This past weekend was that time of the year again, when we go to the best damn convention in the world: Chiller Theatre! So, on April 27, 2024, we headed to New Jersey to have one hell of a good time!
The first celebrity I went up to was the lovely Cindy Weintraub star of cult favorites: Humanoids from the Deep and The Prowler. I'm a fan of both, especially the former, which is a personal favorite, I couldn't wait to meet her. And, she turned out awesome, as she is so sweet, friendly, and personable. Weintraub told us that she was having a great time meeting the fans, and how she had no idea the love they had for these movies.
Next was the celeb I was most pumped to meet this weekend, the gorgeous Lisa Langlois, star of Class of 1984, The Nest, and more. The former is a personal favorite and made me have a huge crush on her as a kid. I've mentioned my love for punk girls and the like ad-nauseum here, but here I go again. Anyways, I did let her know just that, and she was very sweet about it. She told us that her son carried her punked out pic, proudly saying this is "my mom"! She was extremely sweet, as well and also talked to us for a good while. And, she, like Cindy, still looks great!
Fred "The Hammer" Williamson was next for me. From Dusk Till Dawn is one of my utmost personal favorite movies, ever, and the man is a legit legend. So I was so happy to meet him. He had long been on my Chiller guest wish list. And, I gotta say, he is so funny in person! I told him Dusk was one of my favorite movies, and he was like "You are a sick puppy!" That killed me. I admit I was a little starstruck at first, but his sense of humor made it much easier to be around him.
The final celeb I met that Saturday was Angel (Scarface, Carlito's Way) Salazar. He was so cool in person! It was awesome that he did one regular pic and one with an Uzi and some yeyo. While both, Scarface and Carlito's Way are favorites of mine, the former is an utmost favorite. But, I have that Blu-ray in a collector's tin, making it impossible to get a permanent signature on it. So, instead I opted for my 4K copy of Carlito's Way. He said that the former is his most famous role, so he signed as both characters on the 4K disc! So cool of him to do that.
There was this cool room that had some movie props. You can see a few in the pic below.
Of course, the Chiller party was slamming! In fact, this was one of the most fun ones in recent memory, which is saying something!
The following are my Blu-rays and 4K movies that I got signed on this Saturday:
Carlito's Way: Angel Salazar Humanoids from the Deep: Cindy Weintraub Class of 1984: Lisa Langlois From Dusk Till Dawn: Fred "The Hammer" Williamson
And, this is the swag that I bought: I <3 Gialli (you can see the awesome back of it in the second pic) T-shirt From Vinegar Syndrome's booth: Graduation Day and Mail Order Murder: The Story of W.A.V.E. Productions (seen both before the former is a good slasher movie, while the later is an excellent docu about the infamous exploitation/ horror underground company) The Beast of Screem magazine (LOVE that Jaws cover!)
Mommy double feature (won it cause I bought the above mag, also never seen either flick)
This was an AWESOME edition of Chiller! Any of you go? If so who did you meet? What were the highlights for you? Let me know in the comments section below. As for me, I already can't wait for October's edition!!
Ontario death metal outfit TOMB MOLD today announces a massive live assault this July.
In the wake of detecting a problem and violently rebooting at the Decibel Metal & Beer Fest in Philadelphia, TOMB MOLD will head to Texas this weekend to play at the inaugural Austin Deathfest. On June 1st, they will take part in the inaugural multi-venue Prepare The Ground Fest in their hometown of Toronto, and June 19th will see them performing at the diverse annual Sled Island in Calgary.
Announced today, the Enraptured By Fate’s Tangled Thread Tour will see TOMB MOLD crushing through cities across North America, joined by their allies in Horrendous, for three weeks, the trek beginning in Tomb Mold’s hometown of Toronto on July 4th, ending in Brooklyn on July 27th. See all confirmed dates below. Tickets go on sale at 10am local time tomorrow, April 26th.
TOMB MOLD Tour Dates:
4/27/2024 Austin Death Fest @ Mohawk – Austin, TX [tickets]
6/01/2024 Prepare The Ground Fest – Toronto, ON [tickets]
7/27/2024 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY [tickets]
After releasing three albums in three years and then spending the next four years in the wilderness, TOMB MOLD has been reborn on their fourth album, The Enduring Spirit, a thoroughly unabashed step into vast new territories. Yet for all its frenetic daring and audacious exploration, The Enduring Spirit is never anything other than unmistakably TOMB MOLD. The album overwhelmed year-end lists as one of 2023’s most acclaimed albums with media and fans alike, including a cover feature for the esteemed Decibel Magazine. A band with boundless creative energy, as TOMB MOLD is, was certain to expand the scope of their vision, and on The Enduring Spirit they’ve shaped a record with a cinematic environment that offers unlimited avenues of exploration, both for themselves and the listener.
