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May 25, 2021
"Reanimated" drops episode 4 on Thursday night
You've seen the zombie apocalypse web series "Reanimated" on this blog before. This author is happy to be part of such a fun project, especially now in these crazy times. It's a story of a virus outbreak conceived a couple years before any of this COVID stuff hit the headlines. Episodes 1 through 3 have been on YouTube (with Episode 1 getting more than a million views!), and now Episode 4 is about to drop this Thursday night. Follow this link to set up a reminder for the premiere: https://youtu.be/IjNuIx5BMgU
And here's a little more info on the series:
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"Reanimated" tells the story of a zombie apocalypse like no other. Shot in eastern Michigan and written before COVID-19 made headlines, the series centers around a virus crafted by a young scientist (who can perhaps be described as mad!). First, you see the effects of the outbreak, as the undead begin to roam the countryside and the living must struggle to survive. Then, in episode 3, we learn a little more of the story, as a government task force tries to get to the bottom of what's happened. The high-action episode 4, premiering Thursday night, continues the story as one member of the task force is rescued from a crashed helicopter -- but has she actually been rescued? And just what is behind this scientist's work? Catch this dynamite series from John Vincent and Evil Genius Entertainment.
Episodes 1-3, plus behind-the-scenes footage:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK42onFAODr2xJOJg3t21PiiX1IFYsVbd
John Vincent is a talented filmmaker based in Ypsilanti who has been producing movies in Michigan for several years:
Evil Genius Entertainment YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC7DyxoSznBRWEAaYYAOgg
"Reanimated" cast and crew, plus stills from the episodes:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11618106/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_8
Evil Genius Entertainment website:
http://www.evilgeniusentertainment.com/
Evil Genius Entertainment Facebook page:
May 24, 2021
Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention delivers up a mini-"Dynasty" reunion
It's very exciting to hear that the Mid-Atlantic Nostalgia Convention will happen this year, in these pandemic times, because so many folks are getting vaccinated, right? But it's not so exciting that BRBTV will not be able to make it this year. We won't miss the seven-hour round trip journey on various buses and trains from where this author stays in D.C. up to the event in Hunt Valley, Maryland (seriously), but we definitely will miss the great stars of classic TV and film, as well as the wonderful vending to be had! We will get back to that show soon; we simply have to. But in the meantime, if you'd like to go, you'll find lots of amazing stuff this year. Here's what we're especially missing, though you can check out the event website for the full guest roster:
TONY DOW and JERRY MATHERS of "Leave it to Beaver"PAMELA SUE MARTIN and PARKER STEVENSON of "Hardy Boys" / "Nancy Drew"
LOUIS GOSSETT, JR. BARBARA CARRERA of classic "Dallas"MAXWELL CAULFIELD, JOHN JAMES and the aforementioned MARTIN of classic "Dynasty" / "The Colbys" (wow, that one hurts! we've never seen James at a show like this)
The show happens August 19 to 21, 2021, at the Hunt Valley Delta Marriott, Hunt Valley, Maryland.
May 22, 2021
Catch Tom Wopat at Cooter's Place this summer
Woot-woot! Amid some concerts at the various Cooter's Place locations of Ben ("Cooter Davenport") Jones of "The Dukes of Hazzard," Tom ("Luke Duke") Wopat will be making the rounds, too. It's June 12 and 13 for a meet and greet with fans at Cooter's in Nashville, then July 31 and August 1 at Cooter's in Pigeon Forge, THEN September 4 and 5 at Cooter's Luray. Yay!Check out the whole summer schedule.
May 17, 2021
Terrific non-TV Toys: Scarlett O'Hara figurine by Avon, 1983
She was the belle of the ball, the ball being the highly regarded 1939 movie "Gone With the Wind." She was Scarlett O'Hara, that Southern beauty so magnificently portrayed by Vivien Leigh. And she's captured in porcelain by Avon for this figurine offered back in 1983, part of a larger set that included Rhett Butler (of course) as well as Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers and others. Just behold, on the latest episode of Terrific non-TV Toys ....
May 13, 2021
Terrific TV Toys now has a Pinterest board!
