George L. Cook III's Blog, page 40
August 19, 2013
Would you nuke a major city to stop a zombie apocalypse
Ok folks here's the scenario.
You are the President of the United States and a zombie apocalypse has broken out in New York City. You have shut down the all ways out of the city and the outbreak seems pretty much confined to the city. The military has strongly suggested using a tactical nuclear missile to destroy the city and stop the outbreak once and for all.
As the president you don't have much to go on as scientist and the CDC are telling you they don't know if destroying the city will stop the outbreak. They don't know for sure if whatever caused the outbreak has escpaed the city as they don't yet know the length of the incubation period. There are also millions who have yet to be infected trapped inside the city and no way to evacuate them.
So what do you do Mr./Mrs. President? Do you give the order to fire that missile and slow down the outbreak or leave the city blocked off?
August 14, 2013
George A. Romero Completes Script for His Adaptation of The Zombie Autopsies
[ SOURCE ] George Romero, the man who helped make zombie movies into a genre all its own with horror classics like Night of the Living Dead and Dawn of the Dead, has reportedly wrapped up his latest script: The Zombie Autopsies.
It's based on Steven Schlozman’s book of the same name, which follows a medical team tasked with researching the zombie outbreak and trying to find a cure. It’s a neat concept, and could be a refreshing twist on the well-mined genre.
The script is currently being shopped to studios, so all we (and Romero) can do is wait for the time being.
Check out the book the script is based on:
August 12, 2013
'World War Z' Becomes Brad Pitt's Biggest Hit Of All Time
[ SOURCE ] Brad Pitt's "WORLD WAR Z" has now earned over $500 million at worldwide box office, making it the actor's highest grossing worldwide release, surpassing the star's "TROY" which grossed $497.3 million globally.
After setting a personal best with a $66 million opening on June 21, "WORLD WAR Z" has gone on to total $197.4 million in the U.S. The film delivered Pitt's highest grossing domestic release of all time (besting "MR. & MRS. SMITH's" total domestic gross of $186.3 million), and the biggest opening weekend of his career (beating "SMITH's" $50.3 million opener). The film has earned $305.2 million at the international box office, to date.
August 10, 2013
Video & transcript Last Known Statement by U.S. President during the zombie apocalypse
Last known statement by President Jessica Chen November 6, 2054 By George L. Cook III author of The Dead War TrilogyZ
Here is the last known transmission from then President Chen after the dead rose in the year 2053.Most of the United States and the world has fallen to the hordes of the dead at the time this messagewas broadcast. It is believed that President Chen did not long after this transmission.
Last Known Statement by U.S. President during the zombie apocalypse
Last Known Statement by U.S. President during the zombie apocalypse
Last known statement by President Jessica Chen November 6, 2054By George L. Cook III author of The Dead War TrilogyHere is the last known transmission from then President Chen after the dead rose in the year 2053.Most of the United States and the world has fallen to the hordes of the dead at the time this messagewas broadcast. It is believed that President Chen did not long after this transmission.
Last Known Statement by U.S. President during the zombie apocalypse
August 3, 2013
Upcoming 2013 Zombie Movies
Here at The Dead War we try to keep you guys abreast of the latest zombie news. Here is a list of three upcoming films that will be released in 2013. None are close to the scale of World War Z or look like they will be winning any awards any time soon ( okay some look horrible ) but that doesn't mean that can't be good old human munching and zombie killing fun.
Bath Salt Zombies
The bath salts epidemic facing the southern and mid-western US has been stifled by an unprecedented government crackdown. This has led to a tremendous amount of surplus stock hidden by black market dealers, and a migration of those dealers to the northeast. In New York City, potent strands have surfaced and have attracted the most devoted bath salt junkies. A young aspiring chemist has developed an even stronger batch... but something has gone horribly wrong. The new ultra potent bath salt batch has revealed a major side effect: It turns users into violent flesh seeking ZOMBIES! Learn more-Bath Salt Zombies
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Jesus Hates Zombies
In a not so distant future, zombies have overrun the earth. Fearing for the future of humanity, God sends his son Jesus Christ to save humanity. Upon returning, he finds that his powers are greatly diminished as they are tied to others' faith in him. So he sets out to find the last remaining faithful and rally them to his cause. Learn more- Jesus Hates Zombies
Pro Wrestlers VS Zombies
The title says it all. See more-https://www.facebook.com/Pro.Wrestlers.vs.Zombies
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August 2, 2013
"Zombies" injured by runners during Denver zombie run
[ SOURCE ] Organizers of the nationwide ‘Zombie Runs’ acknowledge their events are getting more violent than they would like.