The Enduring Spirit was recorded at Boxcar Sound Recording by Sean Pearson (Tomb Mold, Dream Unending), and mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Tomb Mold, Dream Unending, Kommand, Gravesend, Power Trip). The album’s artwork was handled by Jesse Jacobi who was also responsible for the Planetary Clairvoyance artwork, with additional artwork by Karmazid, layout and design by Chimère Noire, and photography by Colin Medley.
Stream TOMB MOLD’s The Enduring Spirit everywhere including YouTube HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
The Enduring Spirit is now available on CD, MC, and both LP and the label’s first picture disc LP ever – both vinyl versions including a four-panel insert and huge 36x24-inch poster – at the label webshop HERE and Bandcamp HERE.
Following two crushing release shows for the album, TOMB MOLD was just announced as headliners of the inaugural Austin Death Fest in Austin, Texas on April 27th and 28th alongside Mortiferum, Outer Heaven, and Phobophilic, with the full lineup to be announced shortly. Watch for updates to post in the weeks ahead.
“This album delivers on a promise made to themselves. Colorful, brighter, and all-around more technically and compositionally advanced than we ever dreamed possible, the astonishing return of the once-prolific purveyors of weird death metal lands like a gift from the gods of death metal.” – Decibel Magazine
“Like Cynic, TOMB MOLD are seekers, fascinated by metal’s transcendental potential as much as its flesh-and-blood physicality. On The Enduring Spirit, they frequently sound ecstatic, as though they’re a riff away from discovering the music of the spheres. Trollish black metal kids in Scandinavia used to take the piss out of death metal bands by calling their music “life metal.” For TOMB MOLD, that epithet would likely come as a compliment.” – Pitchfork
“The main business is killing, of course, and business is very good. It’s one of the reasons why TOMB MOLD are among the most respected names in the new school of old school. But by allowing their own ideas to run wild atop it all, they’re also comfortably one of its most creative. 4/5” – Kerrang!
“It is way out there—not here on Earth—where TOMB MOLD sounds most at home.” – Bandcamp Daily Album Of The Day
“The Enduring Spirit is a comet, delivered from somewhere deep within the cosmos and channeled through this unassuming band of musical iconoclasts. Artistic, intelligent (but not overly intellectualized), and executed with a skill and care many of us can only hope to comprehend, The Enduring Spirit is this year's best metal album, and one of the best albums of 2023, period, full stop. 10/10” – Exclaim!
“…The Enduring Spirit is less concerned with death metal’s reality. On it, TOMB MOLD repackage their ferocity into the ethereal and experimental, meaning the album is as blissful as it is crushing.” – Consequence
“…TOMB MOLD actually do deserve the hype. And, more importantly, they keep on proving it – pushing their own boundaries and challenging themselves to grow and evolve with each new release, no matter how long, or what form, it may take.” – No Clean Singing
“The Enduring Spirit feels like a cataclysmic event, and while first impressions (or sixth or seventh impressions, depending on how many times you’ve listened so far) can feel so important, there’s a veritable onslaught to take in, rewarding a deeper connection, guttural disgust, cosmic evaporation, and all that lies between.” – Post-Trash
(Los Angeles, CA / April 24, 2024) -- The Internet’s Stepmom Cherie DeVille opens up to Vice TV series Sex Before the Internet about her Doc Johnson celebrity strokers in the episode “Sex Toy Empire”.
In a profile about the legendary pleasure brand’s rise to success, DeVille shares her story about signing with Doc Johnson in 2016 to mold the most intimate parts of her body for fans to forever enjoy in the form of her Signature Stroker, Kittens & Cougars toy with fellow performer Dani Daniels and Main Squeeze masturbation sleeves.
“So when I found out that Doc Johnson wanted to make me a stroker, it was one of the most flattering moments of my life… being molded by Doc Johnson, for a lot of adult performers, that’s like, major goals… almost like a basketball player getting their own sneaker, like a Jordan!” DeVille explains in the interview.
