plans are being made to debut the first trailer to "The Dead Matter" at the San Diego Comic-Con, July 23-27, at the MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE SOUNDTRACKS booth. Also appearing at the booth (soon to be confirmed) are director Edward Douglas and cast members Sean Serino, Christopher Robichaud, Tom Nagel, CB Spencer, and Brian Van Camp.
"The Dead Matter" achieved picture lock this past week. "The test screenings went extremely well," said Edward Douglas, "there's a tremendous amount of excitement building around here as we head into this next stage."
In addition to the Visual FX work being done at Precinct 13, work on Midnight Syndicate's "The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates" CD and the score is also underway. "The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates" CD is a disc of music inspired by the film as well as some music from the actual film that will be released in August of this year. "Just in time for Halloween," said Midnight Syndicate's Gavin Goszka. "We're really happy with how the disc is coming together. It will definitely give people a taste of what is to come."
Stay tuned for more updates!
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Thursday, December 06, 2007
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Plans for "The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates" CD Announced
Midnight Syndicate's The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates soundtrack due out August 2008
Although a release date for the movie has not been announced, The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates soundtrack will be released in late-August 2008. A movie soundtrack created in the style of Midnight Syndicate's other releases, the CD will contain music inspired by the film mixed with music from the actual film.
"The Dead Matter : Cemetery Gates soundtrack CD is designed to stand on its own and to draw you into the supernatural world of the living dead that we create in The Dead Matter," says Douglas. "The CD will also allow people who watch the movie to journey deeper into the world as we push further into its themes and characters."
The Dead Matter post-production rolling
Post-production on The Dead Matter movie is moving right along. Fans will be able to catch the first The Dead Matter trailer in the early part of 2008. All we can say is that the final product will be worth the wait!
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
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Happy Halloween
Happy Halloween!
All of us at Midnight Syndicate hope you have a happy and safe Halloween!
Also, for the next several weeks, Midnight Syndicate's symphonic nightmare soundtrack CDs will be available at your favorite local Halloween, Costume, and Party stores!
To find the retailer closest to you, please visit our Where to Buy section of www.MidnightSyndicate.com.
The Dead Matter
Post-production continues on The Dead Matter. Updates, photos, press coverage, and much more can be found at www.TheDeadMatter.com and www.MySpace.com/TheDeadMatterFilm.
Van Helsing's Curse
Van Helsing's Curse's NEW Oculus Infernum Re-Mastered CD and Live in Philly '05 DVD now available at the Entity Productions Online Store.
This RE-MASTERED version of Oculus Infernum includes TWO new tracks: a rock version of John Carpenter's Halloween Theme and a new version of Cry Little Sister originally from The Lost Boys soundtrack.
Van Helsing's Curse is the horror music brainchild of Twisted Sister frontman, Dee Snider, and blends an 18-piece orchestra and prophetic choir with menacing rock movements and chilling lead vocals by Dee Snider. The disc includes both original tracks and clever re-workings of memorable classics such as Tubular Bells (from The Exorcist), In The Hall Of The Mountain King, Ave Satani (from The Omen), Orff's O Fortuna (from Carmina Burana), and Black Sabbath's Black Sabbath as well as many more!
Gavin & Parlormuse
It's Not The Coat Makes The Gentleman by Parlormuse (Gavin's side project) should be released towards the end of November. Preview tracks are currently available on www.MySpace.com/Parlormuse.
Midnight Syndicate Weekend on Haunted Voices Radio
Haunted Voices Radio is having a third Midnight Syndicate weekend - just in time for Halloween.
Starting on Saturday, October 27th at 11:00pm EST/10:00pm CST - Midnight Syndicate music will be playing all weekend until 7:00am EST/6:00am CST Monday, October 29th.
Listen live at www.HauntedVoicesRadio.com. Requests, give-aways, live chat room, and call-ins will all be part of the show!
Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights 17
For several years, the chilling music of Midnight Syndicate has been heard at Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights. This year, Midnight Syndicate has composed two tracks exclusively for HHN17's Carnival of Carnage. Building the Carnival can be heard at www.MySpace.com/MidnightSyndicate and a short sample of the second track can be heard at www.HalloweenHorrorNights.com/Orlando.
