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Filming The Undead- All You Need to Shoot a Zombie

January 31, 2012 by at 10:19 am 1 Dark Comment
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So, your Mom bought you a top-of-the-line video camera for Christmas and you want to shoot a Zombie movie huh? Neat. If you're going to do it right, you're going to need some help. Filming The Undead is that help. Okay, lets get this out of the way right now: if you have no experience shooting a movie, you have no friggin' clue what you are doing. You may think you have some vague idea of what goes into making a cool piece of indie-cinema, but you'd be wrong. If you are still reading, then you may be serious about making a kick-ass Zombie flick and if that is … [Read more...]

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ZomBcon Hangovers: Damon Vanhee from Bandersnatch Studios

November 13, 2011 by at 11:45 pm Share Your Undead Thoughts
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At Zombcon I observed a transformation of one incredible lady into an outstandingly horrendous Zombie. I sat down and discussed this with creature creator and makeup artist Damon Vanhee from Bandersnatch Studios, based in Seattle, WA. Daniel Potts/ZZN: Hey Damon, thanks for sitting down with me and talking about your excellent work. The zombie you created is really awesome. I remember you saying it took about 7 hours to apply the appliance to Jessica, but I also heard that you started the process about 4 to 6 months ago? Damon: To answer your questions, turning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Look Like a Zombie, Reviews & Analysis, Top News, Zombie Events, Zombie Products Tagged With: Bandersantch Studios, Damon Vanhee, zombcon, zombcon 2011

Pictures From Zombcon 2011 (Part 3 – Parting Shots)

November 1, 2011 by at 11:12 am Share Your Undead Thoughts
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To all the great people out there who allowed me to take their pictures at the most righteous zombie event in the world - Surfin' Dead and I have been proud to show the world that "Zombies are People TOO, Dammit!" You are all the best fans ever and allowing me to take your pictures was a privilege and an honor. There is a rumor running around the news room that there is going to be a contest for the best zombie at ZomBcon and it will be up to you the fans to pick them. And to answer the inevitable question of "If I win what do I get?"...well all I can say is "Some … [Read more...]

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Long Beach Zombie Walk Brings a Horde of Nearly 5,000 Zombies

November 1, 2011 by at 12:25 am 2 Dark Comments
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The Long Beach Zombie Walk was held on October 29, 2011 and ZZN reader "Deadhead" reports that it was nothing short of awe-inspiring! Zombie Walk 2011, Long beach California "You talk the talk but do you walk the walk? I'm talking about the Zombie Walk in Long Beach California. Saturday was all about the Comic and Horror con and a great time was had by all but the night belonged to Zombies. Thousands converged on Downtown Long Beach California to make their zombie fantasy a reality. From the run of the mill to the absolute exotic, zombies of all shapes and … [Read more...]

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The Wait Is Over! Pictures From ZomBcon 2011 (Part 2)

October 28, 2011 by at 3:13 pm Share Your Undead Thoughts
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Thank you all for being patient. We here at Zombie Zone News have been working diligently to get your photos up and finally here they are (click thumbnails for full pics). The next post will feature a few last pics of you crazy zombie fans - and my sincere "Thank you!" for letting me get all of these great shots... … [Read more...]

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Pictures from ZomBcon 2011

October 21, 2011 by at 8:36 pm Share Your Undead Thoughts
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The Zombie Zone News crew is having a blast at ZomBcon 2011, and this is just the first installment of pictures from the event! … [Read more...]

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Bill Killen: Zombie Artist Extraordinaire

September 15, 2011 by at 12:38 am 4 Dark Comments
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A few weeks ago we told you about some unique Zombie Art that is a must for the collection of any Zombie Enthusiast. Today we'll tell you why! Ever have that problem of what to give to the person you feel has everything? Ever wish you could give that special someone something unique that they never would have thought of getting themselves? Are you that special someone and want something you can brag about for the rest of your life (or undeath)? Fear not fiends, ZZN has your back and so does artist Bill Killen! When Mr. Killen saw the article we did about him … [Read more...]

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Zombie Street Party: Zombies to Invade Iowa This Weekend!

August 23, 2011 by at 11:40 pm Share Your Undead Thoughts
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What's better than partying in the streets of your state's capitol? How about partying with five hundred to a thousand of your closest Zombie Friends? To celebrate the opening of the new Zombie Burger Restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa the company will host a huge street party this Friday, August 26th! Festivities are to include an estimated five hundred to a thousand Zombies doing a short Zombie Walk to the front of the restaurant, located at the corner of East 4th and Grand by the capitol, followed by live music and a special "Thrilling" surprise! Hosted by … [Read more...]

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Zombie Survival Tip of the Week: Look Like the Living Dead!

August 21, 2011 by at 11:37 pm 1 Dark Comment
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Zombie Defense is something we take very seriously here at ZZN. That being said, sometimes its about more than just getting weapons and becoming proficient with them. Sometimes you have to look like a Zed to survive and move around in the undead world! Not sure what we mean? Consider Bill Murray in Zombieland. 'Nuff said! Not only is this helpful in Zombie Survival, it is also helpful when you go to any of those awesome Zombie Walks going on this time of year! Fear not fiends, ZZN is here to help! Becoming a Zombie is easier than you might think! Follow these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Look Like a Zombie, News & Lifestyle, Top News, Zombie News, Zombie Survival Tagged With: Bill Murray, Zombie Land, Zombie Land 2, Zombie make-up, zombie survival tips, Zombie Walk Prep, Zombie Walks, Zombieland, Zombieland 2

No Zombie Art Collection is Complete Without One of These

August 17, 2011 by at 10:26 am 2 Dark Comments
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As Zombies horde pop culture more and more every day, we at ZZN are always on the lookout for the newest, most twistedly gifted artists out there who are going above and beyond to bring the Zombie Culture to the masses. Enter Bill Killen! To say this guy is gifted is an understatement not fit for the Undead! Mr. Killen has crafted brilliant pieces of acrylic art painting amazing pictures of, what we can only assume is, humans as The Living Dead! Now, we say they appear human but the truth is these paintings are so realistic that it is a real possibility their … [Read more...]

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