Official Press Release: His Name Was Jason
Source:Anchor Bay Entertainment
November 8, 2008
The following is Anchor Bay Entertainment's press release regarding the upcoming doc
His Name is Jason (
set visit photo gallery). We've been following this pretty closely, but the press release lends you some insight into how the DVD is being packaged when it streets in February.
He first became known to audiences on May 9, 1980. Over the course of nearly three decades and eleven films (soon to be twelve with next year’s remake), he has inspired terror in the hearts of film fans the world over. He redefined the concept of immortality and invincibility. He gave horror a new face...by not having one. His name is Jason Voorhees and this is his story.
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th, the ultimate tribute documentary about one of horror cinema’s most enduring icons, has been acquired by Anchor Bay Entertainment, the leading horror programmer, for North American DVD distribution. It will be released as a “splatter edition” DVD on February 3, 2009. Then, on February 13th, 2009, Starz will host the broadcast premiere of the documentary – in celebration of the infamous date and its most famous posterboy. In addition, the documentary will have its World Premiere Friday, November 14 at the 31st Starz Denver Festival during The Watching Hour, the festival’s midnight film series. Ari Lehman, the “first” Jason and other special guests will be in attendance.
Produced by Anthony Masi (Halloween 25 Years of Terror, The Psycho Legacy) and Thommy Hutson (Prank) and directed by Dan Farrands (The Girl Next Door, Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers), In addition to the full-length documentary, the DVD is anticipated to contain over four hours of bonus features, including additional interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and more.
Hosted by legendary special effects make-up artist Tom Savini – whose (literally) eye-popping prosthetics were featured in such gorefest classics as 1979’s Dawn of the Dead, Creepshow, Maniac, and the original Friday the 13th – His Name Was Jason is the definitive look at the history and cultural legacy of this 20th Century boogeyman. Extensive interviews were conducted with over eighty people involved throughout the entire Friday the 13th franchise, as well as filmmaker and fan testimonials.
Jason fans who watch His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th will be treated to reminiscences and ruminations spanning Jason’s entire film history, as well as a virtual “who’s who” of contemporary film horror, including:
Actors: Betsy Palmer (1), Adrienne King (1 and Part 2), Larry Zerner (Part 3-D), Bonnie Hellman and Judie Aronson (The Final Chapter), Shavar Ross and Debi Sue Voorhees (A New Beginning), Darcy DeMoss and Vincent Gustaferro (Part VI), Lar Park-Lincoln, Elizabeth Kaitan and Diana Barrows (Part VII), Peter Mark Richman and Jensen Daggett (Part VIII), Lawrence Monoson and Camilla More (The Final Friday), Lisa Ryder (Jason X), Seth Green and Travis Van Winkle (2009 remake);
Jason Voorhees portrayers: Ari Lehman (1), Warrington Gillette (Part 2), Richard Brooker (Part 3-D), Ted White (Final Chapter), C.J. Graham (Part VI), and Kane Hodder (Part VII, Part VIII, The Final Friday, Jason X);
Filmmakers: Sean S. Cunningham (Director, 1), Victor Miller (Writer, 1) Danny Steinmann (Writer/Director, A New Beginning), Tom McLoughlin (Writer/Director, Part VI), John Carl Buechler (Director/Special Makeup Effects, Part VII), Joseph Zito (Director, The Final Friday), Greg Nicotero (Special Makeup Effects, The Final Friday), Marcus Nispel (Director, 2009 remake), and Composer Harry Manfredini, creator of Jason’s signature musical cue "Sh-sh-sh-sh, ha-ha-ha-ha."
Comments
Posted by: djblack1313 on November 8, 2008 at 17:25:22
i'm looking forward to seeing this! i hope they talk to more of the cast of 1-4 (the BEST parts!).
Posted by: Rehn K10 on November 8, 2008 at 17:33:33
Seth Green? That has to be a mistake.
Posted by: Patrick Bateman on November 8, 2008 at 21:28:17
What the hell is sh sh sh sh ha ha ha ha? That's not a good sign
Posted by: adam williams on November 8, 2008 at 22:12:53
wait is seth green is the guy who done those movie oh my god that going to be funny i hope his first victim in the remake
Posted by: Scribe on November 9, 2008 at 00:39:24
What, no Corey Feldman? Kevin Bacon? I'm a little disappointed, but love all thing Friday the 13th.
Posted by: Doctor Splatten on November 9, 2008 at 16:09:54
Seth Green's in the remake? I'm not suprised Kevin Bacon isn't featured in this. But the doc is still pretty loaded, and it sounds like the DVD will be as well!
Posted by: 80Pork on November 10, 2008 at 10:17:07
If I'm not mistaken, Lawrence Monson and Camilla More were in "The Final Chapter" not "Final Friday".
And I truly hope this is some other Seth Green and not that annoying little Robot Chicken guy.
If he is in the remake, let's hope he's the first kill...
Posted by: SG Dave on November 14, 2008 at 11:54:39
I'm already going to be at the Denver Film Fest tonight for The Wrestler, and this is showing at midnight. I think I may have to stick around and check it out.
Posted by: Kakaroto on February 18, 2009 at 11:04:33
Hi!!!!
does Anyone know if is going to be release with spanish subtitles???
Tks a lot !!!!
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