4.8.05
Sideshow Collectibles is now taking pre-orders for their Premium Format Demon Freddy from Freddy vs. Jason, and we some cool shots of this high grade figure.  Hit the banner to the left to go directly to the page and place your order.  This is a limited edition of only 400 figures, and so, move quick before you lose your chance at owning this bad ass collectible forever.
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3.18.05
Sideshow Collectibles have announced that, on April 1st, they will begin taking pre-orders for their 'Demon Freddy' premium format figure from Freddy vs. Jason!  Currently, they have a preview page with only an extreme close-up of the figure's face.  Trust me, this is NO April Fools joke - this is the real deal.  Once April 1st hits, FH will have links, images, and banners promoting the pre-order of this killer new collectible!  Make note that this is an even more film authentic version than the previous 12 inch figure with a real a leather glove and true metal blades!  Here's what Sideshow has to say about the figure....

Freddy Krueger is living in his own worst nightmare - he has been forgotten!  To reclaim his evil powers, Freddy resurrects a vicious killer just as demonic as himself, Jason Voorhees.  From Freddy Vs. Jason, comes Sideshow's new Premium Format Demon Freddy Krueger figure.  This detailed figure includes a newly sculpted Freddy Krueger portrait that reflects his appearance in the movie as well as a film-authentic costume and comes with a leather glove complete with real metal blades.  You can preview this Demon Freddy figure by the following link.  [Click Here]

1.15.05
This policy of denial from New Line is getting very tired very fast.  Everyone that's been contacted at NLC keeps saying that "there are no plans for Freddy vs. Jason 2."  BULL!!!  I have it from an anonymous, but 100% reliable source that cool things are in the works in regards to Freddy and Jason.  Though, that's the extent of my knowledge, and I won't speculate on it.  So, everyone from Toby Emmerich to Stokley Chaffin can keep denying it, but I don't buy it.  There's just way too much opportunity and potential here for another great blockbuster film.  They're just keeping it all quiet until there's something to announce.  Until that day comes, check out the most recent report posted by Creature Corner.

"Well, well, well. When I wrote, having heard from New Line Cinema’s own Toby Emmerich, that there were "no plans right now" for Freddy Vs. Jason 2, and that the sequel was on hold, it caused an uproar. Some of you practically called me a liar, despite the fact that I’d already spoken to several people at New Line Cinema about Freddy Vs. Jason 2 and reported previously about the project, including the development of Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Ash which is now dead. Real dead. Oh, and about Robert Englund pitching a Freddy Vs. Jason sequel - he’s been doing that for years. Did I mention I’d written a book on the making of the Friday the 13th film franchise that comes out this year?

Will Freddy Vs. Jason 2 ever be made? Of course it will. Freddy Vs. Jason was a massive box office hit and the franchise is too lucrative for New Line Cinema to not continue. When the time is right.

The Corner had the chance to speak to Stokely Chaffin, vice-president of production at New Line Cinema, not to mention an executive producer on Freddy Vs. Jason and one of the few women to hold real power in Hollywood, who confirmed that there are no current plans for Freddy Vs. Jason 2. "Unfortunately, there are no current plans for a sequel," says Chaffin. "Would love to hear from fans if this is disappointing to them. Also, would love to know what story they would want to see since the Ash match-up hasn’t worked out."

What story would we like to see? I’d like to see Freddy Vs. Jason Vs. Leatherface if it was given the Wes Craven’s New Nightmare treatment whereby reality was mixed with the fantasy world of the three horror icons. Imagine Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, and Tobe Hooper being hunted by the monsters they created.

So, what story would you like to see? New Line wants to know.

Send your ideas to us here and we will pass them along to New Line."

1.13.05
Breaking news from Bloody-Disgusting!  They were able to catch a few words with Robert Englund following a screening of Eli Roth's 2001 Maniacs (which stars Englund), and he said that the inclusion of Ash into the mix is definitely dead - all thanks to the short-sighted Sam Raimi who'd rather churn out more disappointing Spider-Man sequels than gives us die hard fans one last adventure for Bruce Campbell's iconic character.  Anyway, Robert said that this is only a delay, and that various other dieas are being entertained by New Line's developmental execs.  Here's the rough translation of Robert's rapid fire of ideas from B-D....

