BUMP HITS TOP 10 ON WOWIO CHARTS IN THE FIRST THREE DAYS!
April 10 , 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2008
THE SCREAM FACTORY’S BIG FIRST WEEK CONTINUES!
BUMP hits Wowio’s Top 10 in three days!
Official forums now active at ShotgunReviews.com.
The Scream Factory continues to celebrate its debut with more great news. In just under three days, two titles from The Scream Factory have cracked the Wowio "Top 10 Comic Books" chart!
BUMP Issue 1 - "NIGHTMARE NOIR EDITION"
This extremely rare "pencil-only" issue was previously only available as a retailer exclusive through Diamond Comic Distributors.
Take Advantage of the FREE Download, and if you like it, please stop by the official store here on the site where we have a limited quantity available for sale along with printed copies of the entire 4-issue full color mini-series!
ROBERT KURTZMAN’S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE
Issue 1 - "NIGHTMARE NOIR EDITION"
This extremely rare "pencil-only" issue was previously only available as a retailer exclusive through Diamond Comic Distributors.
Also, The Scream Factory is pleased to announce that our forums are open! ShotgunReviews.com is now hosting the Official Forums.
Stop by today to discuss all TSF titles including BUMP, ROBERT KURTZMAN’S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE, STRANGELAND: SEVEN SINS, DEATH WALKS THE STREETS, and DEMOLITION ZOMBIES! This is the only place that readers can directly communicate with the creators and artists on an ongoing basis!
Go here for the Main Forums to register for posting access. (http://shotgunreviews.com/shots/forum/index.php)
The Scream Factory - Official Forum - From Comics to Movies, The Scream Factory is Open for Business!
http://shotgunreviews.com/shots/forum/index.php?board=56.0
BUMP - THE MOVIE - The OFFICIAL Message Board of BUMP the Movie!
http://shotgunreviews.com/shots/forum/index.php?board=25.0
Death Walks the Streets - The OFFICIAL Message Board of DWTS!
http://shotgunreviews.com/shots/forum/index.php?board=55.0
Hope to see you there!
This is only the beginning from THE SCREAM FACTORY. Stay tuned for more news on upcoming titles such as DEE SNIDER’S STRANGELAND: SEVEN SINS, DEATH WALKS THE STREETS, and much more...
For info on the comic books and how to download them for free, check out The Scream Factory MySpace page: myspace.com/thescreamfactory
SEAN PATRICK FLANERY JOINS THE GROWING CAST OF BUMP!
April 9 , 2008
SEAN PATRICK FLANERY JOINS ILLUSTRIOUS CAST OF “BUMP”
Star of “The Boondock Saints” and “Young Indiana Jones”
attached in the role of “Brett”
Another casting coup today from producer Scott Licina, who is proud to announce that Sean Patrick Flanery, known to movie goers worldwide for his brilliant work in the cult classic film “The Boondock Saints”, will take on the role of Brett in the adaptation of the hit comic book mini-series, Bump. Mr. Flanery joins the previously announced Ashley Laurence (“Hellraiser”) and Tobin Bell (“Saw”), with special effects master and director Robert Kurtzman at the helm.
Sean Patrick Flanery brings a wealth of experience and broad acting ability to “Bump”. In addition to starring roles in “Suicide Kings” and “Powder”, he is also highly regarded for his work in television on shows including “The Dead Zone”, “CSI” and most notably for starring as the younger version of the legendary character in “The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles”.
All four original issues of the "Bump" comic are available online for free as one of the initial offerings from The Scream Factory, an alliance of film, music, literary and comic book professionals who have unleashed a stunning selection of downloadable quality horror titles at www.wowio.com. All of the titles are available on Wowio through the Smashout Comics publishing group.
Critics from the comic world enthusiastically embraced "Bump" upon its release this year.
“Well I gotta tell you, it’s as scary as hell. This is one series that I can’t wait to see more of.” – Zone Horror
“What’s truly special here is the quality. It’s top notch in a world where the rules of horror are pretty hard to follow while offering up something fresh and original.”
– Horror Year BookFor info on the comic books and how to download them for free, check out The Scream Factory MySpace page: myspace.com/thescreamfactory
ASHLEY LAURENCE JOINS THE CAST OF BUMP!
