HHF/B&B Newsletter - KAIJU HEROES, SOHO CINEMA, MEETUP UPDATE and more...
Jul 22, 2024 3:54 pm
KAIJU HEROES, SOHO CINEMA, MEETUP UPDATE and more...
Hi ,
Welcome to our 13th action-packed newsletter. It's a little bit later (and briefer) this week as we're currently in the U.K. reaching out to indie cinemas, recording more podcasts and exploring the Super 8 scene in Europe. We've also looking to partner with a European cinema to potentially have one of our festivals over there. So lots happening.
Don't forget to click on many of the images for cool trailers and promos. So without further ado, let's get on with the show…
MEETING BARAGON - the Greatest Kaiju Ever!
So we travelled to Chicago, just over a week ago, for our annual pilgrimage to G-FEST. For those of you that don't know it's the convention for all things Godzilla and Kaiju themed. We were particularly thrilled and excited as this year in attendance was actress REI OTA. For Kaiju fans she's especially important, for not only being the first and, so far, only female Kaiju-suit performer in a GODZILLA film, but for helping create one of the greatest (and definitely cutest) Kaiju ever, BARAGON from GMK aka Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack (2001).
RIE was only 23 when she worked on the film and only recently discovered she was a cult personality with a rabid fan base. It was a pleasure to meet her and we'll be publishing an interview with her in a future issue.
We met so many great people at G-FEST 2024, particular the many model makers and costume-makers attending the famed costume ball. Many of the costumes were incredible, as you can see here.
We'll be posting more incredible images from G-FEST in the coming weeks on TIKTOK, once we've recovered from our jet lag. And look forward to next year's G-FEST.
OUR SUPER 8 CINEMA - Just 4 Weeks Away!
With our inaugural Opening Night HORROR-THON just 4 weeks away we're pleased to say that half our tickets have already sold. So just a heads up.
One of the many films we're screening that night is the rare sex, violence and profanity-filled European theatrical version of HELTER SKELTER (1976). The only way to see this version now is surprisingly on Super 8mm. All the other 16mm and 35mm versions have simply vanished. So don't miss out on your chance to see this amazing film on the big screen.
Get your tickets in advance. We'll have amazing films, magic, giveaways, and some very special guests. Plus it's ALWAYS on film!
For more info on our screenings and to purchase tickets for our very special opening night (tickets are very limited) go to:
SOHO CINEMA PODCAST
Check out our first podcast. Our next is due in a couple of weeks.
THERE'LL BE NO AUGUST MEETUP
Since we're currently in the U.K. there'll be no August meetup. The next one will be Thursday Sept. 5th. See you all then.
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Cheers,
Miles
Festival Founder/Director
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