Sunday, participants suffered some nasty injuries at the 5K race in Denver. They emailed FOX31 Denver with their complaints.
We took their concerns to race organizers.
Autumn Brooks loves zombies, so when the Zombie Run came to Denver she jumped at the chance to get all dressed up in the role, only to find herself getting tackled by a runner who was trying to keep her from taking his brains…
“It was not fun at all,” Brooks says. “I had a large guy tackle me over a boulder and just left me there with scrapes, bruises. I wasn’t planning on bleeding my own blood that day.”
Paramedics say another zombie had her nose broken when runner in a banana costume, of all things, elbowed or punched her in the face.
The Zombie Run is on a 16-city U.S. tour. Here’s what happens:
Runners are outfitted with three balloons around their waists that represent their “brains.” The object of this twist to the run is to finish without letting the walking dead take their brains.
“It’s supposed to be the zombie apocalypse and the runners are running to save their lives, to get to the finish to have an after party,” Brooks says.
The injuries to the zombies in Denver were news to race founder Andrew Hudis, who called Channel 2 to respond to the complaints.
“It goes both ways. Sometimes there are humans that are too aggressive. Sometimes there are zombies that are too aggressive,” Hudis says.
“Zombies are hungry and they want the brains which is the life balloon and they want to just pop as many of those as they can,” Brooks explains.
She says runners got violent while fending off the living dead.
“They were just hostile, had something to prove, and were stiff-arming and taking out as many zombies as they could. They were violent to keep us from snagging them.”
Hudis says they have security, off-duty police officers and EMTs on the course. But with 3,000 people, injuries will happen. “We’ve accepted at some level that it’s not always peaceful,” he says.
“I have found a lot of people are complaining about the violence that has been done by the runners,” Brooks says.
Another zombie says it was like flag football on pavement.
5 Star Review For The Dead War Trilogy
5 Star Review The Dead War Trilogy:
Finished Business, June 25, 2013By JWG & The Bright Seed
I love This book. It's a very exciting, not for the faint of heart, mid 21st century, hi drama, bloody adventure thrill ride that brings a fresh twist to the zombie/vampire genre. You have to have a real love for writing to come up with this. I look forward to the next in the series.....
The Dead War Trilogy Kindle $2.99: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C0J15US
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July 31, 2013
The Dead War Trilogy. Now available in paperback at Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Dead-War-Trilog...
When the dead walk a hero shall rise! The Dead War Trilogy is the story of that hero, Sergeant Richards!
In the year 2053 the dead walked. Mankind was caught off guard at first but within six years mounted a massive military assault against the dead.
These are the stories of some of those men and women that fought back.
These are the stories of some trying to find a cure.
These are the stories of those that are just trying to survive the nightmare of the walking dead.
These are the stories of those that caused The Dead War.
The Dead War Trilogy includes:
The Dead War Series Book One
The Dead War Series Book Two: Abomination
The Dead War Series Book Three: WAR
July 29, 2013
World War Z to be released in IMAX 3D for 1 week only.
LOS ANGELES - JULY 29, 2013 - IMAX Corporation (NYSE:IMAX; TSX:IMX), along with Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions in association with Hemisphere Media Capital and GK Films, today announced that due to overwhelming demand, the hit film World War Z starring Brad Pitt has been digitally re-mastered into the immersive IMAX® 3D format and will be released into select IMAX® theatres domestically for the first time for a one-week engagement beginning Aug. 2.
World War Z has captivated audiences worldwide - grossing more than $460 million since its launch on June 21. The film has already played in select IMAX theatres internationally.
World War Z revolves around an ex-United Nations investigator Gerry Lane (Pitt), who traverses the world in a race against time to stop a pandemic that is toppling armies and governments and threatening to decimate humanity itself. The film stars Pitt, Mireille Enos and James Badge Dale.
Paramount Pictures and Skydance Production present, in association with Hemisphere Media Capital and GK Films, a Plan B Entertainment/2DUX2 Production World War Z is directed by Marc Forster from a screenplay by Matthew Michael Carnahan and Drew Goddard & Damon Lindelof, and screen story by Matthew Michael Carnahan and J. Michael Straczynski. Based on the novel by Max Brooks. Produced by Brad Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Ian Bryce.
The IMAX 3D release of World War Z has been digitally re-mastered into the image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. The crystal-clear images, coupled with IMAX's customized theatre geometry and powerful digital audio, create a unique environment that will make audiences feel as if they are in the movie.
For more information about World War Z, please visit Paramount's official website at http://www.worldwarzmovie.com/
