* This is Episode #54 for December 4, 2009.
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// LILITH'S LOVE
* Should I cross-post LILITH'S LOVE episodes here?
- I dropped #1 here to whet everyone's appetite and share my latest project with you all. But the hope was that folks would then visit the LILITH'S LOVE podcast feed for more. But a listener asked about episode #2 not being here so that prompted me to consider it. What do you think? Vote in my poll, please, and let me know.

// NEWS
* ABC 20/20 - Inside The World Of Real Life Vampires - November 27, 2009
- http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=9194316
- http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=9194404

* Laurell K. Hamilton's ANITA BLAKE TV miniseries is not happening

* So now that CBS has killed of Three Rivers, is anyone trying to pitch a return to Moonlight?

// THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
* Catch Up with a Vampire Diaries Marathon
- From Monday, Dec. 14 through Friday the 18th, the CW will rebroadcast the first ten episodes of The Vampire Diaries, in two hour blocks.
* Over on Twitter, I mentioned that I think I finally figured out why I like the CW's "The Vampire Diaries" so much. It's like a teenage version of "Dark Shadows".

// PROMOS
* Metamor City Podcast by Chris Lester

// NEW MOON - Part 1
* NEW MOON review with my teenage daughters about the movie.
- Ratings: Alex gave it an 8, Sami gave it a 4.

// PROMOS
* Antithesis, Book Two: FREE WILL and Other Compulsions, a podcast novel by J. Daniel Sawyer.

// NEW MOON - Part 2
* NEW MOON review with Michelle and I and her son Robert.
- Ratings: Robert gave it a 6.5, Michelle gave it a 6, and Dan gave it a 7.

// MOVIES
* The next movie in our Netflix queue is Blood: The Last Vampire (Anime/2000).

// PROMOS
* DIGITAL MAGIC by Philippa Ballantine

* This is Episode #53 for November 17, 2009.
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// LILITH'S LOVE
* LILITH'S LOVE Chapters 1 & 2 are live.

// PODCAMPAZ
* Video from PodCampAZ where I was interviewed about LILITH'S LOVE.
-Part One: http://www.justin.tv/clip/bef36e25ab622947
-Part Two: http://www.justin.tv/clip/9d53eca3482e0da7
- Many thanks to Dani Cutler and Dan & CJ Feierabend for the interview, Izzy Video for capturing great live content like music by Jack Mangan, and everyone who made PodCampAZ 2009 the biggest and best yet! We'll see you all in 2010!

// NEWS
* Tales of the Children/Angel Between The Lines - The Crossover Event" on Wednesday, November 18, 2009.
- Tabz is releasing the audio production of "Exit Strategy," a short story that PG Holyfield wrote that is set in the Wolfram & Hart setting from the Angel TV show. - http://angelbetweenthelines.com
- Then at 9:30 PM Eastern time PG Holyfield will be performing a live reading of Tabz's Tales of the Children short story, "Love's Sacrificial Song." - http://stickam.com/pgholyfield
- My feature article about PG Holyfield should drop Nov. 19th at http://angelbetweenthelines.com/.
- I've gotta say, I had a blast at HallowEvo*Con, especially since I was able to chat with PG on the video stream when I was dressed as Arames Kragen from his podiobook "Murder At Avedon Hill".

* Episode three Angel Between The Lines: The Truth is Out There drops the week of Nov 23rd, I believe.
- I voiced Pete for this episode. It was a lot of fun to record and it is a great episode with vampires, ghosts, and aliens, oh my!

* Ben Relles from BarelyPolitical.com's "Key of Awesome" does a new music video every week.
- He recently did a video called "Twilight Sucks/Emo Vampire" which was hysterical! "Trick or Treat Or Die" and "Metallica Pussy Cats" were brilliant, too. Go check them out!

* Blood Energy Potion on sale now.
- You HAVE to check out their website: http://www.livingwithbloodlust.com/ target=_blank>LivingWithBloodlust.com
- They even have the Nutrition Facts and Heating (to 98.6°F) Instructions listed on the website.
- I found them for $3.99 at Fry's Electronics. Naturally you can also find it at ThinkGeek.com.

