Son Of Monsterpalooza A Chip Off The Old Block!

BEAST WISHES was screened this past weekend at Eliot Brodsky's first SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA convention, held at the Burbank Airport Marriott. A slightly scaled-down version of the April show, this Palooza was still a grand time, filled with monsters, art, celebrities and parties!

The BEAST WISHES screening was once again a tremendous success, with the audience cheering and laughing throughout the film. Bob and Kathy Burns, looking healthy and happy, attended on both Saturday and Sunday. Other cast members who showed up during the three-day festival were Rick Baker, Tom Woodruff, Jr., Dana Gould, Pat McClung, John Goodwin, Steve Wang, David J. Schow, William Stout, Frank Ippolito and William Malone. Among the many celebrities in attendance were Lance Henrickson, Lisa Marie, FRIGHT NIGHT director Tom Holland, Doug Bradley and Joyce Meadows.

We enjoyed handing out with Frank Woodward, director of the upcoming documentary MEN IN SUITS, which also features Bob Burns, Tom Woodruff and Joe Dante.

There were so many amazing artists there, displaying their work and sharing their experiences with both peers and fans. Once again, Mike Hill proved he is the king of life-size reproductions of classic horror characters. This year it was Elsa Lanchester, Boris Karloff and Colin Clive from THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

One of the highlights came early on Friday evening, as Trish got to meet the incredible Dick Van Dyke. It was a very special moment for her, and we gave him a copy of our film. Dick a is monster movie fan since childhood.

Later on, this scared Trish so bad she ran and hid.

A great weekend. Thanks Eliot!

Beast Wishes Screening A Smashing Success!

We are thrilled to report that the April 12th premiere screening of BEAST WISHES was a hit with the audience. The response was overwhelming. Before the film we showed several short subjects. First, a new trailer for DARK AND STORMY NIGHT, which was produced by Trish Geiger and featured Bob Burns' final appearance as a gorilla in a feature film. Next up was Frank Ippolito's DRACULA'S DAUGHTERS VERSUS THE SPACE BRAINS, starring Neil Patrick Harris. After that was Greg Nicotero's incredible short film UNITED MONSTER TALENT AGENCY, which features cameos by our friends Bob and Kathy, David J. Schow, Frank Darabont, Dana Gould and Sam Witwer, Then came the feature presentation, which was so well received we couldn't have been happier. A Q&A panel followed, hosted by actor/comedian Dana Gould. Answering questions about the making of the film and the legacy of Bob and Kathy were Trish and Frank, Pat McClung, John Goodwin, Steve Wang, Frank Ippolito and composer Christopher Drake. It really was a grand evening, and big thanks go to Taylor White of Creature Features for sponsoring the event.

The marquee at the Arclight Cinema on the big night.

From left to right: Comedian Dana Gould, Trish Geiger, Kathy Burns, John Goodwin, Frank Dietz, Chris Drake, Bob Burns, Steve Wang, Pat McClung and Frank Ippolito. Photo by Eileen Colton.

Next up is WonderFest in Louisville!