April 8 , 2008
ASHLEY LAURENCE JOINS CAST OF “BUMP”
Star of “Hellraiser” films attached in the role of “Elaine”
Producer Scott Licina announced today that Ashley Laurence, best known to horror audiences worldwide for her work in the fan-favorite “Hellraiser” series of films, will take on the role of Elaine in the adaptation of the acclaimed comic book mini-series, Bump. Ms. Laurence joins the previously announced Tobin Bell (“Saw”), who will also produce. Horror icon Robert Kurtzman will direct.
Ashley Laurence brings a substantial history with horror and genre projects to “Bump”. In addition to starring turns in “Hellraiser”, “Hellrasier II: Hellbound”, and “Hellraiser: Hellseeker”, she also starred in the critically acclaimed movie "Lightening Bug", and appeared in such fan favorite television series as “E/R” and “Hercules”.
All four original issues of the "Bump" comic are available online for free as one of the initial offerings from The Scream Factory, an alliance of film, music, literary and comic book professionals who have unleashed a stunning selection of downloadable quality horror titles at www.wowio.com. All of the titles are available on Wowio through the Smashout Comics publishing group.
Critics from the comic world enthusiastically embraced "Bump" upon its release this year.
“This story delivers in the scares department, which isn’t that easy to accomplish in comic book form.” – Ain’t It Cool News
“Add this one to your list!” – Tim Janson, Best Shots at Newsarma.com
“Bump is everything a horror movie or comic should be!” – Central Comics Zone
Further Bump cast and production information shall be forthcoming.
For info on the comic books and how to download them for free, check out The Scream Factory MySpace page: myspace.com/thescreamfactory
THE SCREAM FACTORY OPENS FOR BUSINESS! BUMP COMIC SERIES AND MORE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WOWIO.COM- FOR FREE!!!
April 7 , 2008
THE SCREAM FACTORY opens for business!
New consortium to offer comic titles at WOWIO.com,
including unpublished Fangoria Comics issues
THE SCREAM FACTORY, an alliance of film, music, literary and comic book professionals, has unleashed a stunning selection of downloadable quality horror titles online, and is delighted to tell readers that they can find the offerings at www.wowio.com at absolutely no charge!!! All of the titles are available on Wowio through the Smashout Comics publishing group.
The first two titles immediately available are:
BUMP: A supernatural tale of extreme horror, where even the confines of the grave aren’t able to contain the brutal spirit of serial killer Edgar Dill, and his legion of monstrous Treehuggers! You may recall that BUMP, the cult hit mini-series by writer/artist Mark Kidwell (FRANK FRAZETTA’S DARK KINGDOM), was the first title to arrive from the ill-fated Fangoria Comics line. BUMP’s new digi-release ties in with the development of the BUMP feature film starring Tobin Bell (Jigsaw of the SAW franchise) and directed by legendary special effects wizard Robert Kurtzman (creator of FROM DUSK ‘TIL DAWN, director of Wes Craven’s WISHMASTER). Eddie and the Treehuggers will next see the printed comics page in Devil’s Due Publishing’s HACK/SLASH issues 12 and 13, which features the long anticipated “lost” crossover originally scheduled to appear last Halloween. Pages from the crossover (featuring art by H/S creator Tim Seeley) will be previewed in some of the BUMP issues available on Wowio. Four issue, full color mini-series
ROBERT KURTZMAN’S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE: A prequel to the recent Robert Kurtzman horror film, THE RAGE. Andrew Divoff (INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL) “reprises” his movie role as the maniacal Dr. V, hell-bent on bringing the world to it’s knees by infecting it with his Rage serum and transforming all of mankind into mutated, murderous monsters! The complete mini-series is finally available! Readers recall that for reasons beyond the creator’s control the fourth and final issue never shipped from its former publisher. Creator Robert Kurtzman said, “I'm incredibly excited to finally get the fourth issue of Beneath the Valley of the Rage out to the readers after Fangoria prematurely pulled the plug on the comic division just prior to the release of our final issue. If you thought the first three issues were extreme, believe me, the ending will really blow you away!” You can now follow the entire savage saga to its gore-ific conclusion just prior to the events of the film, which is currently available on DVD. Check out the movie’s official website at www.theragefilm.com. Four issue, full color mini-series
ALSO AVAILABLE: the two NIGHTMARE NOIR “pencil only” versions of BUMP #1 and ROBERT KURTZMAN’S BENEATH THE VALLEY OF THE RAGE #1, which were previously only available as extremely limited retailer incentive editions through Diamond Comic Distributors.