“Hopefully, hundreds and hundreds or thousands of people are purchasing that toy, you know, because of me, because they want to use that toy is just the most flattering thing that could ever happen.”
Find Sex Before the Internet episode “Sex Toy Empire” at ViceTV.com.
Brazzers exclusive contact star and Lovgun Equity Partner/Brand Ambassador Cherie DeVille is available for booking through OC Modeling, and fans can find and follow her on:
ABOUT CHERIE DEVILLE: Cherie DeVille is one of the adult industry’s most accomplished and respected models, film stars and content creators currently in the business, with more than 12 years and 1500+ sizzling onscreen credits for top studios such as Evil Angel, Girlfriends Films, Penthouse, Jules Jordan Video, MissaX, Mile High and Brazzers, where she is currently an exclusive contract star - to her name.
Born in Durham, NC and raised in Washington DC and Cape Cod, Massachusetts of French-Canadian descent, DeVille’s journey to success has been marked by her incredibly diverse skill set and achievements. Growing up, she was actively involved in horseback riding, ballet, band, cheerleading and swimming - DeVille even worked as a lifeguard on the Cape and a children’s day camp counselor - before earning degrees from the University of Hartford & University of Saint Augustine in Physical Therapy and embarking on a career as a traveling physical therapist and clinical instructor, which took her on assignments in locales such as St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, Florida, Virginia Beach, Nashville and the New Jersey shore.
DeVille is also recognized as a thought leader in the adult creator space, contributing political columns and candid interviews to media outlets such as The Daily Beast, The Hill, Yahoo, Rolling Stone, New York Post, Associated Press, Barstool Sports and controversial Netflix documentary Money Shot: The Pornhub Story, as well as an Adult Performer Advocacy Committee board member and Cam Model Protection ambassador, with the goal of elevating her industry’s practices and community. She has also won several prestigious awards, including 2023’s AVN MILF Performer of the Year and XBIZ Performer of the Year.
The 5’4 leading lady, who currently lives in Los Angeles with her partner and dogs and plays Dungeons & Dragons and swing dances in her spare time, continues to fuel her success and inspire those around her through an unwavering dedication to her craft, colleagues and many legions of fans who have supported her passions and extraordinary body of work over the years. To learn more about Cherie DeVille, visit CherieDeVille.com.
That ends the press release, I just wanted to mention that Sex Before the Internet is one of the best shows on TV. And, if you are interested in the history/ a fan of sex/ adult entertainment, especially that of the 90's (as I and this site is), I highly recommend you check it out over on Vice TV. Cherie is a frequent interviewee and is awesome anytime that she is on it, of course. Cause, she is simply amazing and gorgeous, needless to say.
(Los Angeles, CA / April 19, 2024) -- MixedX weighs the heavy price of love in the latest scene from GetVampired, “Shadows Of The Heart”.
Candee Licious plays a tender-hearted vampire who, having wandered the earth for centuries in search of connection, crosses paths with Ann Joy and sparks an intense romance. Candee’s true nature as a creature of the night, however, remains a secret in order to protect Ann, while Ann chooses to ignore the enigmas surrounding Candee, believing in the power of their love to overcome all obstacles.
“Despite being an otherworldly vampire tale, ‘Shadows of the Heart’ mirrors the complexities of real-world relationships and the choices we make for love,” said the film’s director Christina Shine. “We ignore those doubts and misgivings when the happiness at stake is so great, and this story is a reflection on the lengths we go to preserve the love that makes life worth living."
Launched in 2019, erotic motion picture company MixedX takes filmic porn seriously, exploring dramatic storylines and taboo themes of family roleplay and innocence corrupted. The studio’s premium productions are shot in eye-popping 4K and cater to fans of quality filmmaking crafted by passionate industry professionals.
Self-described as ‘handheld filmed cinematic porn’, MixedX boasts breathtaking cinematography, locations and Europe’s most beautiful stars such as Cathy Heaven, Christina Shine, Anissa Kate, Nesty, Tina Kay, Tiffany Rousso, Cherry Kiss and Amirah Adara.
MixedX.com is part of the Gamma Films/Adult Time (AdultTime.com) streaming platform, and MixedX membership includes unlimited access to over 60,000 premium scenes, 280 channels and 8+ new releases per day of the Adult Time network’s award-winning brands.
This is actually my first time reviewing much less owning a Mezco Toyz 5 Points (named for their 5 point articulation, if I am not mistaken) action figure. But, there's no better way to get introduced to this line, than with amazing set inspired by not just one of my favorite Godzilla/ Kaiju movies, but one of my favorites flicks overall: Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla!
