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Pennywise: The Story of It - John Campopiano & Chris Griffiths 2021

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Pennywise: The Story of IT will be released on Blu-ray on November 22 via Cinedigm as the first title in the Screambox collection. The 2021 documentary is currently streaming exclusively on Screambox.

Directed by John Campopiano (Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary) and Christopher Griffiths (Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser), the film offers an in-depth look at the 1990 horror miniseries based on Stephen King’s IT.

Interview subjects include Pennywise himself, Tim Curry, cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, Tim Reid, and Emily Perkins, director Tommy Lee Wallace, writer Lawrence D. Cohen, special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon, and more. It also includes rare archival materials and never-before-seen footage.

Zachary Jackson Brown designed the slipcover art, while Doug Saquic created the cover art. Special features are listed below, where you can also watch the trailer.

Special features:

The Book Cover - A look at the original IT manuscript and cover design with artist Bob Giusti

A Deeper Look at the Music - Extended interview with composer Richard Bellis

Childhood Phobias - Cast & crew discuss their childhood fears

The Extras of IT - Interviews with background actors and additional crew

The Legacy Continues - Extended interviews about the miniseries’ legacy

Georgie: A Short Film - 2019 short film featuring Tony Dakota and Ben Heller

More than three decades after its release, the IT miniseries and its iconic villain live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. Pennywise: The Story of IT captures not only the spark the IT saga created upon release but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large.

Pre-order Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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TECNOSTALGIA

Estamos passando por um momento cultural interessantíssimo, um período de vasto entusiasmo para com tecnologias passadas. Artefatos analógicos como câmeras de polaroid, negativos, discos de vinil, monitores de tubo, jogos retro de uns cinco ou seis anos para cá se tornaram grande parte de como consumimos mídias. Descritos e designados como nostalgia, vintage, “retrômania”. Porém essa fascinação com o passado não é nova; historicamente é oposto as indústrias da música, moda e cinema reutilizam, reciclam e experimentam materiais, estilos, técnicas e gêneros. Entretanto nunca vimos uma potência de retorno tecnológico tão popular. Além de sua potência ser popular, ela está em diferentes níveis de expressão. Como, por exemplo, no nível pessoal (alguém que goste e/ou se interesse por fotos em negativo) ou no nível profissional (artístico) como o novo gênero musical chiptune, o gênero de música eletrônica sintetizada programmable sound generator (PSG; geradores de som programáveis) que se utilizam ou mimetizam sintetizadores presentes em máquinas de fliperama vintage, computadores e consoles de videogame.

Este texto se propõe como uma breve reflexão em cima do conceito de tecnostlagia, a tendência de reapropriação, reutilização, remediação e retorno de velhas tecnologias em práticas memoriais recentes. Nas práticas contemporâneas de memória, as tecnologias de mídia não apenas constroem ou mediam memórias, mas também se tornaram objetos de memória em sua essência. Para os estudiosos de tecnostalgia memória não é mais uma interpretação subjetiva/coletiva do passado, mas sim uma atividade performática e ritualística e cada vez mais contextualizada. Os estudiosos das práticas de memória Liedeke Plate  e Anneke Smelik em seu livro Performing Memory in Art and Popular Culture (Performando Memória em Arte e Cultura Pop, 2013) comentam em sua introdução: 

"A diferença não é apenas uma questão de foco, desviando a atenção da marca da memória para o seu ato - o evento da memória, o seu acontecimento. Isso também implica uma mudança epistemológica, até mesmo ontológica, de memória como a marca do que já foi para memória como o momento presente do passado." (Tradução livre)

É importante o entendimento da memória não como um produto do passado mas algo em constante construção é essencial para a compreensão de como as novas tecnologias também moldam nossos processos memoriais. As plataformas digitais servem não apenas como um papel arquivista, mas sim como um ato performático de auto-apresentação e compartição da memória pessoal. Por mais que esses “arquivos vivos digitais” sejam extremamente úteis e possuem características as quais antigas mídias não conseguem competir, como compartilhamento, interação, imediatismo a efemeridade do produto e de sua captura é tangível para aquele que a utiliza. Sua imateriedade e falta de movimentos analógicos é uma das grandes explicações para o retorno de velhas mídias. 

