Never Give Up! Never Surrender! - GALAXY QUEST Gets a Shiny New Steelbook Release!

DEAN PARISOT'S BELOVED SCI-FI COMEDY GETS A NEW STEELBOOK RELEASE FROM PARAMOUNT TO CELEBRATE ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY!

It's hard to believe that its been twenty years since GALAXY QUEST premiered in theaters. I think I saw it during its initial theatrical run, but most definitely recall owning it on VHS (and later Blu-ray disc), and I have to admit that I still really enjoy this movie! It's a fun flick with a phenomenal cast, that does a great job of poking fun at Star Trek and fandom in general.

And now GALAXY QUEST has apparently built up enough of a following to warrant a Steelbook re-release (i.e. repackaging) though it doesn't seem to have a new transfer or any new special features! But if you don't currently have this movie in your collection, then consider picking up the 20th Anniversary Steelbook today!

Synopsis: "By Grabthar's hammer," the intrepid crew of the NSEA Protector is back to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the uproarious classic GALAXY QUEST.

Years after cancellation, the stars of the Galaxy Quest television series cling to their careers appearing at sci-fi conventions and electronic store openings. When a distressed interstellar race mistakes the show for “historical documents,” Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) and his crew of has-beens are unwittingly recruited to save them from a genocidal alien warlord!

Featuring an out-of-this-world all-star cast including Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, Enrico Colantoni, Daryl Mitchell, and Justin Long, this rollicking send-up of sci-fi fanaticism is as funny today as it was when it premiered in theaters 20 years ago.

Disc Specs:
Rated PG | Color | 102 minutes | Region A
Video - 1080p Widescreen (2.35:1)
Audio - English Dolby TrueHD 5.1, Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1, & "Thermian" Dolby Digital 2.0

Extras:

• Galactopedia - On-screen information about characters, ships, aliens and more!
• Historical Documents: The Story of Galaxy Quest - Cast and filmmakers discuss how the film came together!
• Never Give Up, Never Surrender: The Intrepid Crew of the NSEA Protector - Celebrates the incredibly talented cast!
• By Grabthar's Hammer, What Amazing Effects - Explores the effects by ILM and Stan Winston!
• Alien School: Creating the Thermian Race - Actor Enrico Colantoni's process of developing the voice and manner of an alien race!
• Actors in Space - Delves into the psyche of the cast!
• Sigourney Weaver Raps
• Deleted Scenes
• Theatrical Trailer

Paramount's Steelbook release of GALAXY QUEST is now available wherever Blu-rays are sold and should cost between $12 - $16! Get yourself a copy today from AMAZON or BULL MOOSE!

Liberals and Minorities Beware: PRESIDENT EVIL is Coming!

UPCOMING INDIE HORROR SPOOF REPLACES MICHAEL MYERS WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!

I recently received a bit o' press about Richard Lowly's PRESIDENT EVIL, a parody of John Carpenter's HALLOWEEN. The big twist here is that the killer is disguised as President Donald J. Trump, and wields a butcher knife emblazoned with the stars and stripes!

Film Synopsis: Days before the November mid-term Elections, three young girls who are a Muslim, Mexican, and Haitian, are stalked by a deranged killer dressed as the POTUS. PRESIDENT EVIL stars Jose Rosete (The Walking Dead:Red Machete), Christian Hutcherson (Dark), and Johanna Rae (PSYCHOS) and was directed by Richard Lowly (APOCALYPSE RISING), who co-wrote the film with Gregory P. Wolk.

Trailers:




PRESIDENT EVIL does not yet have a poster or release date, so stay tuned for updates as I receive more information about this upcoming film! In the meantime, be sure to visit the Official Facebook page and website for behind-the-scenes photos and more!

Brace Yourselves for a FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3 Parody: CAMP DEATH 3 IN 2D is Coming!

MATT FRAMES' MICRO-BUDGET PARODY OF "FRIDAY THE 13TH PART 3" WILL BEGIN TOURING FESTIVALS SOON!

Amid the constant stream of press releases and spam e-mails that reach the Vault's inbox, there lurks correspondences and greetings from multiple indie filmmakers from across the globe. While I do try my best to answer back and help them spread the word about their films, it is a daunting task! But the reward is that films I would have otherwise been unaware of are brought to my attention, like CAMP DEATH 3 IN 2D!

The brainchild of Canadian filmmaker Matt Frames, CAMP DEATH 3 IN 2D is a low-budget (i.e. $35,000) Horror-Comedy that pokes fun at (arguably) one of the greatest 3D Horror films of all time! (Having seen it in legit 3D twice on the big screen, I can vouch for its awesomeness!) CAMP DEATH 3 IN 2D is making its big debut at the Requiem FearFest in Montreal (which kicked off yesterday), followed by screenings at other film festivals as the months tick by. There's word yet on a DVD, Blu-ray, or digital release at this time, so be on the look out for updates once I have more information!

Film Synopsis: Camp Crystal Meph has reopened but the curse of killer Johann Van Damme continues. Camp 'Death' has been given a new life as rehab center for mentally ill adults yet an unseen evil begins to murder campers and staff alike. Has Johann risen from the grave or is this the work of a copycat?

