Read the latest interview with AUTOMATONS & SATAN HATES YOU writer / director James Felix McKenney at the Colonel's Crypt:

http://www.colonelscrypt.com/Interviews/James%20Felix%20McKenney/index.htm

AUTOMATONS wins the Godzilla Award for Best Feature at the SUBURBIA! NoBudgetFilmFestival in Rome!

THE JURY:
"Odd, different , rather unique, "Automatons" confirms that there is still the possibility to produce a film in total freedom."

Congratulations to Filippo Fraternali and Antonio Zucconi's LA PREZIOSA ANIMA DI FAUSTO for winning the Gamera Award for Best Short!

Howdy folks,

Here are the latest updates on the goings-on here at MonsterPants World Headquarters:

HYPOTHERMIA - Last week Dark Sky Films sent out a press release announcing that company's new partnership with Glass Eye Pix to produce a series of horror films. One of those movies is HYPOTHERMIA, an ice-cold creature feature written and directed by James Felix McKenney. The shoot is scheduled for this winter. More details coming soon.
http://www.glasseyepix.com/html/pressrelease.htmldarksky2008

FANGORIA RADIO ON SIRIUS 102 - This Friday night, September 26, Larry Fessenden and James Felix McKenney will be joining host Debbie Rochon on Fangoria Radio to talk about the upcoming SATAN HATES YOU, I SELL THE DEAD, HYPOTHERMIA and other Glass Eye Pix projects. The show starts at 10:00pm Eastern on Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 102.
http://www.fangoriaradio.com

SATAN HATES YOU - The MonsterPants Christian horror epic, SATAN HATES YOU, wrapped principal photography on July 2nd. Post production is now in progress for this film starring Don Wood (TV's COLONIAL HOUSE, IN A FIX), Christine Spencer (AUTOMATONS), Angus Scrimm (PHANTASM, TV's ALIAS), Reggie Bannister (PHANTASM, BUBBA HO-TEP), Michael Berryman (ONE FLEW OVER THE CUKOO'S NEST, THE HILLS HAVE EYES), Debbie Rochon (TROMEO AND JULIET, TERROR FIRMER) and producer Larry Fessenden (HABIT, THE BRAVE ONE) with appearances by Pauley Perrette (TV's NCIS, ALMOST FAMOUS), John Levene (TV's DOCTOR WHO) and author Max Brooks (WORLD WAR Z, THE ZOMBIE SURVIVAL GUIDE). Look for SATAN HATES YOU in festivals mid-2009.
http://www.satanhatesyou.com

AUTOMATONS VS. THE WORLD -
ROME, ITALY: Our little robot movie will be the closing film of the SUBURBIA! NoBudgetFilmFestival in Rome, Italy this coming Tuesday, September 30 at 8:00 pm at Cineclub Detour.
http://www.suburbiafestival.com

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA: AUTOMATONS will also be playing at the 9th annual Melbourne Underground Film Festival at The George in Melbourne, Austrailia on Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 pm.
http://www.muff.com.au

NORTH AMERICA - AUTOMATONS is now available on DVD in the US and Canada!
http://www.deathtotheautomatons.com

SILVERHIDE - The six-page origin story of SilverHide, James Felix McKenney's sword and circuitry comic book hero is scheduled to appear this October in SATYR 8 from Main Enterprises. SILVERHIDE is the tale of a simple service robot trapped in a strange world of barbarians, monsters and evil sorcerers told in a style reminiscent of the classic Warren and Skywald comics magazines of the 1960's and 70's. Script by James Felix McKenney. Art by Al and Rick Limacher.
http://www.mainenterprises.ecrater.com

HALLOWEEN SHOPPING TIME - It's that time of year! Don't forget to pick up your Halloween Countdown Calendar from Glass Eye Pix or MonsterPants skull T-shirts and cards at Ghastly Greetings!
http://www.ghastlygreetings.com

That's it for now. For more updates and news, stop by these web sites:

http://www.monsterpants.net
http://www.monsterpantsupdates.com
http://www.deathtotheautomatons.com
http://www.satanhatesyou.com
http://www.ghastlygreetings.com

Greg Lamberson interviews James Felix McKenney at fearzone.com.