The Asylumantics Phantom Musicbox Featuring Midnight Syndicate
The Phantom Musicbox is now available for pre-order from Asylumantics:
An ancient musicbox has been discovered that is rumored to have the power to control the dead. Supernatural artifact collectors Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka are in a race against time to retrieve the box before it falls into the wrong hands and ultimately destroys the world.
Featuring guest stars Midnight Syndicate, this new Asylumantics adventure is a must have treat for this Halloween season!
You can pre-order The Phantom Musicbox here.
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Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Production Wraps on "The Dead Matter." Post-Production Underway
Post-Production Underway
Production on The Dead Matter wrapped at 5am on September 2nd. "I couldn't be happier," said Director Edward Douglas. "We got everything I was hoping for and so much more. The entire cast and crew really delivered on all levels. This movie is going to resonate with a lot of horror fans - we really have something special here."
"The Dead Matter is definitely a character-driven horror film, so a lot rides on our actors. They are really came through for us. Between the perfomances by our veterans and our newer faces, audiences are going to be in for a real treat," said Douglas.
Douglas credits the successful production phase to Producer Gary Jones, the FX team at Precinct 13, Director of Photography Alex Esper, UPM/AD Philip Garrett, and an "incredibly talented" crew of film veterans mixed with an enthusiastic group of hard-working production assistants. "It's an ambitious script. We were only able to complete it on time because of the tremendous talent, teamwork, and perseverance our crew exhibited."
With a projected release date in 2008, post-production has already begun. That includes work on the next Midnight Syndicate release, The Dead Matter soundtrack. More details to follow!
The PHOTOS section on The Dead Matter site ( www.thedeadmatter.com/photos.htm) has pictures of the cast and crew in action with MORE coming soon! Be sure to stop by both this site and The Dead Matter site for trailers, news, soundtrack updates, interviews, and much, much more!
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BEHIND THE SCENES TRAILER
For a look behind the scenes of The Dead Matter check out a trailer for The Making of 'The Dead Matter' feature (produced by Frank Purtiman and Smudgeline Productions) on YouTube. ---
TELEVISION STORY ON "THE DEAD MATTER"
Cleveland's NBC-affiliate, WKYC, did a story on the film while the crew was shooting at the historic Mansfield Reformatory ( Shawshank Redemption, Air Force One). To view the story, click here.
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Sunday, August 12, 2007
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"The Dead Matter" now in Production
Midnight Syndicate Films, in partnership with Hollywood FX producer Robert Kurtzman and his company, Precinct 13 Entertainment, began production on The Dead Matter feature-length, horror-suspense film, this week, in Crestline, Ohio.
Pre-production and production photos are available in the photo section at www.MySpace.com/TheDeadMatterFilm and www.TheDeadMatter.com. Photos will be updated as available - so check back often!
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Monday, July 30, 2007
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Production for "The Dead Matter" Starting Soon, HHN 17 Exclusive Track
Production for The Dead Matter Starting Soon
Precinct 13 Entertainment is in the process of creating the props and special effects that will be used for movie. For some behind the scenes pre-production photos, visit www.TheDeadMatter.com.
Also, this Wednesday morning, August 1st, Cleveland's WNCX 98.5 FM will be conducting a live interview with The Dead Matter's Edward Douglas (Director), Tom Nagel (Mike), and Christopher Robichaud (Frank). Starting at 8:00am EST, the guys can be heard in Cleveland at 98.5 FM and online at www.WNCX.com (just click on the "Listen Live" icon).
The latest announcements about the movie can be found at www.MySpace.com/TheDeadMatterFilm and www.TheDeadMatter.com.
Universal Studio Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights 17
Midnight Syndicate has teamed up with Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights 17 and has created 2 new tracks for this year's Carnival of Carnage.
From the Halloween Horror Nights Website:
For years, guests at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights have had their blood chilled by the masterfully macabre music of Midnight Syndicate. Now, for the first time ever, Midnight Syndicate has composed and created music specifically for Halloween Horror Nights. These tracks have not yet been heard on any Midnight Syndicate album and include the theme Building the Carnival.