Stills & Trailer:
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For more details about this film, and to find out where CAMP DEATH 3 IN 2D will be screening, be sure to follow their Facebook page! Stay tuned for more updates about this movie Vault Dwellers!

News Vault Spotlight On: Cohen Over Coen!

It's been over a year since the last News Vault Spotlight piece - sadly this column didn't quite take off like we had hoped. So to breathe new life into it, we here at the News Vault decided that the best course of action was to select candidates rather than wait for them to come to us! Additionally, instead of focusing entirely on indie filmmakers, we decided to expand our focus to include musicians/bands and artists whose creations either utilize, or invoke the spirit of Cult, Sci-Fi, Horror, Exploitation, and/or B-Cinema!

That all being said, please allow us to introduce you Vault Dwellers to a band you probably never heard of.....

THE B-MOVIE NEWS VAULT PRESENTS...

COHEN OVER COEN!

They've got the right STUFF!

MINI BIOGRAPHY:
Cohen Over Coen is a side project of musician Tom Kerosec (of the band Kerosec and head of Kerosec Productions LLC), and Russell Hall (co-host of the (Re)Make Me Podcast). Their band focuses on making Horror movie-themed parodies of popular alternative rock tunes from the '90s. (The only exception being "You Doubt X-CaliBR8?" which uses Billy Ray Cyrus' "Achy Breaky Heart" as the template.) Russell Hall writes the lyrics, Tom Kerosec performs the songs, and the results are incredibly satisfying!

Marcy's Playground meets Maniac Cop! It's the mashup you never knew you wanted!

COMPLETE DISCOGRAPHY:

COP NAMED CORDELL
Performed by Tom Kerose.
Released: December 13, 2017
Original Music by Marcy Playground.

Description: This parody of Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy" tells the story of Matt Cordell, the eponymous MANIAC COP from Bill Lustig's classic horror film! (Get the digital track HERE for just one dollar!)



THE DJINN
Performed by Tom Kerose.
Released: December 13, 2017
Original Music by The Strokes.

Description: This song parodies The Strokes' hit "Last Nite" and revolves around the WISHMASTER movies. CLICK HERE to purchase this song on Bandcamp and be sure to watch the music video below! (They took great pains to recreate the set from The Strokes video!)



SMELLS LIKE BOOGER LIPS
Performed by Tom Kerose.
Released: February 15, 2017
Original Music by Nirvana.

Description: I never would have thought that a mashup between ERNEST SCARED STUPID and Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit" would actually work, but it does! CLICK HERE to buy the song on Bandcamp and watch the hilarious music video below!



YOU DOUBT X-CALIBR8?
Performed by Tom Kerose.
Released: February 15, 2017
Original Music by Billy Ray Cyrus.

Description: This song was the inaugural parody of Cohen Over Coen! What happens when you blend the bizarre anthology film THE DUNGEONMASTER with "Achy Breaky Heart?" Pure magic! CLICK HERE to buy this track on Bandcamp, and don't forget to watch Billy Ray Cyrus "sing" about the trials and tribulations of Jeffry Byron as he battles an evil devil-wizard!


Cohen Over Coen hasn't released a new song in about three months (as of our posting this) but here's hoping that they come back soon with another fantastic parody! Be sure to follow them on social media (Facebook and Twitter) and subscribe to their YouTube Channel as well! Also be sure to visit Tom Kerosec's official website, and check out a bunch of his tracks on Sound Cloud, and give Russell Hall's (Re)Make Me Podcast a shot while you're at it!

If you're a independent and/or low-budget filmmaker, artist, or musician and want to be part of the next News Vault Spotlight, please contact us at vault_master@bmoviefilmvault.com! Be sure to include a short biography, photos, links to your website and/or social media pages, and most importantly, links to your creations!

Over the Top Action-Comedy COMMANDO NINJA Coming Later This Year!

Eric Carlesi the Commando Ninja!

BENJAMIN COMBES' HILARIOUS TRIBUTE TO THE ACTION FILMS OF THE 1980S HAS REACHED ITS CROWDFUNDING GOAL!

COMMANDO NINJA is an ultra-violent action-comedy in the same vein as 2015's Kickstarter-funded indie hit KUNG FURY. Featuring time travel, a muscle-bound hero that waves of machine gun-toting foes cannot seem to hit, and lots of over-the-top action and practical effects, COMMANDO NINJA has rapidly become one of my most anticipated films of 2018!

Synopsis: A Vietnam Green Beret Vet that is "Half Commando, and Half Ninja," (Eric Carlesi, who bears a striking resemblance to actor Karl Urban) goes on a quest to rescue his daughter, who has been abducted by a secret Ninja Organization, led by a Central-American dictator, who wants to create a new-world order... through time...

COMMANDO NINJA's crowdfunding goal has recently been met, and (as of my posting this) has fifteen more days left to reach its stretch goals which include: Stickers, an animated scene, action figures, a release of the film's soundtrack, and even a COMMANDO NINJA video game! If any of that sounds enticing, or if you just want to secure an official poster, t-shirt, and/or Blu-ray (once the film is completed), CLICK HERE to make a pledge!