Read it here:

http://www.fearzone.com/blog/filmmaker-mckenney

The AUTOMATONS World Invasion begins this week with a screening in Belfast and a new review in the latest issue of Canadian fear mag Rue Morgue:

"Automatons is bound for cult status and should be dug up in ten years and viewed again -- that is, if humanity is still around"
-- Last Chance Lance, RUE MORGUE

The film plays this Saturday in Belfast before moving on to London and Rio de Janiero. Details below:

Belfast, Northern Ireland
Belfast Film Festival
Saturday, April 12th, 6pm
http://www.belfastfilmfestival.org/programme/films/224

London, England
London Independent Film Festival
April 18, 4:30pm
http://studio63.org.uk/liff

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
RIOFAN Festival
April 29- May 11, showtimes TBA
http://www.riofan.com.br

AUTOMATONS, the Sci-Fi ScareFlick from Glass Eye Pix and MonsterPants Movies, is now out on DVD!

The AUTOMATONS DVD features the one and only version of the critically acclaimed film written and directed by James Felix McKenney (CANNIBALLISTIC!, THE OFF SEASON) that played in festivals and theaters.

AUTOMATONS stars newcomer Christine Spencer, Brenda Cooney (I SELL THE DEAD) and Angus Scrimm (PHANTASM, TV's ALIAS) with Don Wood (TV's COLONIAL HOUSE and IN A FIX), John Levene (TV's DOCTOR WHO) and the film's producer Larry Fessenden (HABIT, THE BRAVE ONE).

The DVD includes over 80 minutes of Special Features:
- DEATH TO THE AUTOMATONS: a 60-minute look behind the making of AUTOMATONS
- A FEW MINUTES WITH ANGUS SCRIMM: A hilarious, unedited interview with the horror icon unlike any he's given before
- Camera and FX tests
- Original Theatrical Trailer

The AUTOMATONS DVD is now available from Facets Video through Amazon, NetFlix, Blockbuster, Circuit City, Barnes & Noble, Suncoast, Things From Another World, MTV.com, DVD Empire, VH1.com, Bestprices.com and other fine retailers.

"Automatons is what happens when Eraserhead and Tetsuo the Iron Man bong themselves into oblivion and collaborate on a minimalist avant-garde sci-fi cheapie shot in a toolshed... Robot radness achieved! Budgets are for bitches. "
-- Nathan Lee, VILLAGE VOICE

"...the movie's loving attention to light and shade transcends its hermetic setting and meager budget. At times the buzzing static and fizzy backlighting recall the glistening surrealism of the filmmaker Guy Maddin... enormously endearing"
-- Jeannette Catsoulis, NEW YORK TIMES

"Automatons is an excellent homage to the movies of yesteryear, and will be quite a thrill for anyone who misses those old days."
-- Steve Anderson, FILM THREAT

"It's not a film of compromise but of sheer determination, refusing to be defined by its budget and liberated by a decision to overcome its bank account with sheer imagination."
-- S. James Snyder, NEW YORK SUN

"AUTOMATONS is a smart, thought-provoking tale equipped with the moody ambiance and intellectual integrity of a classic episode of THE OUTER LIMITS. That's high praise indeed."
-- Steven Puchalski, SHOCK CINEMA

"a chiaroscuro love child of Eraserhead and Team America: World Police ... Automatons fuses surging political critiques to experimental sci-fi in a gritty, grainy 8mm black-and-white that plants viewers squarely in its heroine's nightmare."
-- S.T. VanAirsdale, THE REELER

"The beautiful indie sci-fi film AUTOMATONS is a troubling vision of things to come.... Enough to make you think, worry and pray."
-- Louis Fowler, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE

"AUTOMATONS is a wonderfully made, socially conscious low budget film and I cannot recommend it enough."
-- Brian Harris, JOE HORROR.COM

"The robot action is often much more riveting than similar scenes in movies with many times the budget and technical sophistication."
-- Jay Seaver, UGO.COM

"What a joy!...Automatons leaves you extremely satisfied. Nothing is lacking in this unique vision of the future. It delivers an interesting story and intriguing characters, simple as that."
-- Brian Simpson, BISFORBRAINS.COM

