Today, ArieScope Pictures and Zero Friends unveiled the new exclusive poster for DIGGING UP THE MARROW, our upcoming film from writer/director Adam Green and artist Alex Pardee that explores the line between fantasy and reality with monsters.  While details on this long gestating project that originally started out as a documentary but then became… something else… are still being held tightly under wraps, principal photography is expected to be completed by the end of August with a 2014 release date in the works.

The above poster will be available for FREE at San Diego Comic Con in 11 X 17 size at the following times:

From now until Sunday July 7th, enter promo code “HollistonNation” in the “promo code” field during check-out and receive 20% off of your entire order from our BUY STUFF merchandise store on this website.  Also note, our popular HOLLISTON “Characters” T-shirt is on sale for only $15 for a limited time only!

Filmmaker/actor Adam Green, cinematographer/producer Will Barratt, and HOLLISTON star/GWAR frontman Dave Brockie (“Oderus Urungus”) will be appearing at DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis this weekend (July 5th – 7th), signing autographs all weekend long and doing a panel presentation on HOLLISTON (Saturday at 1pm).  If you’re coming, bring whatever you have that you want signed (autographs and pictures are FREE as always) and pick up a FREE HOLLISTON Season 2 poster at their booth while supplies last!

A new episode of THE MOVIE CRYPT podcast is here!  Listen as Adam Green sits down with screenwriter Todd Farmer (JASON X, MY BLOODY VALENTINE, and DRIVE ANGRY) to discuss the process of writing a film, the trials and tribulations that come with the art form, how to deal with studio/producer notes, and how to get your own career jumpstarted.  Just click here to listen.

Note: Joe Lynch is out this week due to being stranded in a Memphis airport.

You can listen to Adam Green’s recent interview on CBS Radio’s FILM FREAK Talk Show where he discusses HOLLISTON (Season 1 vs. Season 2), HATCHET 3, ArieScope, and actress Bailee Madison (from HOLLISTON episode 2.5) right here.

Earlier this month, ArieScope celebrated the birth of our family member and HOLLISTON star Corri English’s baby boy Radley, however another member of our family also welcomed a new addition to her family and desperately needs your help.  In June, HATCHET II star Kathryn Fiore (“Shyann Crowley”) gave birth to her daughter Alice… but what should have been a joyous occasion for Kathryn and her husband Gabe has turned into a desperate fight for Kathryn’s life.  After a long labor and emergency C-section, baby and mom were in trouble. While Alice, struggling to breathe, was rushed to the NICU, Kathryn fought for her life. A uterine hemorrhage necessitated replacing over 2 liters of blood. Intubation was required to restore her own breathing. Kathryn then went into septic shock and complete organ failure: her heart, lungs, kidneys, and liver stopped functioning while clotting threatened her limbs. The odds were stacked heavily against her.

But while Kathryn remained unconscious, the ICU doctors worked desperately to save her. Why all of this happened remains a mystery. Some factors suspected are a rare blood disease called HUS that can be triggered by pregnancy and surgery. Another possibility: amniotic fluid embolism, which is almost always fatal to the mother. Most doctors go their whole careers without encountering one.

While there was tremendous fear, there was also incredible strength. Friends and family provided physical, emotional and financial support. The sleepless new dad, Gabriel, ran back and forth between the NICU and ICU, making crucial decisions and providing boundless love.

Kathryn required emergency dialysis, and teams of specialists consulted and prescribed targeted drugs and other life-saving procedures. 12 tense days later, she stabilized — her heart and lungs made a comeback and she regained consciousness. The doctors call this a miracle. Without a doubt, it is a testament to Kathryn’s strength, spirit and to all of our love and prayers.

Alice remained in the NICU for ten days and thankfully now she is at home. Kathryn continues to amaze and show improvement across the board. But it will be a long road to recovery — physical therapy and more dialysis before she can join her husband and precious baby who is happy, healthy and not surprisingly, the most beautiful child ever born. Beyond that, there will be many months of extended medical care and treatment hopefully leading to Kathryn’s full recovery.

Ponies and plush toys would have been appreciated under normal circumstances, but what the family needs now is financial aid from those who are in the position to contribute. We are unsure how much their insurance will cover for care-to-date and the treatment, rehab and surgeries looming ahead. Kathryn will not be able to work for a very long time, and Gabe will be restricted while caring his two best girls. Beyond that, Kathryn will likely need some professional nursing care before she’s on her feet (literally) again.

This fundraiser is sponsored by Friends and Family of Kathryn and Gabriel. You can find out more and contribute ANYTHING you can spare by clicking here.  Please share this link with those whom you think would be empathetic and generous. To all members of the Hatchet Army who contribute, THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts.

Gabe & Kathryn

Adam Green will be joined by HOLLISTON’s Oderus Urungus and cinematographer Will Baratt on July 5th-7th at DAYS OF THE DEAD in Indianapolis.  As always, they will be signing FREE posters for HOLLISTON Season 2 and also hosting a panel presentation about the series on Saturday July 6th (Time TBA).  If you have anything else for the guys to sign- just bring it with you!

HOLLISTON will be having a panel at San Diego Comic Con on THURSDAY JULY 18TH at 8:30pm (exact panel hall to be announced).  Join series creator/star Adam Green, star Laura Ortiz, star Oderus Urungus, and director Sean Becker as Alison Haislip (THE VOICE) hosts an in-depth panel discussion about the series including scenes from upcoming episodes and the WORLD PREMIERE of Lance Rockett’s first ever DYVER DOWN music video… “Love It Down Your Throat”!

Earlier in the day, come by the GEEK NATION booth on the convention floor between 3-6pm to watch Adam Green (and special guest Oderus Urungus) record an episode of The Movie Crypt podcast LIVE from the heart of the convention!  Adam and Oderus will be signing FREE Season 2 posters immediately following the recording.

Additional autograph signings for Adam Green at SDCC will be announced soon.

It was announced today that both HATCHET III and HOLLISTON will screen at UK FrightFest- the biggest and greatest genre film festival on the planet.  HATCHET III will screen on Friday evening August 23rd and three episodes of HOLLISTON will screen on Sunday August 25th at the Empire Theater in Leicester Square in London.  If you will be attending, get your tickets as far in advance as possible to ensure a good seat and (in HOLLISTON’s case) admittance at all!  HOLLISTON will be screening on the Discovery Screen so seating is limited in that cinema.

On Friday June 21st, HOLLISTON star Corri English brought a healthy, happy, and gorgeous baby boy into the world named Radley Mills Bentli Olson (weighing in at 8 pounds and 2 ounces)!  Mother Corri, fiancé/father Ty, and baby Radley are doing great and are as delighted as a family can be!  Congratulations from your “other” family here at ArieScope and HOLLISTON!

Corri & Radley – 6/21/13