More titles and their release dates will be available soon, including DEE SNIDER’S STRANGELAND: SEVEN SINS, which was created and written by MTV’s ROCK THE CRADLE star Jesse Blaze Snider and will feature the remaining three issues that never saw print from Fangoria, and the all-new prequel series based on the upcoming movie DEATH WALKS THE STREETS starring Christian Kane (ANGEL).
You can go to download any and each of the individual comics directly from the official THE SCREAM FACTORY MySpace page at:
www.myspace.com/thescreamfactory.
KURTZMAN'S MUSIC VIDEO FOR METAL MASTERS MUSHROOMHEAD WINS 'BEST OF 2007' ON HEADBANGERS BALL!!!
January 5, 2008
Check it out on the Blog....
BUMP 'NIGHTMARE NOIR' LIMITED EDITION COMIC NOW AVAILABLE IN THE STORE
December 3, 2007
The extremely rare pencil art edition of the first issue of BUMP is now available at the store. Quantities are limited.
FIRST EIGHT PAGES OF BUMP COMIC SERIES UP AT OFFICIAL MYSPACE PAGE
December 1, 2007
The first eight pages of the critically acclaimed comic series are up on the on the Photos page of our Myspace site.
BUMP STORE NOW OPEN!!!
November 29, 2007
The original comic mini-series can now be yours, as well as a killer double-sided BUMP tee! Just click the STORE link above and get yer goodies.... and remember, Eddie sez be sure to lock 'em up tight in a drawer once ya get 'em ta home!
PRE-PRODUCTION ARTWORK
November 26, 2007
Treehugger turn-around art added to the Blog.
CAST & CREW PHOTOS
November 12, 2007
Photos have been added to the Cast & Crew.
INTERVIEW WITH BUMP CREATOR MARK
KIDWELL
November 10th, 2007
New to the world of BUMP? Or maybe you just need a refresher on the horrors locked within the world of BUMP? Well, this is your chance to learn all about the delicious evil that awaits within this extensive interview with series creator MARK KIDWELL. Visit the blog and enjoy (just don't forget to lock the door)!
HORROR ICON TOBIN BELL HITS “BUMP”
October 31st, 2007
Actor attached to star in Robert Kurtzman film of acclaimed
graphic novel
Bump co-producer Scott Licina announced today that Tobin Bell, known to horror audiences worldwide for his award-winning turn as Jigsaw in the Saw franchise, will take on the lead role of Sheriff Lundy in the film adaptation of the acclaimed comic mini-series, Bump. Bell, who will also produce, joins fellow horror legend Robert Kurtzman, who will direct.
Mark Kidwell, the creator, writer and artist of Bump, couldn’t be happier with Bell’s decision. He said, “The role of Sheriff Lundy is pivotal to the BUMP storyline and the key to its “cautionary” message. Tobin brings the believability and depth that the role requires. The character is in good hands.”
In addition to his role of Jigsaw, which netted him the nomination for Best Villain at the MTV Movie Awards in both 2006 and 2007, Bell has appeared in such genre television favorites as Alias, 24, The X-Files, and Stargate SG-1, as well as films like The Firm, In the Line of Fire, and Buried Alive. Saw 4, the latest chapter in the franchise, brought home an impressive $32 million and commanded the #1 spot at the box office this past opening weekend.
Kurtzman, who just finished directing To Live and Die with Sean Patrick Flannery and Joe Pantoliano for MGM, will also bring his special effects wizardry to bear on the project. Kurtzman’s horror resume is well-known, including Evil Dead 2, Army of Darkness, From Dusk Til Dawn, and dozens more.
For his part, Bell is ready to get into the head of Bump’s conflicted hero. He said: “Sheriff Lundy has been enforcing local law for many years in this rural community. This is HIS turf. He’s seen a lot in his day, but never anything like the terrifying, formidable foe he’s up against here. Seasoned, tough-as-nails, determined to prevail, this sheriff’s not the kind of guy you fuck with.”
A trade paperback collecting the four-issue Bump mini-series originally released by Fangoria, along with added bonus material, is slated to ship in early 2008. Critics from the comic world enthusiastically embraced the series upon its release this year.
“This story delivers in the scares department, which isn’t that easy to accomplish in comic book form.” – Ain’t It Cool News
“Add this one to your list!” – Tim Janson, Best Shots at Newsarma.com
“Bump is everything a horror movie or comic should be!” – Central Comics Zone
Further Bump cast and production information shall be forthcoming.