John Campopiano um dos primeiros a usar o termo tecnostalgia para descrever o retorno de velhas mídias em seu artigo Memory, Temporality, & Manifestations of Our Tech-nostalgia (Memória, Temporalidade e Manifestações das Nossas Tecnostalgias, 2014) também utiliza o termo “faux-vintage” para descrever o princípio de fazer parecer algo novo velho. A questão é que mesmo que mimetizem esteticamente as novas mídias não consegue reencenar rituais familiares como assistir videos de família ou olhar um álbum de fotos com os amigos, manualmente editar um filme ou o zumbido e estática de uma televisão de tubo.

Outro fenômeno interessante da Tecnostalgia é o argumento da qualidade da tecnologia passada, onde discos de vinil tem a maior dinamicidade ou autenticidade do som, televisores e monitores de CRT tem o preto mais preto e não produzem “imagens fantasma”, ou apenas o verdadeiro cinema é feito com película, etc. Independente da justificativa todos são movimentos de retorno e inatamente nostálgicos.  

Este texto é apenas uma breve introdução a este rico e presente processo/conceito mnemônico. Tecnostalgia é mais hodierno que nunca, com cada vez nostalgias mais novas se tornam populares. a nova moda de Y2K é o novo maior exemplo, cybershots, lowpoly games, flip phones, mp3 players são as velhas novas tecnologias nostálgicas. Estas práticas de memória se tornam mais interessantes quando é notável que agora existe uma conversa entre gerações em suas experiências com memória. 

Este texto conversa com o nosso ultimo texto sobre Assombrologia.

Por Felipe Considera

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Indie Horror Movies: Documentary Review: Pennywise: The Computer Story

Indie Horror Movies: Documentary Review: Pennywise: The Computer Story

Text © Richard Gary / Independent Horror Films, 2022Pictures from the Internet Pennywise: The Story of THISDirected by John Campopiano and Chris GriffithsProduction of dead mice; Fuzz on Lens Productions; Entertainment Kaleidoscope; Cult Screenings UK LTD126 minutes, 2022http://www.facebook.com/pennywisedoc If you’ve ever been on any of the major horror groups on Facebook, you’ll know that…

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PENNYWISE: THE STORY OF IT (2021) Documentary release news

PENNYWISE: THE STORY OF IT (2021) Documentary release news

Pennywise: The Story of IT is a 2021 British fan-funded documentary directed by Chris Griffiths from a script by John Campopiano (Unearthed and Untold: The Story of Pet Sematary) and Gary Smart about the making of the 1990 television mini-series IT. The documentary contains over fifty interviews with the cast and crew of IT as well as over seven hundred never-before-seen photos from the…

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In discussing the importance of location scouting, Hancock noted that “noise, too, is a tremendous factor… the absence thereof.” The house was a perfectly quiet set for more dialogue-heavy scenes, and its interiors were visually compatible with a farmhouse exterior that was, in reality, located three miles away in Old Saybrook.

Large, old Victorian houses have been woven into the American horror lexicon as inherently spooky in everything from “The Addams Family” and 1986’s House to Hitchcock’s Psycho. “That scary house exterior was a real find,” Hancock said. “I’d hate to see the movie without it.”

The Victorian-style “old Bishop House,” with its distinctive tower, is one of the more consistently striking visuals in the film, mostly framed in long shots against an overcast sky at dusk or bathed in a dreary fog. Originally built in the 19th century, it still stands to the present day. “Given the period houses, beautiful foliage, and picturesque country lanes, the Old Saybrook area is ideal for filmmaking, especially the horror genre,” Badalato added.

John Campopiano, Hunting and Haunting: The Locations in Let’s Scare Jessica to Death – 45 Years Later, 2016.

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PENNYWISE: THE STORY OF IT Documentary Floats On Screambox

Screambox original documentary Pennywise: The Story of IT, an in-depth look at the 1990 horror miniseries based on Stephen King's classic novel, is available today on Screambox and VOD platforms.

More than three decades after its release, the IT miniseries and its iconic villain live on in the minds of horror fans around the world. Pennywise: The Story of IT captures not only the spark the IT saga created upon release but also the lasting impact it has had on an entire generation and the horror genre at large.