Packaging- The packaging on this set looks really nice! The front has a see-through window showcasing the three figures contained within. Though, it should be noted that mine came with the figures packaged upside down for some reason.
The top of the box has a depiction of a part of the movie's poster.
The bottom has copyrights and the like.
The sides has the same image depicting the figures battling it out.
The back features a pic of the figures and their accessories (which are also named and explained in descriptions below each figure). Below that there are action/ battle poses that are mostly centered around the Big G and his evil, mechanical counterpart.
Two divisions hold the figures and their accessories.
Among these are three plain, black, squared stands, one of which I noticed, much later on, is slightly bigger.
King Cesar- Man, what an awesome looking figure we have here! He has amazing and intricate detailing and coloring and looks jaw-droppingly good!
He comes pre-packaged with opened mouth/ lowered ears head that, well, looks great!
He can't stand on his own (none of these figures can, really), so a stand is needed.
NOTE: While, any stand will technically work on him, the larger one is better for him, due to his wider leg stance. This is something, that as I alluded to earlier, only figured out after shooting pics and "playing" with all three figures for this review.
Left leg barely moves, as it is hindered by the "fur" on his hips. Right leg on mine is stiff as hell, and hence doesn't move at all.
Both arms move around well enough until they are hindered by his shoulder hair.
No head or tail articulation, the latter of which I wasn't expecting anyways.
His alt head has his ears raised and with a grinning mouth (which is referred to as opened mouth in the packaging and instructions). It looks really cool and is a fun option.
This is also the head where you can attach the prism eye beam FX to, by going into a hole in his right eye. It looks great especially when attached with a nice looking color scheme that has some cool lines (energy?) that pop up inside of it. Final King Cesar Thoughts- This is an excellent looking figure and is really fun to play with, even if it is limited in its already limited mobility. But, you won't care much cause it looks awesome when displayed.
Final King Cesar Score-
Godzilla- The Big G is represented in a great looking figure, what really captures the look and feel of this version of him. I love the color and detail on him.
He's pre-packaged with a slightly opened mouth head. The big eyes look great and really bring him to life.
Though the articulation is tight, he can move. Head can do a complete 360, while the arms can also until prevented by his wide hips from going any further.
Legs can move just a bit, and there is no tail articulation, of course. Said tail prevents him from really standing on his own, well. So, you'll need one of the stands.
The alternate head has his mouth fully opened. It's really cool looking and my preferred of the two heads.
The heat ray FX us a good looking accessory, that is turquoise colored and reflects light nicely. It fits in the open mouth head and looks awesome when attached. The beam serves as the final piece to really bring this figure to life and be ready to save us all from the evil aliens and the terror of their Mechagodzilla!
Final Godzilla Thoughts- Holy crap! What a figure! He's cool and fun to look at, really capturing the essence of this version of the King of Monsters!
Final Godzilla Score-
Mechagodzilla- As soon as I took out this robotic monster out of the box, I loved him! He looks amazing! The shiny silver color is great, giving him an awesome metallic look. The detail is incredible and intricate, right down to his nuts and bolts!
Due to the weight of his tail, he keels over backwards, so of course you'll wanna use a stand (the above one is actually the bigger one technically meant for King Cesar).
His arms, head, and hands(!) turn completely around. Legs almost but can't complete the turn due to the angle that they are at.
The open mouth head is a really fun option that gives a very lively look.
The two space beams FX attach to this head. They are three toned in color and look cool. They have similar details and look to the King Cesar beam, though these are thicker.
A chest piece comes off to attach the cross attack FX. It's yellow, reflective color looks great. I love that it has the bottom of the open hatch!
The alt hands have finger missile FX and look cool as fucking hell!
Add, everything and he's on an all attack on Godzilla, King Cesar, and/ or the total destruction of Earth (or at the very least Tokyo)!
Final Mechagodzilla Thoughts- This is such an amazing and fun figure! It's the best one of the three (which is saying something) with its detail, articulation, and accessories. Overall, this Mechagodzilla is incredibly fun and cool.
Final Mechagodzilla Score-
Overall Thoughts- What a killer set!! It truly captures one of my favorite movies, and its characters. It's fun, cool, and as such a must have for monster, Godzilla, and/or Kaiju fans. One of last year's best toy sets, it is sold out on a couple of places. But, search and you shall find!