"Mork and Mindy" Colorforms? An action figure from the 1970s "Kolchak: The Night Stalker"? "Firefly" figures? "Simon and Simon" DVDs? A bit of "Columbo," too???? Oh, bring it on! More, please!
You can find all kinds of great stuff in Pinterest, and now BRBTV is bringing it all together on one board -- glimpses of great memorabilia celebrating the classic TV shows we love. Some of this stuff is for sale, too. It's from all over the web, so call this an aggregation of joy. (I mean really, in-between saving over images of M&Ms and Gloria Vanderbilt jeans, why not indulge a little action figure love?)
Follow the board at the BRBTV Pinterest page.And remember, you can always follow the Facebook page, and watch all the episodes on YouTube.
May 4, 2021
Terrific TV Toys: Harley, Ra's al Ghul and Bane figures by Kenner, 1990s
She's been the queen of the comic-con circuit in recent years, the subject of so many a cosplayer. She's Harley Quinn, and she was born on "Batman: The Animated Series," which debuted in fall 1992. And on that series and the various incarnations and titles it had over the 1990s, Harley was joined by a wonderful rogues gallery of villains that included Ra's al Ghul and Bane. All three of those colorful characters were captured by Kenner in their toy line of the 1990s celebrating the series, so we take a look at those three figures in this week's episode of Terrific TV Toys ...
April 30, 2021
Congrats to Bobby for finally snagging that Skipper hat!
He's a testament to determination, our friend Bobby. For years he has wanted a screen-accurate replica of the hat Alan Hale wore as the Skipper on "Gilligan's Island." For 30 years, actually. He bought other hats over the years that were close, as you have seen on this very blog. But they were never quite "the" one, when it came to Skipper's Lancaster Uniform Co. hat. Not quite the right trim, or braiding. Maybe not the right color, or brim, or emblem design. He waited and searched. He was very patient. And now, at last, he has his hat and his proper tribute to the character he loved on the classic TV show. He ordered it on eBay in October 2020, and it came all the way from Sialkot, Pakistan. Thanks, Bobby, for sharing your photos with us! Here he is recreated Skipper's mannerisms in his new hat, as well as a S.S. Minnow shirt.
April 20, 2021
Terrific non-TV Toys: Marilyn Monroe doll by DSI, 1993-94
She's a beautiful cultural icon, one of the most famous woman to ever live, with an awesome legacy that cannot be denied. She's Marilyn Monroe, and she's been captured in a variety of fashion dolls in a variety of sizes and looks over the years. On the latest episode of the Terrific non-TV Toys series, you'll get a close look at one of the dolls from a 1990s series by DSI.
April 13, 2021
"From Darkness to Light" chronicles an amazing COVID-19 survival story
A special film just premiered, and it's a film this author is very blessed to have been a part of. Last year, as we were all plunged into the darkness of the pandemic and all of the unknowns that has entailed, Pastor Gerald Ervin became deathly sick. He was hospitalized, as were so many others at that time. It could have gone any way -- COVID-19 is a crap shoot, after all. It kills the young, it kills the old. It kills those in good health as well as those not. Dr. Ervin was saved by the grace of God, and with "From Darkness to Light: A C-19 Survival Story," he brings this true story to the screen.
Dr. Gerald and his wife, Dr. Carol Ervin, are Detroit area ministers and musicians, and in this 35-minute film they hit all the high notes of what a believer might go through when faced with COVID-19. These are struggles and tests of faith that we all go through from time to time, and with brutal clarity the Ervins bring them to life. The message: We should be responsible and be safe, but live in hope, not fear.
You can see the film on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV, and mobile apps for Right Now Praizz TV. I hope you'll not only watch it, but share it! You can also own a copy (or gift a copy) here. You can learn more about Pastors Gerald and Carol at their Acclaim Ministries Facebook page.
April 6, 2021
Terrific TV Toys: Scooby-Doo clock by SofiClock, 2019
What time is it? It's Scooby time, and this clock will keep you right on schedule. It's crafted rather cleverly from a record album. Scooby and the whole gang are there in sculpted glory. Get up-close and personal with this cool collectible in the latest episode of the Terrific TV Toys series ...