The film boasts exclusive interviews with many of the miniseries' key players, including Pennywise himself, Tim Curry, cast members Richard Thomas, Seth Green, Tim Reid, and Emily Perkins, director Tommy Lee Wallace, writer Lawrence D. Cohen, special effects makeup artist Bart Mixon, and more.

Several years in the making, co-directors John Campopiano (Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary) and Christopher Griffiths (Leviathan: The Story of Hellraiser) uncovered a wealth of insight on the production, including rare archival materials  and never-before-seen footage.

Enjoy Pennywise: The Story of IT with a 30-day free trial of Screambox, available on iOS, Android, Prime Video, YouTube TV, Comcast, and Screambox.com.

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Veja o Trailer do Documentário 'Unearthed & Untold' Sobre 'O Cemitério Maldito'

Depois de cinco anos em produção, o documentário sobre a produção de O Cemitério Maldito (Pet Sematary), filme baseado no romance de Stephen King, está sendo lançado pela Terror Films e se você ainda não conhece, temos aqui um trailer para vocês darem uma olhada. O documentário dos cineastas John

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‘Pet Sematary’ doc ‘Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary’ heads to DVD and blu ray soon

‘Pet Sematary’ doc ‘Unearthed and Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary’ heads to DVD and blu ray soon

Already available on multiple streaming services is the amazing documentary UNEARTHED AND UNTOLD: THE PATH TO PET SEMATARY. Terror Films has teamed up with Synapse Films to bring the film to home entertainment later this year. The documentary features interviews with the original crew and cast of the Stephen King classic. Click on the provided links below to see the film now and look for details…

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Pennywise: The Story of It - John Campopiano & Chris Griffiths 2021

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Blu-ray Review: Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary

Although Pet Sematary may not quite make it into the top echelon of Stephen King adaptations, it certainly ranks among the better films with the king of horror’s name on it. It’s notable because, unlike any of the previous adaptations of his work, King (who also penned the screenplay) insisted Pet Sematary be filmed in his old stomping grounds of Maine. Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is a documentary chronicling the making of the 1989 film.

King unfortunately opted not to participate in the film (although he does appear in archival material), but, with the exception of the late Fred Gwynne, nearly every cast member is accounted for. All the main stars (Dale Midkiff, Denise Crosby, Brad Greenquist, Mike Hughes, Susan Blommaert, Andrew Hubatsek, et al.) are present, and so too are various extras and locals who excitedly worked on the film when Hollywood came to rural Maine. Much of the talent from behind the camera is interviewed as well, including director Mary Lambert, cinematographer Peter Stein, and composer Elliot Goldenthal.

A Nightmare on Elm Street star Heather Langenkamp (who became engaged to special effects artist Dave Anderson on the film), '80s favorite Dee Wallace (who starred in Cujo, another King adaptation involving animals), the Ramones drummer Marky Ramone (who plays on the film's theme song), and various fans, historians, and experts are also featured. Unearthed & Untold co-directors John Campopiano and Justin White occasionally appear on screen to share anecdotes that they do not have on video otherwise. They were unable to use any footage from the actual film, but there’s plenty to keep it interesting.

Unearthed & Untold begins with a voice over from Lindsay Doran, the Paramount Pictures executive who championed the movie, while a transcription of her audio scrolls up the screen. Although the story provides valuable insight into the film's conception, it's a curious choice that lacks panache to kick off a film. From there, it goes to a more logical place: the origins of King's book, which is said to be inspired by such classic genre literature as Frankenstein, Dracula, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and "The Monkey's Paw."

The narrative then sets the stage for the film, breaking down the cast - including working with children and animals, as well as the decision to cast a male in the unforgettable part of Zelda. Shooting on location in Maine is discussed at length, supplemented by rare (and, in some case, never-before-seen) photos and footage from the set, in addition to revisiting the locations as they appear today. The film’s 1992 sequel goes unmentioned; it needn't be a major point, but its absence feels like an oversight considering Lambert returned to direct.