// IN THEATRES
* NEW MOON opens Nov. 20th.
- Many theatres have sold out, so if you have tickets enjoy the movie.

* This is Episode #51 for October 13, 2009.
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// MOVIE NEWS
* Third Annual International Horror & Sci-Fi Film Festival - Oct 15-18 - MADCAP Theatres in Tempe, AZ
- Movie Schedule - Among other cool films, I'm looking forward to these two:
-- Blood Moon Rising - Friday, Oct. 16th @ 10:00 PM
-- Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl - Saturday, Oct. 17th @ 10:30 PM / Sunday, Oct. 18th @ 4:10 PM
- Ticket Info
- VIP All Access Pass - $100
-- This pass gets you entry to all films and parties and front of line access to film screenings. Plus you get two pieces of merchandise at a 50% discount.
- Flex Pass - $25 - Buy the pass, choose four films and save money.
- Individual Screenings - $10

* Don't forget: Vampire Fest 2009 will be in New Orleans, October 23-26, 2009.
- "More than 50 films from more than 11 countries will be screened at the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center, 1618 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. The film festival also will include a Vampire Ballet at Club Ampersand, a traditional jazz funeral for a vampire in Dutch Alley, a French Quarter scavenger hunt and several parties at various venues including the Dungeon and the Saint."

* "Blood: The Last Vampire" DVD/Blu-ray Details
- "For fans who didn't get the chance to check out the film in theaters or said fans simply anticipating the release of "Blood: The Last Vampire" on DVD/Blu-ray...well you will get your chance on October 20th."

* SPIKE's SCREAM Awards 2009 airs Oct. 27 at 10PM
- Don't forget, the SCREAM Awards are a viewers choice awards. Get out there and vote for your favorite bloodsuckers!

* Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant hits theatres Oct. 23!

* This is Episode #50 for September 25, 2009.
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// NEWS
* Angel Between the Lines Premieres October 5, 2009!

* SUPERVAMP by Madame M! New online comic! So awesome!

* Interview of Dan at Wander Radio by Jack Hosley, aka WNDRWolf.

* You can also catch Michelle and I on Jack Mangan's Deadpan Podcast #137.

* We finally have a copy of VAMPIRES TODAY by Joseph Laycock.

// MOVIE NEWS
* RiffTrax: Plan 9 from Outer Space ... ENCORE! 10/08/2009

* We saw Thirst at the Tempe Valley Art.
- It will be on DVD on November 17, 2009.
- We saw it. We loved it. I give it a 9. Michelle gives it an 8.

* G Tom Mac performs the new Blood Swamp Version of Cry Little Sister for True Blood.
- You can download the song for $0.99 from CD Baby and iTunes.

* This is Episode #49 for September 2, 2009.
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// SPECIAL GUESTS
* Dan and CJ of the excellent Love Long and Prosper podcast joined us to discuss RiffTrax, Plan 9 from Outer Space, and the Twilight Series.

// MOVIES
* This week's movie from our Netflix queue is Plan 9 from Outer Space (1958).

* The next movie in our Netflix queue is Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter (2001).

// TWILIGHT and NEW MOON
* We had an excellent discussion about Stephenie Meyer's quartet of novels, and also about the movie adaptation of Twilight and the upcoming New Moon.

* This is Episode #48 for August 21, 2009.
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// NEWS
* Modest, but successful: Vampire-con 2009 | The Examiner
- Filed under "Here's to next year!": "From newly bitten to centuries old, Vampire-Con had a delightful quantity of surprises to please even the most well-versed vampire academic. Despite the modest turn out, there were plenty of vendors, sights, and exciting information of upcoming books and movies to keep everyones attention."

* The Hollows series goes graphic | The Examiner
- Filed under "It's about bloody time!": "Author Kim Harrison recently announced that her Rachel Morgan Series also known as The Hollows Series will soon go graphic. It will be written from Ivy’s (a living vampire) point of view and Harrison says that she wants to do the script herself so that she can keep as much of the original feel as she can."

* BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE disc details, more Sony Blu-rays | Fangoria
- Filed under "That didn't take long": "BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE, which played in limited release this summer, will arrive on DVD and Blu-ray October 20. The live-action adaptation of the popular anime stars Gianna Jun as Saya, a half-human, half-vampire slayer of demons on an American military base in Japan."

* Kate Beckinsale Returns in Fourth 'Underworld'? | BloodyDisgusting.com
- Filed under: "PleatherVision!" "Two sources have told Bloody Disgusting that Kate Beckinsale is in fact attached to return as the beautiful vampire warrior Selene, who made her first appearance in Len Wiseman's film from 2003. What does this mean? It means Kate-Beckinsale-in-pleather-in-mother-effin'-3D, that's what!"

* Passed Along Without Comment: Are These 'Twilight' Barbies Vampire-ish Enough? | NPR
- Filed under "You couldn't make that up": Twilight Barbie and Ken... or is that Barbella Swan and Ken Cullen?

* The Vampire Chronicles now in Leatherbound Classics
- Filed under "Halloween Gifts are arriving early this year": Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles can now be found in a new leatherbound volume from Barnes & Noble, collecting together Interview with a Vampire, The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned.

* DRACULA: The Un-Dead
- Filed under "Look, here's another one": The long-awaited official sequel to Bram Stoker's DRACULA will be released October 13, 2009.

* Anne Rice's 'Vampire Chronicles' Returns, Who is Lestat?! | BloodyDisgusting.com
- Filed under "Stuck in an infinite reboot": "We have confirmed this afternoon that ROBERT DOWNEY JR. is in close talks to play the vampire Lestat in Universal Pictures' The Vampire Chronicles, a newly rebooted franchise based on Anne Rice's popular novels."
- Who would YOU cast in the new movie(s)? Check out StoryCasting.com and vote for your favorite actors.

* Lilith's Love fantasy cast
- Filed under "AweSOME!": Check out this cool site that lets you create your perfect fantasy cast for a movie based on your favorite books... including mine, Lilith's Love.

* We are going to be on hiatus until October. There will be small updates from us between now and then.
- Why? We are getting ready to go full speed into recording the podiobook version of Lilith's Love!
- Stay tuned to this feed for more info, coming soon!

Sorry, but it has just been crazy this week. However, we do have some cool stuff coming up soon, and a special announcement. So stay tuned, folks!

* This is Episode #47 for August 7, 2009.
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// NEWS
* Noxon, Olmstead set Grady Twins slate | Variety.com
- Grady Twins Prods., the production company formed by Marti Noxon ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer") and Dawn Parouse Olmstead ("Prison Break"), have announced plans to work with Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan on a TV series adaptation of their "The Strain" trilogy of vampire novels.

* Why Vampires Never Die By GUILLERMO del TORO and CHUCK HOGAN | NY Times
- From the excellent op-ed piece: "The current vampire pandemic serves to remind us that we have no true jurisdiction over our bodies, our climate or our very souls. Monsters will always provide the possibility of mystery in our mundane 'reality show' lives, hinting at a larger spiritual world; for if there are demons in our midst, there surely must be angels lurking nearby as well. In the vampire we find Eros and Thanatos fused together in archetypal embrace, spiraling through the ages, undying. Forever."
- Thanks Bryan for the link!

* Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer Hits Comic Shelves this September | eat.sleep.geek
- Proving that cross-genre is taking off, there's a new graphic novel hitting stores September 21, 2009. "Pinocchio: Vampire Slayer" follows the puppet-boy seeking revenge after he witnesses Geppetto die at the hands of vampires.

* Charlaine Harris's Entire Sookie Stackhouse Series Hits New York Times Bestseller List Simultaneously | Crimespree Magazine
- From the Press Release: "Berkley Publishing Group author Charlaine Harris, the bestselling writer of the Sookie Stackhouse novels that are the basis for HBO's hit television show True Blood, makes an impressive showing on the August 9th, 2009 New York Times Bestseller List with each of the nine books in her series appearing on the list simultaneously."