"He mentioned Michael Myers and 'Halloween'- but he wasn't hinting at anything, so don't worry. He loves the idea of a strong teenager fighting against the evil along with a strong mother i.e. Laurie Strode in 'Halloween' and Laurie Strode in 'H20.' So from what I gathered he'd like to have a pair of strong female leads - or maybe even two pairs- pit up against the two big dead dogs. I'm wondering if this has anything to do with the 'Hack N' Slash' rumor floating around or if it's just Robert's wild imagination.  Either way... "

So, our beliefs were right, and New Line wasn't just gonna shelve this potential sequel just because Sam Raimi won't entertain an idea that even Bruce Campbell seemed intrigued with.  Also, as B-D added, don't get jumpy about any of these ideas as this is merely at a developmental stage, and no one knows if any of these will progress into anything at all.  I am confident that New Line will conjure up a worthwhile story that won't simply be a rehash of the first.  They'll find some fresh ideas to interject into a sequel to make it truly worthwhile.

1.7.05
Well, with everything regarding the furthering of any film exploits of Freddy & Jason - together or individually - pretty much dead in the proverbial water, one New Line Cinema exec - Toby Emmerich (who, mind you, had nothing to do with any Freddy or Jason film in the past) recently stated some very unsettling words, courtesy of Creature Corner.

The Corner dropped a line to New Line Cinema’s Toby Emmerich and asked him about the status of the Nightstalkers film as well as the status, this week’s status, of Freddy Vs. Jason 2 . "There are no plans for another Freddy Vs. Jason film right now," says Emmerich who wrote the excellent 2000 time-travel thriller Frequency. "There are no plans right now for a Nightstalkers film until I see how well Blade :Trinity does on video." 

I must agree with what Mr. Disgusting at B-D said - "Freddy vs. Jason" made a shitload of cash for New Line, and there's no chance in hell they won't make a sequel!  Sure, it won't come around soon enough for a 2005 release, and that's a pity.  Best case senario is a 2006 release, but that would still put any further Elm Street or Friday The 13th sequels into the latter end of this decade - and Robert Englund isn't getting any younger.  We could be looking at the 30th anniversary of the first Friday the 13th before we see another Friday The 13th sequel!  Lord knows I don't want JASON X to be the final F13 film.  I'm not asking for the full 13 film dream count, but at least one last stalk through Crystal Lake alone before calling it quits.

10.11.04
Well, LatinoReview has posted an interview with Sam Raimi saying that he has said "No" to including Ash in the "FREDDY vs. JASON" sequel.  If this is indeed absolutely final, where this project now goes is completely unknown, and Jeff Katz' treatment will be nothing more than fan fiction and a pipe dream.  Also, this would mean that there is still no EVIL DEAD 4 anywhere on the horizon as New Line was going to fund and release the film if Raimi agreed to including Ash in FvJ2.  Though, I think Raimi has some misconceptions in referring to Sean Cunningham as if he actually had anything to do with "FREDDY vs. JASON" or its sequel.  Cunningham has had no involvement in either production, and is only there to collect a paycheck through his ownership of underlying copyrights on the Friday The 13th franchise.

9.01.04
Bob Bankard of PhillyBurbs.com wrote an article about the progression of the "Freddy vs. Jason" sequel.  Both Robert Englund and Ken Kirzinger speak very positively about how well things are moving along, and Kirzinger says, once the greenlight is given for the film, he will be reprising his role as Jason Voorhees.  Negotiations with Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell appear to be going well, but nothing is finalized, yet.  Bankard also reports that, if the deal with Raimi is reached, he will most likely receive a producer's credit, and his longtime producing partner, Rob Tapert, might be involved as well.  Raimi's involvement would most likely be minimal due to his obligations to the Spider-Man franchise.  As of right now, only Englund, Kirzinger, and Ronny Yu seem to be locks for the sequel.

8.18.04
Well, it's been just over a year since "FREDDY vs. JASON" hit theatres, and now, there's serious follow-up news hitting.  Brad Miska of Bloody Disgusting got his hands on Jeff Katz' script treatment for the sequel, and he gives it major praise!  He doesn't spoil anything, and that was not an easy thing at all for him to do.  He gives us enough setup and plot to understand the direction of the potential script, and truly believes that this will not be a watered down or cringable follow-up.  And just to confirm it all - Robert Englund revealed to SciFi.com a streamlined plot synopsis that matches what Mr. Disgusting himself stated in his review.  With this story, Ash fits into the mix very appropriately and properly.  If Sam Raimi and New Line give the go-ahead for this, I will officially be behind it 100%!  Kane Hodder is 100% NOT returning as Jason (serves him right the arrogant, selfish bastard), and Ronny Yu is almost signed on to direct.

