April Updates
Apr 1st, 2008
CONVENTIONS
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Jeff has his first convention of the season coming up this weekend, April 4-6!
He will be appearing at I-Con 27 at Stony Brook University in New York
You must purchase a membership to attend, but there are many discounts available and the cost is very reasonable. More details about the membership process are here.
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Jeff is scheduled to have two autograph sessions, two Q&A sessions, and a panel discussion focusing on his role as Herbert West in Re-Animator!
More details in the convention calendar and upcoming reminder post!
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This con looks amazing!!! Anyone who’s going have a blast and please bring back con reports and photos (and videos!) for the blog! 
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NEWS
• Season 4 of The 4400 will be released on DVD in the U.S. on May 6th with these special features:
• Director’s Cut of “The Great Leap Forward”
• Season IV: Factions At War
• Jordan Collier: The Grey Man
• Season IV Blooper Reel
• Audio Commentaries
• Deleted Scenes
You can pre-order the set from amazon.
UK and International fans can pre-order the set at HMV UK.com and it will be out on June 30th.
Let’s hope Jeff is on one of the commentaries this time! His commentaries are always interesting, informative, and a lot of fun. It’s always wonderful to hear his thoughts and insights. Jeff was in a few scenes of the blooper reel on the Season 3 boxset and was absolutely hilarious. Here’s hoping he’s making more mischief on the Season 4 reel as well!
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• Also on May 6th, Jeff’s film Abominable will be re-released by Anchor Bay in both North America and Europe with new cover art. All of the awesome special features (including a fantastic commentary with Jeff over his scenes as well as a really great featurette) remain the same on this issue as the original DVD, only the cover is new. If you haven’t seen this movie, here’s your chance to pick it up. Watch out this month for a special feature on this great film.
*This is the first time Abominable will be available as an all-region DVD and international fans can order it at amazon UK. Thanks to Catherine for this info!
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• Jeff’s on-again, off-again project, House of Re-Animator has sadly officially been cancelled. Writer/director Stuart Gordon recently gave an interview to Fangoria magazine in which he mentioned that the subject matter of the film is just too controversial for the present political atmosphere. Read this post for more information.
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Read on for more news!
• Jeff’s episode of Cold Case will air in the UK on May 15th at 10pm on Sky One. Here’s hoping all you Brits gets to see it! Thanks to Catherine for this info!
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• Blackwater Valley Exorcism, sequel to Jeff’s film Brutal is now out on DVD in the UK. Although his role is smaller in this sequel (which was actually filmed first!), Jeff is amazing as the power-hungry and devious Sheriff Jimmy. Thanks to Jamie for this info!
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• Jeff’s film Wizard of Gore which recently had two screenings at the Boston Underground Film Festival and won an honorable mention in the Best Feature category is slated to be released on DVD this summer! More details as I receive them!
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• There are some new details on Jeff’s upcoming film Parasomnia from its writer/director William Malone. Check them out here. There is also a small new Fangoria interview with Malone on the film here.
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• All dates for the above releases can be found in the newly updated Combs Calendar which now reflects both U.S. and international dates in one convenient place!
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Jeff’s upcoming film Fast Track is in post-production and looks to be a very different role for him!
The director, Kantz has said:
“Jeff steals this film hands down! His performance is funny…and engaging. This film will show people his comedic timing.”
This is so exciting! Another mainstream role for Jeff and another chance for him to show off his amazing comic talent! Kantz has also remarked on what a pleasure it was to work with Jeff. More exclusive info on this film in an upcoming blog post!
Watch out this month for new features and more!