George L. Cook III's Blog, page 27
August 3, 2014
Why would a zombie author write Giant Land Octopus?
Hey there this is George L. Cook III. I fancy myself an author (others may differ) as I have written a series of 5 zombie books titled The Dead War Zombie Series. On August 1, 2014 I released my latest book Giant Land Octopus which one can tell by its title has nothing to do with zombies. It's more in the sci-fi horror/humor genre (if there's such a thing) and the title says it all.
Some may wonder why I would write Giant Land Octopus. To be honest it's not the first book I have written outside the zombie genre. I have written urban fiction and children's books also but I'm a science fiction and horror fan at heart so I always find my way back to both genres. But to be honest constantly write about zombies eating people are coming up with creative ways to kill zombies can get depressing. I know what you are thinking, zombie apocalypses are usually depressing.
I'm also a big sci-fi fan. I grew up watching U.F.O. , Star Trek, Space 1999 and newer shows like Space: Above and Beyond or Battlestar Galatica (The newer one). I currently watch The Last Ship, The Strain, The Walking Dead or basically any show that starts with "The".
I love sci-fi movies like Star Wars, Aliens, Blade Runner, and The Matrix. I really have a fond spot for old creature feature movies. You know movies like THEM which was about big giant ants or Food of the Gods which was about giant rats. (don't ever watch the sequel. I warned you.) I also loved Kingdom of the Spiders which has a tile that should be self explanatory.
I will also admit to liking some of the stuff on the Syfy channel. You know like Sharktopus or Sharknado. Hey it's not high art (but it's better if your'e high) but it's enjoyable garbage that elicits a few laughs. That's what I was shooting for when I wrote Giant Land Octopus.
I don't really know how I came up with a giant octopus but it was down to that and a giant gerbil. I decided that no one but Tom Cruise would be excited by a giant gerbil so I went with the octopus. (I know that was uncalled for but you laughed.
Now I did't take the overly campy route although there is comedy it's not the spoof or outright parody type. I even studied up on octopuses (I learned that octopi is not actually the plural form). I found two species that fit the story and tried to keep things as realistic as you can in a story titled Giant Land Octopus. I took a few liberties as far as calling the liquid it secrets to disable it's victims ink when it's really not and I made (or believe I did) some crap about octopuses not leaving their "hunting grounds". Hey it sounds good and explains why the octopus just want go away and eat another town.
I wanted to have fun with a story and share my love of sci-fi and old creature feature movies. There are even a few reference to at least three sci-fi movies in the story. I wonder who can catch them. I think I have shared my love of these movies with a quick and witty old fashioned monster of the week story. I hope you take the time to check it out and maybe even leave a review (please!).
Well what are you waiting for? Buy the damn book already...LOL. No really buy the kindle version of the book on Amazon for 99¢ by clicking the picture below:
Is downloadable content featuring zombies coming to GTA5?
On Youtube Chr0m3xMoDz may have uncovered evidence that points to the possibility that Grand Theft Auto V may be getting zombie-themed downloaded content in the future. Check out his video below to see what he believes is evidence that zombies are coming to GTA 5.
August 1, 2014
Giant Land Octopus
Yes its as preposterous as it sounds!
When there's no more food in the ocean, it will feed on land!
15 years after a baby octopus is flushed down a toilet it suddenly returns to wreck havoc on a small Texas community. Only a disgraced scientist, a nerd, and a small town sheriff stand between the Land Octopus and the end of the world! Okay maybe just the end of the small Texas town, but you get the idea.
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July 31, 2014
Check out Syfy's trailer for zombie series Z-Nation
Z Nation starts three years after the zombie virus has gutted the country, when a team of everyday heroes must transport the only known survivor of the plague from New York to California, where the last functioning viral lab waits for his blood. Although the antibodies he carries are the world's last, best hope for a vaccine, he hides a dark secret that threatens them all. With humankind's survival at stake, the ragtag band embarks on a journey of survival across three thousand miles of rusted-out post-apocalyptic America. Check out the first trailer below:
July 26, 2014
Wesley Snipes is open to another Blade movie.