Building the Carnival can be heard on Universal Studio's Halloween Horror Nights or www.MySpace.com/MidnightSyndicate.
The Official The Dead Matter MySpace Page
Recently launched, www.MySpace.com/TheDeadMatterFilm, is the official MySpace page for the film. Featuring cast photos, the newest updates about the movie, pre-production pictures, and behind-the-scenes production pictures and video, this page will be updated frequently throughout the next few months.
Please add us as your friend. Our goal is to get to 1000 friends before production starts. To help us reach this goal, we have chosen 2 numbers between 330 and 1000. If your add is one of those numbers, you will receive a free Midnight Syndicate CD.
Gavin & Parlormuse: Not your Great-Great-Grandmother's Victorian Music
Parlormuse, Gavin's "other" side project, explores the world of 19th-century American popular music, but with a decidedly modern twist. Bringing Victorian-era songs into the 21st century via contemporary folk-rock arrangements, the result is an intriguing blending of old and new.
"What was originally intended to be a three-song demo for booking performances quickly expanded into a full-length album. Things were just falling together very spontaneously and I figured I'd run with it and see what happened," he states.
Incorporating three-part vocal harmonies and a wide range of instrumentation - both electric and acoustic - the album's sound evokes the spirit of yesteryear while keeping a firm foothold in the world of today.
"I really wanted to make sure the original character of the songs carried through, but that at the same time it would remain entirely approachable to a modern audience."
It's Not The Coat Makes The Gentleman is scheduled for release in early September, but preview tracks are currently available on www.MySpace.com/Parlormuse. More information about Parlormuse can be found at Home Circle Media.
On a related note, Gavin says that his promised progressive-rock CD is still in the works.
"I've never stopped moving forward with that. Since I hadn't been planning on releasing two CDs this year, it may have to get pushed back a little, but it will definitely happen."
Christopher Robichaud Launches The Making of The Dead Matter Blog
Midnight Syndicate voiceover artist Christopher Robichaud (Midnight Syndicate, Gates of Delirium, Dungeons & Dragons), who'll be reprising the role of "Frank" in the upcoming The Dead Matter, has just launched his blog on the making of the film from an actor's perspective. It will offer a complete behind-the-scenes look at what transpires on the set of The Dead Matter, incorporating pictures and video to provide a real sense of what it's like to make a horror movie from the ground up. Christopher has promised to be as candid as possible, and if the first entry is any indication, persons who read the blog will be privy not only to the inside scoop concerning the making of The Dead Matter, but also to events a bit more sinister and macabre.
The blog can be found at http://DailyGrindofTheDeadMatter.blogspot.com/.
Petitions for The Dead Matter and The Rage
Kellie and Amanda, fans of old-school horror films and co-moderators of the Andrew Divoff Fan Board, have recently started petitions to get The Rage and The Dead Matter into theaters.
To sign these petitions, please visit the following links:
www.ipetitions.com/petition/TheDeadMatter
www.ipetitions.com/petition/SupportTheRage
The Asylumantics Phantom Musicbox Featuring Midnight Syndicate
News from: www.Asylumantics.com:
This Halloween, Haunted Pixel Studios in association with Midnight Syndicate, will be releasing a new Asylumantics story entitled The Phantom Musicbox.
This new book features Edward Douglas and Gavin Goszka as they search for an ancient musicbox that is supposed to have the power to control the dead. After years of searching, they finally discover its location - at Wrenwood Heights Asylum!
Of course, obtaining the box from inside the asylum might prove a little trickier than Edward and Gavin think.
Midnight Syndicate Street Team
We want to thank everyone who is on the street team for their help with promoting the band and The Dead Matter. We appreciate all of your help with posting banners, adding us to your Top 8, and getting the word out!!!
If you are interested in becoming part of the street team and helping out with promotions, please email me at sarah@midnightsyndicate.com.
2007 Haunted Attraction Registrations
Thank you to all of the haunts that have already registered with us for 2007. We appreciate the support.