Originally released by Terror Films, Synapse Films is distributing the documentary on Blu-ray. Special features include two audio commentaries with Campopiano and White (one a traditional commentary, the other a podcast interview from Halloweekly), 18 minutes of deleted scenes, eight minutes alternate edits of existing scenes, an interview with Campopiano and White, a compilation of location photos, a poster art concept gallery, six minutes of VHS footage from the Pet Sematary set, a sizzle reel, and a trailer.

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary could have been a great special feature on a special edition Pet Sematary Blu-ray, but it's substantial enough to warrant its own release with extras. The production of Pet Sematary may not have been particularly eventful - by all accounts, things seem to have run pretty smoothly with little drama - but Unearthed & Untold provides an exhaustively thorough retrospective on the cult classic.

Unearthed & Untold: The Path to Pet Sematary is on Blu-ray now via Synapse Films.

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Volvo "The Ultimate Safety Test" from SMUGGLER on Vimeo.

Director: Ivan Zacharias Production Company: SMUGGLER EPs: Patrick Milling-Smith, Brain Carmody, Allison Kunzman Producer: Nick Landon Editorial House: Robota Editor: Filip Malasek Advertising Agency: Grey Global CCO: John Patroulis CCO EU & Creative Chairman UK: Javier Campopiano President/CCO UK: Laura Jordan Bambach Global ECD, Volvo: Emiliano Gonzalez De Pietri Creative Directors: Sam Haynes, John Gibson Copywriters: Sam Haynes, Javier Campopiano Art Director: John Gibson CSO: Raquel Chicourel Strategic Planners: Bhavin Pabari, Gilliam Caldwell-Dunn Chief Client Officer: Jeremy Pyne Business Director: Justine Johnson Account Director: Andy Wynn Account Manager: Cara Simcock Agency Senior Producer: Lindsay Moyes Agency Print Producer: Richard Ross Designer: Michael Stephens Social Media Agency: Wildfire Managing Director: Olivia Clarkson Creative Director: Vikesh Amey Bhatt Account Director: Charlotte Scott Strategy Director: Asad Shaykh

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Director: Ivan Zacharias Production Company: SMUGGLER EPs: Patrick Milling-Smith, Brain Carmody, Allison Kunzman Producer: Nick Landon Editorial House: Robota Editor: Filip Malasek Advertising Agency: Grey Global CCO: John Patroulis CCO EU & Creative Chairman UK: Javier Campopiano President/CCO UK: Laura Jordan Bambach Global ECD, Volvo: Emiliano Gonzalez De Pietri Creative Directors: Sam Haynes, John Gibson Copywriters: Sam Haynes, Javier Campopiano Art Director: John Gibson CSO: Raquel Chicourel Strategic Planners: Bhavin Pabari, Gilliam Caldwell-Dunn Chief Client Officer: Jeremy Pyne Business Director: Justine Johnson Account Director: Andy Wynn Account Manager: Cara Simcock Agency Senior Producer: Lindsay Moyes Agency Print Producer: Richard Ross Designer: Michael Stephens Social Media Agency: Wildfire Managing Director: Olivia Clarkson Creative Director: Vikesh Amey Bhatt Account Director: Charlotte Scott Strategy Director: Asad Shaykh

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Pennywise: The Story of IT - documentary, UK, 2018

Pennywise: The Story of IT – documentary, UK, 2018

Pennywise: The Story of IT is a 2018 British fan-funded documentary directed by Chris Griffiths from a script by John Campopiano (Unearthed and Untold: The Story of Pet Sematary) and Gary Smart about the making of the 1990 television mini-series IT.

The documentary contains over fifty interviews with the cast and crew of IT as well as over 700 never-before-seen photos from the production…

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Credits: @revistainsomniask Pennywise: The Story of IT El documental Pennywise - The Story of IT, de John Campopiano, se estrenará de 15 de octubre en el próximo Festival de Sitges. Se trata de un exhaustivo trabajo de investigación sobre la miniserie de 1990, en la misma línea de un documental anterior de Campopiano : Unearthed & Untold - The Path to the Pet Sematary. #stephenking #revistainsomnia #pennywise #IT #thestoryofit #documental #festivaldesitges #johncampopiano (em Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro) https://www.instagram.com/p/CWfBmdNs9NT/?utm_medium=tumblr