4.22.04
Well, for those wondering if "FREDDY vs. JASON" got nominated for any MTV Movie Awards, the answer is "NO!"  Not "Best Fight," not "Best Villian," and damn sure not "Best Movie" (instead, another inept Adam Sandler movie gets nominated).  The only slightly bright side is that Leatherface got nominated for "Best Villian" in New Line Cinema's remake of Tobe Hooper's classic "THE TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE".  This is a slight bit of venting, but I'm sure many of you are also upset that "FREDDY vs. JASON" was NOT nominated for "Best Fight" (of all things).  Just a damn crime, and goes to show just how lame MTV has become when they don't even bother to acknowledge the greatest horror movie icon clash of all-time when it comes to their Movie Awards nominees!  I refuse to vote this year, despite how many of my favorite movies of 2003 were nominated.  Any remaining hope for MTV has just been flushed down the proverbial drain for me - screw 'em!

1.20.04
"WAXWORK III"?!  No, I'm afraid not.  Last Tuesday, January 13th, Robert Englund and Ken Kirzinger appeared at the Hollywood Wax Museum.  They were there to both promote the release of "FREDDY vs. JASON" on DVD, and to induce their "FREDDY vs. JASON" likenesses into the wax museum.  Plus, a Freddy & Jason costume contest was held at the Hollywood establishment.  Hit the links below for photos from the event, courtesy of Bloody-Disgusting.
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1.09.04
Okay, the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD is due in just a matter of days!  Now, if you're like me, you're not too happy with the official cover art New Line has chosen to use for this very special DVD.  So, myself and a number of others have created a series of custom, hi-resolution DVD covers.  You can view all that are available over at DVDCoverArt.com.  I have one online there now, and a second should be added over the weekend.  More covers from others should continue to appear for the next week, I'd imagine.  You can view previews of my two covers at the links below.  They are in 72 ppi resolution, and so, should load quickly.
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12.15.03
DVDFile.com has a great feature on the movie with extensive interviews with Robert Englund, Ken Kirzinger, Ronny Yu, and Sean Cunningham. They have also reviewed the Platinum Series DVD as well. DVDreview.com has also filed their review of the two disc set. The Region 1, 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD is released on January 13th, 2004.

11.11.03
Bloody-Disgusting got a hold of the back artwork for the 'FvJ" DVD.  Very cool stuff, and they even included an enhanced image that shows the two-discs full of special features.
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11.01.03
Just found a nice, official source for info on the FvJ DVD:  New Line's Official Site.  The 'Coming Soon' section fo their Home Entertainment section of their official site, to be exact.  All the same information is there, but at least, it's from the most official source around.  Take care. 

10.31.03
DVDFile reported a bit more feature-specific news the other day about the January 2-Disc PLatinum Series DVD release, most notably are deleted scenes, the featurettes, and documentaries.  You can either scroll down to the October 9th update, or click on over to the MULTIMEDIA ARCHIVE for a look at the DVD's cover art.  And damn, I can't remember where I read it, but some site mentioned that some of the Vegas footage was going to make it onto the DVD. 

The gloves are off...those twin titans of terror are back and ready to beat the crap out of each other in Freddy Vs. Jason. This $85 million-grossing hit will debut as a two-disc Platinum Series from New Line Home Entertainment on January 13th. Complete with a shiny foil cover, the flick gets 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen and full screen transfers, a Dolby Digital EX track (note no DTS option will be included), an audio commentary with director Ronny Yu and slashers Robert Englund and Ken Kirzinger, 18 deleted and alternate scenes including alternate endings and opening, multiple featurettes, a visual effects exploration, storyboards, still galleries, the [Ill] Nino "How Can I Live?" music video, trailers and TV spots, and ROM exclusives including an enhanced playback mode, a script viewer and the "Cutting Room Floor" editing activity. Retail will cost you $29.95. 