Check out this interview Wesley Snipes did while out promoting Expendables 3. In this interview he discusses his wish once again play Blade and the need for more black super heroes in movies. I just wish he had said that if there is a Blade 4 that they will pretend Blade 3 never happened and that the movie will be a direct sequel to Blade II.
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The Walking Dead Season 5 Comic-Con trailer.
Get an early look at the new season before it premieres in this three minute plus trailer for The Walking Dead Season 5.
July 22, 2014
The Walking Dead: No Man's Land: Mobile Game Trailer
Check out this cinematic trailer for the official mobile game of the hit TV show The Walking Dead. From Next Games in collaboration with AMC. Coming early 2015.
July 20, 2014
Free today! My Brotha's Keeper
Dante runs the biggest criminal operation in Newark NJ. One night one of his men Benny robs a rival gangs bar and all hell breaks lose. Sex , violence, lies, unveiling of secrets, and violence ensue as Dante tries to keep a gang war from killing everyone he knows and loves.
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July 13, 2014
Coming 2015! The zombie movie: APOCALYPSE
Description
GET READY FOR THE BIGGEST LOW BUDGET MOVIE PRODUCTION THIS SIDE OF THE PLANET. WITH OVER 20 COUNTRIES INVOLVED AND FILMING SET FOR JULY 2014 APOCALYPSE WILL PLACE ITSELF FIRMLY IN THE HALLS OF HORROR FAME - SET FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE SUMMER 2015. GET IN TOUCH AND BE PART OF THE ZOMBIE MOVIE EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR - MADE BY PROFESSIONS - CREATED BY TRUE HORROR FANS WORLDWIDE. ONE MOVIE - 20 COUNTRIES - A MASSIVE BLOCKBUSTER IN THE MAKING. APOCALYPSE - IT'S TIME TO GET HUNGRY!
Plot Outline
When a cataclysmic virus that reanimates dead flesh is unleashed upon the world, news anchor woman Katya Nevin is the only living person who knows the truth of its origin. Together with her crew, Katya secures herself on the tenth floor of the WW news building and makes it her mission to inform the world of the truth about the impending zombie apocalypse. Katia’s need to reveal the truth to the world sees her hunted by two armed MI7 agents who have been deployed to find and destroy the sensitive material now being broadcast from the top of the WW building.
With the world outside falling into chaos around them, Katya and her intrepid band of survivors must fight for their lives and choose between relaying news reports about the apocalypse from around the world and their own survival. Will they escape, or will they die for their cause?
Watch the teaser trailer below and learn more at http://apocalypse-themovie.com/#
July 11, 2014
Do the Emmys hate The Walking Dead?
I like many fans of AMCs The Walking Dead have grown used to the Television Academy ( Academy? Isn't that like a janitor calling themselves a custodial engineer? ) snubbing the show save for a few special effects or technical nominations.
This year was no different. The Walking Dead was only nominated in two categories, Outstanding Special and Visual Effects and Outstanding Sound Editing.
I would like to call bullsh*t on the Television Academy not nominating any actors from the Walking Dead this year for an Emmy. One in particular stands out, Melissa McBride.
Anyone who has actually watched season 4 of The Walking Dead knows that at the very least Melissa McBride should have been nominated for her performance in episode 14, "The Grove". To me that was the best performance by a series regular ever. I stress regular because in Season 3 episode 12 Morgan Jones performance "Clear" was outstanding.
I am seriously wondering why the Television Academy could snub McBride that way. I believe there are tow factors hurting the actors in The Walking Dead. One being the fact that it is what could be called a genre show and most snooty Television Academy voters have never actually watched it. God forbid they watch something with zombies in it. You can't blame AMC for this one either as they made a concerted effort to push their actors this Emmy season.
The other being jealousy over the ratings success of the show. I can't think of any other sane reasons why the show is constantly snubbed in the acting categories the way it is.
McBride gave a performance that was at the very least worthy of an Emmy nomination. I guess she like most actors on the show will have to settle for a Saturn Awards nomination and that is a damn shame.
George Cook, The Dead War Zombie Series.