"Ed Wood, the notorious director of Plan 9 From Outer Space and Glen or Glenda, has risen from the dead and returned to filmmaking as James Felix McKenney... And I mean that as a compliment."
-- V.A. Musetto, NEW YORK POST

"AUTOMATONS does what all good sci fi stories should."
-- Adam Barnick, ENTERTAINMENT INSIDERS

"an absolute blast...Fans of classic scifi/horror classics will be in heaven here."
-- Alex Riviello, CREATURE-CORNER.COM

"Best Shoestring Sci-Fi of 2006"
-- Jason Silverman, WIRED

"a wonderful and unforgettable experience!… I love it!"
-- Patrick Van Hauwaert, RAZOR REEL


http://www.deathtotheautomatons.com
http://www.monsterpants.net
http://www.glasseyepix.com
http://www.scareflix.net
http://www.facets.org

As reported last week in Variety and at Fangoria.com, AUTOMATONS, the sci-fi ScareFlick from Glass Eye Pix and MonsterPants Movies, comes to DVD this January 29, 2008, courtesy of the prestigious Facets Video label.

The DVD will include the one and only version of the critically acclaimed film starring Christine Spencer, Brenda Cooney and Angus Scrimm and directed by James Felix McKenney that played in festivals and theaters. Also on the disc are over 80 minutes of Bonus Materials.

These Special Features include:
- DEATH TO THE AUTOMATONS: a 60-minute look behind the making of AUTOMATONS
- A FEW MINUTES WITH ANGUS SCRIMM: A hilarious, unedited interview with the horror icon unlike any he's given before
- Camera and FX tests
- Original Theatrical Trailer

The AUTOMATONS DVD is available for pre-order from directly from the Facets catalog as well as through Amazon.com:

http://www.facets.org/asticat?function=buyitem&catname=facets&catnum=95561&next_href=/features.html

http://www.amazon.com/Automatons-Spencer/dp/B000Y2Q9TA/ref=sr_1_2/102-1324290-8270557?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1194368499&sr=1-2


"Automatons is an excellent homage to the movies of yesteryear, and will be quite a thrill for anyone who misses those old days."
-- Steve Anderson, FILM THREAT

"It's not a film of compromise but of sheer determination, refusing to be defined by its budget and liberated by a decision to overcome its bank account with sheer imagination."
-- S. James Snyder, NEW YORK SUN

"The beautiful indie sci-fi film AUTOMATONS is a troubling vision of things to come.
Enough to make you think, worry and pray."
-- Louis Fowler, ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE

"...the movie's loving attention to light and shade transcends its hermetic setting and meager budget. At times the buzzing static and fizzy backlighting recall the glistening surrealism of the filmmaker Guy Maddin... enormously endearing"
-- Jeannette Catsoulis, NEW YORK TIMES

"a chiaroscuro love child of Eraserhead and Team America: World Police ... Automatons fuses surging political critiques to experimental sci-fi in a gritty, grainy 8mm black-and-white that plants viewers squarely in its heroine's nightmare."
-- S.T. VanAirsdale, THE REELER

"AUTOMATONS is a wonderfully made, socially conscious low budget film and I cannot recommend it enough."
-- Brian Harris, JOE HORROR.COM


http://www.deathtotheautomatons.com
http://www.facets.org
http://www.monsterpants.net
http://www.glasseyepix.com
http://www.scareflix.net

AUTOMATONS will be shown at the Sitges Festival Internacional de Cinema de Catalunya as part of a late night double feature with WENDIGO, Monday, October 8 at 00:30 (thats 12:30am Tuesday morning to you and me). They rock it pretty late over there.

AUTOMATONS : Sitges Clàssics
(double feature w/ Wendigo)
Oct. 8: 00:30 Casino Prado

http://www.cinemasitges.com

Special AUTOMATONS Screening Sponored by the Parallel Futures Sci-Fi Film Club!

November 4th, 7:00 pm
downstairs at the Juno bar:
134/135 Shoreditch High Street,
Shoreditch, London, E1 6JE.

Double Feature with TOR 3

Details at:
http://www.parallelfutures.moonfruit.com