10.28.03
The FULL specs have been announced for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD release!  Though, that Las Vegas weigh-in footage doesn't seem to be included here, but there's PLENTY more listed here to keep us fans interested and occupied.  Thanks to DVD Answers for the news: 

"New Line Home Entertainment have now officially announced the up and coming region one release of the hit film Freddy Vs. Jason which stars the likes of Robert Englund and Ken Kirzinger. This two disc platinum series release will be available to own from the 13th January next year and should set you back somewhere in the region of $29.95. The official disc specs are attached below along with another look at the region one artwork. We've also attached a single menu shot for you to see here:"

2.35:1 Anamorphic Widescreen Transfer

4:3 Full Frame Transfer

Dolby Digital EX 5.1 Surround Track

English Stereo Surround Track

Audio Commentary with Ronny Yu, Robert Englund and Ken Kirzinger 

Jump to a Death Menu Option

Deleted and Alternate Scenes with Commentary

Behind the Scenes Coverage

Visual Effects Exploration

Storyboards and Galleries

Ill Niño "How Can I Live" Music Video

Original Trailer & TV Spots

Script-to-Screen Feature 

Enhanced Playback Mode 

The Cutting Room Floor Edit Activity

English Subtitles and Closed Captions 

10.9.03
DVDAnswers.com has revealed the cover art for the 2-Disc Platinum Series DVD, and it's not of the poster artwork we've seen instead.  It's one of the downloadable desktop images from the official site (weird, huh?).   Well, you may like it, you may not.  I'm sure some DVD custom cover website will have some custom ones popping up in the next few months (once some actual specs are released for the double disc release).  In fact, I'll probably construct one myself.  Anyway, hit the link below to check out the "FREDDY vs. JASON" DVD cover art. 
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Also, Moviehole spoke with Ronny Yu about a few different things, but mainly, the upcoming 'FvsJ' DVD.  Here's the few details Yu let about the double disc set: 

"On the first disc we will have this whole feature on the evolution of both series with interviews and everything, leading right up to Freddy vs. Jason. And then we have some deleted scenes, including some of the CGI stuff that I just didn't think worked. There are also two commentaries - One just me by myself, and then one with Englund and the guy that plays Jason"."

Yeah, I know "the guy who played Jason" brings up the same point discussed over at the Bloody-Disgusting forums.  Basically saying that "they didn't care much WHO played Jason", and there are certainly people who loved and hated Kirzinger's Jason.  No one's gonna win 'em all over, but at least we can all remember his NAME!  Here's more of Moviehole's review with the director: 

"And with "Freddy vs.Jason" doing so well at the overseas box office, is there talk of any more? "After the box office returns on this one, they're already taking about it. And if they want me back, I'd be happy to come back. The fans really want another one. This time, I think we should split Freddy and Jason up though and bring in someone like Michael Myers." 

"Yu says he'd also be interested in directing the much-talked about "Elm Street" prequel, that Robert Englund's flying the flag for. "I'd love to. Robert is so for it. I mean, he's so into Freddy. He's just so good at it." 

"Another iconic horror character making a comeback according to the grapevine is Chucky. Yu directed the last instalment, "Bride of Chucky". "They've been talking about it for so long, doing another one. But I really enjoyed doing Bride. It came down to the fact that they just had a great script. It was a great experience. I learnt on Hong Kong movies how to successfully mix-match both the horror and comedy genre's and I think made it work here, and also for Freddy vs. Jason."

10.4.03
SideshowCollectibles.com have their finely designed, crafted, & costumed figures of the two title characters of "FREDDY vs. JASON" on pre-order right now.  Well proportioned as Jason stands an extra two inches taller than Freddy, and Freddy seems rather pissed about it because this is briefly seen, but quite memorable 'demon' Freddy.  Both come with specially added, limited edition accessories.  Jason comes with a teddy bear (a photo of Jason and the bear appears in the Fangoria "FREDDY vs. JASON" magazine), and Freddy comes with a 'Camp Crystal Lake' shirt (as seen in the Crystal Lake dream sequence).  You can pre-order the 14" Jason Voorhees and the 12" Freddy Krueger now.  You can view a small gallery of photos of each figure by way of those links.  Hit the FRIDAY THE 13TH and the NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET SERIES NEWS pages for info on the classic versions of Jason & Freddy, respectively. 

