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HALO-8 DOUBLES DOWN ON THE DEVIL’S MUSE
- Stylish horror film to be released in Deluxe 2-Disc Set -

Los Angeles, CA, September 17, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment has invested extra care and attention in its upcoming stylish & surreal horror film “THE DEVIL’S MUSE” by crafting a Deluxe 2-Disc Set packed with goodies including a full-length Original Motion Picture Soundtrack CD composed by David J (BAUHAUS, LOVE & ROCKETS) and Ego Plum (Nicktoons’ MAKING FIENDS).

Directed by Ramzi Abed (“THE TUNNEL”), the film stars Kristen Kerr (“INLAND EMPIRE,” “FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”), Gidget Gein (MARILYN MANSON), Cinque Lee (“MYSTERY TRAIN,” “COFFEE & CIGARETTES”), Julie Strain (“HEAVY METAL 2000″), Lizzy Strain (“MAGUS”), pinup superstar Masuimi Max, and hits shelves nationwide on September 30th, 2008.

DISC ONE (DVD)
includes:
- “THE DEVIL’S MUSE” unrated director’s cut,
- David J (& guests) live concert of music from the film,
- “BLACK DAHLIA: The Making of The Devil’s Muse” featurette,
- interview with Mary Pacios (childhood friend of The Black Dahlia who went on to write a definitive investigative-book on the murder),
- deleted scenes,
- music videos,
- “MESSAGE FROM RAMZI ABED” featurette,
- trailers,
- easter eggs,
- musical menus.

DISC TWO (CD)
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
11 songs composed by David J & Ego Plum
with special guests
- Nora Keyes
- Abby Travis
- Johnny Dowd
- Mr. Uncertain
- Creekbird
- Joyce Rooks
*Sound Engineer, Co-Producer, John Neff (on title song)

DVD Running Time +/- 180 minutes
DVD: Region 0
Studio: Halo-8
Distributor: Ryko
[read more here]

HALO-8 STARLETS BRING SLAUGHTERHOUSE TO COMIC-CON

- Fan-favorites to present preview of indie studio’s ambitious Halloween treat at sold-out pop culture event -

Los Angeles, CA, July 23, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment is heading to the sold-out San Diego Comic Con on Saturday July 26th with starlets Tiffany Shepis (“NIGHTMARE MAN”), Melissa Bacelar (“PINK EYE,” Lionsgate’s upcoming “SKINNED ALIVE”), Katie Nisa (“THREAT”), and Joanna Angel (TLC’s “L.A. INK,” “SICK & TWISTED HORROR”) to preview the studio’s most ambitious production yet: an interactive horror-comedy called “SLUMBER PARTY SLAUGHTERHOUSE: THE GAME,” created by award-winning filmmaker Matt Pizzolo (“THREAT,” upcoming graphic novel “GODKILLER”). Halo-8 has slated the film for a Halloween 2008 release.

The innovative feature stars Shepis, Bacelar, Nisa, Angel, and Masuimi Max (“INLAND EMPIRE,” “THE DEVIL’S MUSE”) in a narrative, splatterpunk DVD-game with scenes written and directed by numerous filmmakers on the Halo-8 roster including Pizzolo, Angel, Doug Sakmann (“PUNK ROCK HOLOCAUST”), Ramzi Abed (“THE DEVIL’S MUSE”), and Kurly Tlapoyawa (“GIMME SKELTER”). [read more here]

HALO-8 TO DEBUT NEW COMICS LINE AT WIZARD WORLD CHICAGO
- Indie film studio expands into comic books & graphic novels-
Award-winning filmmaker to present flagship titles at popular convention

Los Angeles, CA, June 23, 2008 -Award-winning filmmaker Matt Pizzolo (“THREAT”) will be the featured guest at the Halo-8 Entertainment booth when the indie film studio debuts its new full-color comic book and graphic novel publishing division at Wizard World Chicago on June 26, 2008, it was announced today.

Pizzolo created and wrote both flagship titles for the new publisher starting with the post-nuke hero’s journey “GODKILLER,” illustrated by Anna Muckcracker, and the manga-style college sex comedy “HOW I LOST MY VIRGINITY –BY ALEXANDRA JONES,” penciled and colored by Andrea Blanco with inks by Ale Alvarez. [read more here]

HALO-8 CATCHES PINK EYE
- Indie distributor acquires worldwide rights to masked-villain gorefest -

Los Angeles, CA, June 12, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment has secured worldwide distribution rights to the masked-villain gorefest “PINK EYE,” a new horror film directed by James Tucker (“AUNT ROSE,” Lionsgate’s upcoming “SKINNED ALIVE”), written by Joshua Nelson (“AUNT ROSE,” Lionsgate’s upcoming “SKINNED ALIVE”), and starring Melissa Bacelar (“HOTEL CALIFORNIA,” “CITIZEN TOXIE,” Lionsgate’s upcoming “SKINNED ALIVE”), Bridget Megan Clark (“DEATH ON DEMAND,” Miramax’s upcoming “DOUBT”), and Joshua Nelson. Halo-8 has slated the film for a limited theatrical run followed by a DVD release on September 30th, 2008. [read more here]

HALO-8 ABDUCTS THE DEVIL’S MUSE
- Indie distributor acquires worldwide rights to stylish & surreal horror film -

Los Angeles, CA, June 9, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment has secured worldwide distribution rights to the stylish & surreal horror film “THE DEVIL’S MUSE” by Ramzi Abed (“THE TUNNEL”), starring Kristen Kerr (“INLAND EMPIRE,” “FLIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD”), Gidget Gein (MARILYN MANSON), Cinque Lee (“MYSTERY TRAIN,” “COFFEE & CIGARETTES”), Julie Strain (“HEAVY METAL 2000″), Lizzy Strain (“MAGUS”), and pinup superstar Masuimi Max. The film features an original score by David J (BAUHAUS, LOVE AND ROCKETS) and costumes designed by Freddie Rojas. Halo-8 has slated the film for release on September 30th, 2008. [read more here]

HALO-8 GETS PUNK & DISORDERLY

- Punk Cinema Label acquires rights to concert video of renowned punk event -

Los Angeles, CA, June 3, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment has secured North American distribution rights to the European smash hit music video “PUNK & DISORDERLY,” a dvd-set that compiles performances from the 2005 & 2006 editions of the world-renowned punk festival. Produced by Sunny Bastards and M.A.D. Tourbooking, the video runs 5+ hours and features live performances from over 90 bands including SHAM 69, The Business, Conflict, Anti-Nowhere League, The Boys, The Oppressed, and many many more. Halo-8 has slated the film for a 2-Disc DVD release on July 29th, 2008. [read more here]

HALO-8 & BURNING PARADISE JOIN FORCES FOR GIMME SKELTER

- Indie distrib & fledgling horror label partner for Manson-inspired gorefest -

Los Angeles, CA, May 28, 2008 – Halo-8 Entertainment has entered into a multi-picture distribution partnership with horror label Burning Paradise Entertainment, starting with the fledgling label’s freshman release “GIMME SKELTER” by Scott Phillips (“STINK OF FLESH”), starring horror movie legend Gunnar Hansen (Leatherface in the original “TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE”) and cult movie icon Trent Haaga (“CITIZEN TOXIE”). Halo-8 has slated the film for DVD release on August 26th, 2008. [read more here]

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Define The Meaning-sponsored NYHC dvd giveaway contest!

The winners are:
David McNeil
Juan Udave
Mac Macintire
Erik Safner
Jonny Parkinson

Congratulations!