Halloween is getting closer. If you are going to use Midnight Syndicate's music in your haunt this year, please register at www.MidnightSyndicate.com. It only takes a few minutes. Haunts who have registered with us in the past need to re-register for this year.
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Friday, July 13, 2007
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Midnight Syndicate pulls from the haunt industry and horror host legends for "The Dead Matter"
Pulling from the cast of the Midnight Syndicate CD Release parties, Jeff Glatzer (Scared Stiff), Geoff Beck (Haunting Makeup), Rex Hamilton, Roger Miller, Tawny Miller, Ed McKenna, Glen and Melissa Gilmour (Bloodview), and Beth Biasella have all been signed on to appear in "The Dead Matter." Myron St. John (Haunt X) will be appearing in the film as well as helping with stunts. Part of the film is being shot in Myron's haunted base of operations, Mansfield Reformatory. Actor, stuntman, singer, writer extraordinaire Jim O'Rear (Underground Entertainment) will be making an appearance as will Jen Sharlow (Scream Queen Marketing) and the gang from Screamline Studios. Bloodview/Legion of Terror archivist, David Greathouse (Mushroomhead) of Precinct 13 is heading up the FX department for the film. Other surprise guests from the industry will be announced at a later date...
Legendary horror host, Dick Dyszel better known to fans as Count Gore DeVol (www.countgore.com) was recently signed to the cast as was Cleveland's Big Chuck Schodowski. As one of the most recognizable television personalities in Cleveland history, Big Chuck, has been entertaining audiences for over forty years. "I grew up watching his show," says director, Edward Douglas, "a lot of the movies he played were a part of my early education in horror. I'm really excited to have him and the Count on board."
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Tuesday, February 06, 2007
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Midnight Syndicate to make "The Dead Matter" movie
Midnight Syndicate to make The Dead Matter movie, Edward Douglas to direct. Multiple CDs planned for release with film.
Midnight Syndicate will be teaming up with Hollywood FX legend Robert Kurtzman (Dusk till Dawn producer, co-founder of the KNB EFX Group) and his production company, Precinct 13 Entertainment to produce the horror-suspense film, The Dead Matter. Development has been underway for several months and pre-production will officially begin March 1st. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in Northeastern Ohio this August with a projected release date sometime in 2008. Edward Douglas will be directing the film and producing it through the newly-formed Midnight Syndicate Films division of Entity Productions, Inc. The company is currently in talks with Andrew Divoff (Wishmaster, Air Force One, Lost) to star.
"This is a really exciting time for us. One of our main goals over the past ten years has been to get into a position to remake The Dead Matter with an actual budget" said Edward Douglas who produced and directed an earlier version of the film for $2000 in 1996 before forming Midnight Syndicate. "Horror movies are at the core of what Gavin and I do in Midnight Syndicate. It's what we love and that's why we believe in remaking this particular film. Co-writer Tony Demci and I have had a lot of time to take what we felt was already a good story and develop it into something very special that we know is really going to deliver for both our fans and other fans of the horror genre." The Dead Matter tells the story of a vampire relic with occult powers that falls into the hands of a grief-stricken young woman who will do anything to contact her dead brother.
The Next Midnight Syndicate CD - Entity Productions plans to release multiple discs of new Midnight Syndicate material in coordination with the film. "As far as the next Midnight Syndicate CD goes, fans are really going to like what we have planned for the soundtrack," said Gavin Goszka, who will serve as Music Supervisor for the film. "The Dead Matter soundtrack CD will be in the style of our other Midnight Syndicate releases. Our plan is to integrate music from the movie with new material and atmospherics which will allow listeners to further explore the dark and supernatural world created in the The Dead Matter film.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
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"The Dead Matter" t-shirts are now available
The first run of the new The Dead Matter t-shirts that debuted at Haunt X and TransWorld are now available through the Midnight Syndicate Store. The new t-shirt is the first of several designs planned for the movie and was designed by Mark Rakocy, Midnight Syndicate graphic designer and co-producer of the original The Dead Matter movie.e new, The Dead Matter t-shirts are now available at the Midnight Syndicate Store.
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