10.3.03
Bloody-Disgusting got the exclusive word on the preliminary plans for Freddy and Jason, but they're not joint plans.  Max Q. got the opportunity to ask a few question of New Line Cinema at the recent screening of their "TEXAS CHAIN SAW MASSACRE" remake.  Read on for details. 

"We also had the opportunity to ask Jeff Allard and the gang from the studio in the foyer about the horror resurrection of late, and they talked about cabin fever and freddy vs jason etc. anyway, we got a semi-official 'yes' that there is going to be another freddy vs jason, but probably with one of the other horror icons teaming up with Fred. No mention of whom.

Thirdly - and god I hope this is not old news! - the popularity of F vs J has breathed new life into the "Jason" franchise too. They'll be making another solo one of him too. Not in space apparently - just back to the roots. Camp Crystal Lake. I asked when, they said 'a couple of years' when Sean [I presume Cunningham?] finishes it."

9.29.03
Fangoria gets the first official word on the DVD release of "FREDDY vs. JASON", but as of a few hours ago, it has been pulled from their website.  In any case, here's what they DID have to say about the January 13th release of this very special DVD release. 

"Fango just got the first word on the video release of FREDDY VS. JASON, the slasher matchup that has grossed over $80 million at the box office for New Line. The movie debuts January 13, 2004 on VHS and DVD or, to be more specific, a two-disc Platinum Series release. This package will include audio commentaries, deleted/alternate scenes, documentaries including featurettes on the visual FX and stunts/fights, music videos and more."

Also, thanks to Bloody-Disgusting for the following image that is from an alternate ending to the film.  It is being used at the New Line Auction Page for the following fine piece from the motion picture: 
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"Be a sexy siren when you own this fabulously seductive pink silk nightgown adorned with black lace worn by the beautiful Monica Keena, who plays Lori in the smash hit Freddy Vs. Jason. Place your bid now!"

8.19.03
 - No updates on this fine day.  I just wanted to expand our "FREDDY vs. JASON" reviews to include the soundtrack and novelization.  If you have such reviews or wish to write them, email them to me so FOREVER HORROR can be even MORE of a hub for everything "FREDDY vs. JASON"!  I'll write a review of the novelization once I finish it (after I finally BEGIN reading it).  I'll strive to listen through the whole album over the coming weekend (Spineshank's "Beginning Of The End" is my favorite, currently).  And if anyone knows where, online I can find the FULL music video for Ill Niño's "How Can I Live", please email me a URL or what not. 

8.17.03
 - The movie is out, and I felt it was time to start a post-release news page.  You can find ALL our pre-release news at the 'NEWS ARCHIVE' link below.  Now, for the weekend rundown....

$36.4 million is the weekend box office take for "FREDDY vs. JASON"!  It is the NUMBER ONE MOVIE in the COUNTRY!  Fantastic job everyone!  You've made us ALL proud, and to New Line Cinema & all that worked on this MAJOR motion picture event, all that is TRULY needed to be said is, "Thank you!"  From series' creators Wes Craven, Sean S. Cunningham, and Victor Miller to Ronny Yu, Robert Shaye, Robert Englund, and Ken Kirzinger, it's been a success, and we thank you ALL for making this happen.  And to our special friend, Mr. Jeff Katz, thanks for being the guy who bridged the gap between fan & filmmaker by bringing us fans over at Fridaythe13thforums.com the latest news, information, and developments on this film.  Oh, and thanks for the free posters, man!  Joe & I LOVE 'EM! 

Now, I've already seen the film TWICE, and I'm going to see it for a THIRD time, later tonight!  Today, I picked up the CD soundtrack AND the novelization.  I don't know how long it will take me to finish reading it, but when I do I shall post my review of the novelization by Stephen Hand, here at FOREVER HORROR!  You can find your copy where I found mine, at Barnes & Noble Booksellers.  The novel has quite a different ending than the film, though.  I have, now, the soudntrack, the novelization, the Fangoria magazine, and the teaser poster.  I just need Graeme Revell's score (which is released on CD Tuesday, August 23rd with the teaser poster as the cover art), and the final poster.  My friend, Jason Pavlik (who didn't have a great ending to last night), has the vertical, vinyl banners. 

Anyway, Justin Klotz' review of the film is now online over at FH's NEW reviews page.  Very minor spoilers, if any at all.  Great review!  Joe & I will have ours online sometime this coming week!  If you wish to contribute YOUR review to FOREVER HORROR, email me with it.