What's that? OH! Yeah, you're not quite sold on the film right? Well I suppose the only way to win you over is for you to witness COMMANDO NINJA in all its glory! Scope out the (what is essentially a proof of concept) trailer below, and prepare to be dazzled!


Apparently the majority of COMMANDO NINJA is completed, so we shouldn't have to wait too long to see this ode to COMMANDO, PREDATOR, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II, and various other 80s Action classics! Currently, the digital download of the film is anticipated for a June release, while the Region Free Blu-ray is expected in November!

To keep up to date on the status of the film, be sure to like its Official Facebook Page. For more information about COMMANDO NINJA's director, visit his website, and scope out his YouTube Channel!

Trailer Round-Up: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, HORROR ICON - INSIDE MICHAEL'S MASK, and CATCH 'EM ALL, KILL 'EM ALL!

Greetings everyone! Vault Master here with another trio of trailers for your perusing pleasure! This time around we have a bizarre Horror tale from director Takashi Miike, a documentary about the first actor to portray the legendary slasher villain Michael Myers, and a parody trailer involving murderous Pokemon! Your mind won't believe what your eyes are telling you is true!

TRAILER #1: OVER YOUR DEAD BODY
I haven't watched a lot of Takashi Miike flicks (maybe a half-dozen or so), but I've enjoyed the few I have seen. One of his most recent efforts is OVER YOUR DEAD BODY, a weird, reality-bending supernatural tale. It's a story of love, jealousy, and revenge on the set of a play that is based upon legend. Honestly, this doesn't look like my cup of tea, so I think I'll hold out for Miike's YAKUZA APOCALYPSE instead.




TRAILER #2: HORROR ICON - INSIDE MICHAEL'S MASK
Filmmakers David Langill and Jordan Pacheco are currently working on a documentary about the actor who first portrayed Michael Myers on film: Tony Moran. This doc features interviews with Moran, as well as other genre vets like Felissa Rose, Debbie Rochon, Ernie Hudson, Dee Wallace, P.J. Soles, and many others! HORROR ICON: INSIDE MICHAEL'S MASK is set to debut in October 2016!




TRAILER #3: CATCH 'EM ALL, KILL 'EM ALL
From the guys that brought you PAPERBOY 3: THE HARD WAY, comes this parody trailer that mashes up Pokemon and slasher cinema! When a mysterious Pokeball is unlocked, the evil Jigglypuff escapes and goes on a violent killing spree! Enjoy this faux trailer from MIDNIGHT SHOW creator Newt Wallen, and be sure to share it with a friend!


That's it for tonight gang! Check back again soon for more trailers, news, and more!

Trailer Round-Up: HANDJOB CABIN, GAMERA, BONE TOMAHAWK, and PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES!

October is almost halfway over, and the number of new quality genre releases has been astounding! Great films like TALES OF HALLOWEEN (available on Video On Demand on October 16th), THE FINAL GIRLS (read my review HERE; interview with the director HERE), and A CHRISTMAS HORROR STORY (now available on VOD) are reminding us that we need to really throw our support to independent filmmakers. They are the keepers of the flame!

With that said, here's a few trailers for a mix of big-budget productions and indie films that might get you excited!

TRAILER #1: HANDJOB CABIN
This is a parody trailer (not for a real film sadly) but I couldn't help but share it! I'm not entirely sure this would work as a feature-length film, but even so, this trailer is hysterical! Four "teens" go to a secluded Evil Dead-style cabin in the woods, and find themselves attacked by a sexually repressed ghost that delivers horrifyingly harsh handjobs. Directed by Bennet Silverman, this Horror-parody has gone viral and surpassed over three million views on YouTube in less than a week! Give it a look below and have yourself a good laugh.



TRAILER #2: GAMERA
This is a proof of concept trailer for Japan's upcoming reboot of the Gamera franchise. The CGI is surprisingly good, and it looks like the titanic terrapin is in good hands! Details on the actual film have yet to be announced, but I hope it goes in this direction. Watch as an army of Gyaos descend upon Tokyo to feast on puny humans, and run afoul of a certain gigantic, tusked, fire-breathing turtle!



TRAILER #3: BONE TOMAHAWK
Kurt Russell (still sporting his awesome mustache from THE HATEFUL EIGHT) stars in this critically acclaimed Horror-Western, where a group of men ride out to save some captives from a cannibalistic tribe of cave dwellers. It looks pretty intense, and I've been hearing great things! BONE TOMAHAWK will see a limited theatrical release and same day Video on Demand release on October 23rd! Peep the trailer below and get excited!



TRAILER #4: PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES
The popular parody novel from 2009 is now a feature-length film from Lionsgate. PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND ZOMBIES is getting a theatrical release on February 5th of next year, and follows the tale of two lovers from different social classes in 19th Century, zombie-infested England. Honestly, I'm really "zombied out" at this point and don't have a ton of interest in this, but hey, it's gotta be better than ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE SLAYER, right? Check out the teaser below and decide for yourself.


That's it for now! Check back soon for more trailers and news!