* Anna Paquin & Stephen Moyer Are Engaged | People
- In case you follow celebrity romances...

* RiffTrax LIVE: Plan 9 from Outer Space - 08/20/2009
- Fathom Events presents RiffTrax LIVE: Plan 9 from Outer Space, an evening of LIVE riffing on the Worst Movie Ever Made beaming into movie theaters nationwide on Thursday, August 20th at 8PM ET/ 7PM CT/ 6PM MT/ Tape Delayed at 8PM PT. Join [the stars of MST3K] Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy (Tom Servo) and Bill Corbett (Crow T. Robot), now of RiffTrax.com, as they are reunited in HD for the first time ever on the big screen!
- This event will feature the world premiere of a brand new, never-before-seen short and non-stop hilarious riffing on a COLOR version of "Plan 9 from Outer Space"- a 1959 science fiction/horror film written, produced and directed by Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Bonus awesome: Musical Guest Jonathan Coulton!

* Speaking of RiffTrax, check out their Twilight RiffTrax! They also lampooned I Am Legend.
- Did you know RiffTrax lets you sell YOUR iRiffs? Check out iRiffs for Bram Stoker's Dracula, The Monster Squad, BloodRayne, Lost Boys 2: The Tribe, Van Helsing and many more!
- I think WE should get in on this hot cinematic action!

* BANNED New Moon Trailer! | youtube.com
- "You thought New Moon was dramatic? You ain't seen nothin' yet. Tell us what to spoof next at http://take180.com/g-force"

* This is Episode #46 for July 31, 2009.
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// NEWS
* Just announced at Comic-Con, you can now buy Tru:Blood (soda) from the HBO Store
- You can pre-order now before it ships Sept. 8, but it looks like it will be available in stores after that.

* Want to see a preview of what is coming in the second half of season two? Check out this "Comic-Con Exclusive" preview.

* A tame alternative to gory vampire games: Twilight the Video Game unveiled | Examiner.com
- "The bare bones website of Twilight the Video Game has been released, giving fans a glimpse of insight as to how the game will appear. Brandon Gardner, the creator of the video game, says, 'We will be hosting some events on November 20th where we will be showing off a playable prototype of the game as well.'"

* TWI/TOUR 2009 Twilight Convention Hits Phoenix - August 14-16, 2009
- Lots of stars from the movie(s) will be there. For some reason, Stephenie is not listed as a guest. Really? Hometown convention and the author won't be there?
- Oh, and with the news just released about Rachelle Lefevre not reprising her role as Victoria for Eclipse, I wonder if she'll be attending the tour?

* Vampire-Con 2009: The world's first vampire convention | Examiner.com
- Vampire-Con 2009, being held in Los Angeles, Aug. 14-16
- Aug 14-15 - New Beverly Cinema - Tickets are $7.00
- Aug 16 - Panel Discussions: 10:30am - 5:00pm located at The Music Box Theatre
-- Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
-- Vampirella's Ball begins at 8:30pm. Tickets are $30 in advance, $45 at the door. 18 and over with a valid ID.

* Heralding a Vampire Sequel, Week After Week | The New York Times
- From the article: "Next month, ReelzChannel will introduce a weekly prime-time show about 'Twilight' in advance of the second film in the series, 'New Moon,' which arrives in November. Executives at the channel ... say they believe it is the first weekly TV show dedicated to an individual movie... 'Twilight Weekly,' is scheduled to begin on Aug. 10."

* Erotica a la Carte podcast by Philippa Ballantine
- The upcoming story for August will include: trapped in slavery/female/vampires. Oh my!
- This month's menu features, "Dreams of Steam and Sparks", which is a delicious serving of steampunk. I highly recommend these NSFW stories!

* This is Episode #45 for July 22, 2009.
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// MOVIES
* This week's movie from our Netflix queue is Vampire in Brooklyn (1995), starring Eddie Murphy.
- Dan gives it a 9.5 out of 10. Michelle gives it an 9.5.