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Creature Features has hosted sci-fi, fantasy and horror’s top talent for signings, events and more. Relive classic moments with genre giants, and check back often for galleries from future events!
The Monster Squad
On July 22nd, 2007, Creature Features broke out the wooden stakes and silver bullets to host a star-studded cast & crew reunion of the 1987 chiller The Monster Squad. In attendance were writer/director Fred Dekker, producer Jonathan Zimbert, actors Stephen Macht, Andre Gower and Ashley Bank, make-up FX artist Shane Mahan and BossFilm’s visual FX master Richard Edlund. Moderated by Jeff Bond of CFQ, Geek Monthly and Film Score Monthly, the event was staged at the American Cinematheque’s Aero Theatre in Santa Monica and set the stage for Lionsgate’s deluxe DVD release the following week, plus Intrada Records CD debut of composer Bruce Broughton’s electrifying score. Photos coming soon!
William Stout
On Saturday, April 9, 2005, Creature Features welcomed master illustrator and dinosaur expert William Stout to celebrate the DVD release of Dragon’s World – A Fantasy Made Real (formerly aired as Dragons on Animal Planet).
Stout’s imprint in the fields of art and pre-history are widely acclaimed with his work appearing in a wealth of books, magazines, films and gallery exhibits (not to mention being one of author Michael Crichton’s key inspirations for Jurassic Park!) (For more info, visit www.williamstout.com).
On Dragons, Stout illustrated the exquisitely detailed dragon artwork used to promote the special prior to its airing. The result was the limited production of a stunning one-sheet poster, which was offered free to all who attended the event.
Ray Harryhausen
Stop-Motion legend Ray Harryhausen made the trek to our gallery in Sierra Madre in February, 2005 to sign copies of Sparkhill’s monumental DVD release of Ray Harryhausen: The Early Years. There was standing room only as friends and fans packed the showroom to meet and greet the icon. Guests included Producer Arnold Kunert, fellow stop-motion animators Jim Danforth, Chris Endicott and Jim Aupperle, Mystery Science Theater 3000 creator Joel Hodgson, comedians Dana Gould and Patton Oswalt and many others.
Frankenstein Conquers Burbank!
Creature Features joined forces with Sideshow Collectibles in 1995 to unveil one of the company’s first and finest achievements with their epic interactive vinyl model kit based on Bernie Wrightson’s Frankenstein.
David Hedison: The Fly Trilogy
In July, 2000, Actor David Hedison (Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea) joined in to celebrate the release of Percepto Records deluxe 2-CD soundtrack titled The Fly Trilogy, which showcased the original scores from 20th Century Fox’s The Fly, Return of The Fly and The Curse of The Fly.
Mark Snow
In June, 1998, Composer Mark Snow signed copies of his soundtrack from The X-Files: Fight The Future which marked the hit TV series first big-screen feature.
James Newton Howard goes postal
Composer James Newton Howard made a rare public appearance in December, 1997 to sign copies of his soundtrack from Kevin Costner’s post-apocalyptic epic The Postman. Photos coming soon!
Basil Poledouris
Composer Basil Poledouris joined our “Film Composer Signature Series” in November, 1997 to celebrate his latest soundtrack release of Starship Troopers.
It Came From Bob’s Basement
Prop collector and historian Bob Burns celebrated the release of Monsterscene Magazine’s epic cover story on his life and career with an afternoon of sci-fi gadgets and good will.
David Arnold
Our “Film Composer Signature Series” continued with David Arnold, who joined in to inaugurate the July, 1996 soundtrack release of Independence Day.
Shirley Walker
In Summer, 1996, Composer Shirley Walker greeted fans and signed her soundtrack release of Escape From L.A., co-composed with director John Carpenter with whom she also scored Memoirs of an Invisible Man.
Ray Bradbury
Legendary Author Ray Bradbury visited in September, 1996 to sign copies of the laserdisc release of Walt Disney’s Something Wicked This Way Comes.
Mark Snow: X-Files TV Soundtrack
In October, 1996, Composer Mark Snow signed copies of The Truth and The Light: Music from The X-Files, which marked the first CD release of music from the hit TV series. Photos coming soon!
Spook-O-Rama: “The Frighteners”
In July, 1996, Creature Features hosted its very own “Spook-O-Rama” to celebrate the release of Universal’s The Frighteners. Guests included Writer/Producer/Director Peter Jackson, Dee Wallace-Stone and Jeffrey Combs!
Other previous events highlighted actor Christopher Lee, writer/director Bill Condon signing his Oscar-winning screenplay book for Gods and Monsters, composer Leonard Rosenman signing Film Score Monthly’s CD release of his original soundtrack for Fantastic Voyage and author Clive Barker.Look for more photos and coverage in the weeks ahead!
John Ballentine, co-author of The Monster Magazine & Fanzine Collector’s Guide, picks the Top 50 most influential issues from the hallowed history of genre publications.
